The immersive festive experience will take you on a theatrical adventure to meet Father Christmas
Step into the season at Eltham Palace as The Spirit of Christmas promises to take families on a theatrical adventure through the former royal residence.
You are invited to join in an interactive one-hour journey through the grand rooms of the English Heritage property, once a royal medieval and Tudor residence and childhood home to King Henry VIII, and later a 1930s millionaire mansion owned by Stephen and Virginia Courtauld.
Guests will be joined by whimsical characters who will guide children of all ages through the palace’s halls, telling the tale of how the true meaning of Christmas has been lost.
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Expect plenty of photo opportunities as the cast leads you to an encounter with Father Christmas, who will gift children with an ethically sourced present as a reward for saving the festive season.
The Spirit of Christmas will run every weekend to Sunday 22 December, with relaxed sessions available on selected dates. It is the latest project from Sneaky Experience.
Julia Benfield, founder of Sneaky Experience, said: “This year, we’re excited to bring something really special to the Royal Borough of Greenwich with our immersive Christmas event at Eltham Palace.
“The Spirit of Christmas captures Sneaky Experience’s offering with exquisite costumes, beautiful character creations and immersive environments, plus the opportunity for our audiences to become part of the story, guided by our professional cast of actors.”
Martin Coat, Sneaky Experience’s creative director, added: “Being part of the Sneaky Experience creative team is like having the keys to a magical toy box, creating wonderful worlds for our audiences to get lost in.
“Watching the reactions of our visitors’ faces makes me wish I was seeing it all for the first time, too. It’s a truly engaging and exciting journey to be part of for all ages.”
Christina Pascoe, national venue hire manager at English Heritage, added: “There’s something extra special about hosting Christmas within such a grand setting, especially with our rich history of royal festive feasts and opulent parties.
“The Spirit of Christmas will complement the eccentricity and extravagance of Eltham Palace to a tee and will be a real treat for our visitors.”
Dates: Every weekend to Sunday 22 December 2024
Tickets: Children (2-15 years) from £30, adults (16+) from £25, under 1s free
sneakyexperience.co.uk/events/the-spirit-of-christmas-eltham-palace
