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Father Christmas at the Eden Project
The Eden Project · Par, Cornwall · 21st November to 24th December 2026
About this event
Father Christmas at Eden runs at the Eden Project at Bodelva, near Par in Cornwall, on 21 and 22 and 28 and 29 November, then 4 to 6, 11 to 13 and 17 to 24 December 2026. It sits inside Eden's wider Christmas programme, which runs on selected dates from 20 November 2026 to 2 January 2027. Session times are shown in the booking calendar.
The visit is a theatrical experience with Father Christmas and his elves, including a new show for this year, and lasts around 45 minutes. Every child is given a special keepsake. Afterwards there is a marshmallow at the winter fire pit, and each ticket holder gets one free ride on the carousel, which has height restrictions and may close in bad weather.
Relaxed sessions on 21 and 29 November and 5, 11, 17 and 21 December are designed for people with autism, sensory or communication needs, with fewer people and more time to explore. Children must be accompanied, with no more than four children per adult.
The Father Christmas ticket is charged on top of Eden admission, so everyone also needs a valid way in, such as an Annual Pass, Locals' Pass or Membership. Pass holders are asked to pre book an Eden entry slot at least 30 minutes before their Father Christmas session. Eden says tickets sell out quickly.
A theatre show, not just a grotto
Father Christmas at Eden is a theatrical experience with Father Christmas and his elves, including a new show for this year, lasting around 45 minutes. Every child goes home with a special keepsake from the visit.
Fire pit marshmallows and a carousel
After the show there is a marshmallow at the winter fire pit, and every ticket holder gets one free ride on the carousel. The carousel has height restrictions and may close in bad weather, so it is worth checking on the day.
Six relaxed sessions
Eden runs relaxed sessions on 21 and 29 November and 5, 11, 17 and 21 December for people with autism, sensory or communication needs. They have fewer people and more time to explore, at the same £16 price.
Plan your visit
Dates and times
21st November to 24th December 2026
21 and 22, 28 and 29 November 2026
4 to 6, 11 to 13, and 17 to 24 December 2026
Relaxed sessions 21 and 29 November, 5, 11, 17 and 21 December
The show lasts around 45 minutes
Session times are shown in the booking calendarAges
All Ages
Getting there
By Car:
The Eden Project Cornwall has FREE PARKING - whoop! There are lots of car park spaces to choose from and visitors are welcome to park their motorhomes or campervans in the car park too. Large vehicles can be accommodated in the coach car park if need be. The best postcode to use for your Sat nav is PL24 2SG. You cannot park overnight.
There are also three fast electric vehicle charging points (7.2kW) in the Banana car park, which are free of charge for visitors to use and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
By Bus:
For bus services, the No.27 bus arrives directly at the Eden Project, find more info here.
By Train:
If you are travelling via train you'll be glad to know the Eden Project is just a few miles from St Austell train station - this is on the main line from London Paddington. You can also catch the train to Luxulyan, Bugle or Par, for a more scenic journey or to continue your trip on foot or bike.
VIP Pass
Members save at selected Christmas days out
Frequently Asked Questions
Most asked questions relating to Christmas.
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