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Come and meet Father Christmas and enjoy other festive family activities in the historic setting of Prittlewell Priory!

Father Christmas will be visiting the priory again this year, bringing seasons greetings, holiday cheer and of course, plenty of presents! Children can come along and see him in the refectory for a meet, greet and small gift, before completing our festive activity trail, creative Christmassy crafts, storytelling sessions and new for this year, make a wish upon a star to add to our festive display.

Accompanying adults and under 3's attend for free.

Prebooking is essential for this event, tickets sell fast so don't miss out!

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Ticket	£16.00 per ticket

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Father Christmas at Prittlewell Priory

Type:Children's Activity Event

Prittlewell Priory, Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 6NB

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Opening Times

Season (12 Dec 2026)
Day	Times
Saturday	11:00	- 16:00

Season (13 Dec 2026)
Day	Times
Sunday	11:00	- 16:00

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