A Palace Visit with Santa
A Christmas story, a secret door and a fireside meeting with Santa in a 500-year-old palace!
Meet Santa where a princess once studied
More than 500 years ago, the young Princess Elizabeth spent her childhood at the Old Palace, receiving much of her education in its Upper Solar Room. This Christmas, that room has a very special visitor, and your family is invited to meet him.
The journey begins at our secret door. Step through into the Knot Garden and follow our storyteller along the fairy-lit Lime Walk, before heading into the Old Palace, where Santa is waiting by the fire.
Your ticket includes:
- A storytelling walk through the Knot Garden and along the fairy-lit Lime Walk
- A meeting with Santa in the Upper Solar Room of the Old Palace
- Time to take your own photos with Santa
- A small gift from Santa for every child
- Access to the Winter Woodland Walks
A story that leads you to Santa
Our children’s storyteller meets you in the Knot Garden. As you wind along the Lime Walk, children sing, act things out and look for clues. Something curious is going on at the Old Palace this year, and Santa might just need their help to put it right.
By the fireside with Santa
In the Upper Solar Room, children can share their Christmas wishes with Santa, take home a small gift from him, and pose for photos on your own camera or phone.
Recommended for children aged 3 and over.
Before your visit: Please arrive 15 minutes before your time slot. Part of the adventure is outdoors, so bring hats, scarves and sensible shoes.
Dates & times
- Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November
- Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December
- Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December
- Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th December
- Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd December
Location: The Old Palace
Time slots: Every 30 minutes, 10:30am – 5:00pm (last entry 5:00pm)
Limited availability: Santa’s diary is filling up fast, so book early.
Getting here
By train: Hatfield is just 26 minutes from London King’s Cross, and the station sits right opposite the Park.
By car: Enter via George’s Gate for the main visitor car park (AL9 5HX). Parking is free.
PRICES
Tickets & pricing
Book your tickets for A Palace Visit with Santa at Hatfield Park!
Make a day of it
After meeting Santa, take a frosty wander through the Park and Woodland Walks, pick up a gift or two in the Stable Yard shops, then warm up in the Coach House Kitchen.
How to find us
Hatfield Park is just 21 miles north of London on the eastern side of Hatfield.
DIRECTIONS
Where is Hatfield Park?
Our Address
Hatfield Park
Station Lodge, Hatfield, Hertfordshire,
AL9 5HX
Key travel information
Exit the A1(M) at junction 4 (after the Hatfield Tunnel if travelling from the South) and follow the brown leisure signs for Hatfield House via the A414 and A1000. For Sat Nav, please use AL9 5HX
