Meet Victorian Father Christmas (Dickensian grotto with traditional toys)

Name: Meet Victorian Father Christmas (Dickensian grotto with traditional toys)
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-11-29
Location: Grosvenor Museum

28–29 Nov 2026Sat 28 Nov 10.30am–4pm; Sun 29 Nov 1–3.30pm; timed slots
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Grosvenor Museum, ChesterAbout 50 min drive from Timperley
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£10–25£10 per child incl. present; accompanying adults free
Good for most agesIndoors
On salePre-book to guarantee a timeslot; 01244 972197
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Meet Victorian Father Christmas is on at Grosvenor Museum, Chester from 28 November to 29 November. It's about 50 minutes' drive from Timperley. Prices: £10 per child incl. present; accompanying adults free. You need to book ahead. It suits most ages, and it's indoors, so it works whatever the weather.

Good to know about Grosvenor Museum

Parking: Little Roodee car park on Castle Drive is a 5-minute walk; Chester station is 20 minutes on foot.
Buggies: Step-free on the ground floor only; there is no lift to the upper galleries.
Toilets: Accessible toilet on the ground floor.

From grosvenormuseum.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk, checked Mon 19 Oct 2026. Check before you travel.

Last checked Sun 18 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: events.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk. Report a problem

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