Storytelling with Santa 2025
Join Santa at The National Wallace Monument for festive storytelling this December!
***Please note all dates & times are now sold out! Please email [email protected] to go on the waiting list for any cancellations.***
Join Santa as he tells a tale of a little girl who was afraid of the dark, her brother who was desperate to ruin Christmas, and a gift they will never forget!
Can a little girl overcome some big fears to meet the Caretaker with a truly magical gift this Christmas….
This December, visit The National Wallace Monument for the opportunity to meet Santa in The Keeper’s Lodge, as well as enjoying some Christmas tales and festive games. Tickets for storytelling with Santa are £5 per person. The ticket also includes entry to visit the Monument where children can learn more about William Wallace as they explore the exhibition galleries and enjoy panoramic views from The Crown.
The sessions must be booked online in advance. Spaces are limited. (SOLD OUT)
Event Information – all dates now sold out!!!
The storytelling sessions will take place inside The Keeper’s Lodge on;
- Saturday 6th December
- Sunday 7th December
- Saturday 13th December
- Sunday 14th December
- Saturday 20th December
- Sunday 21st December
The sessions are on each day at 11:00am, 11:35am, 12:10pm, 1:45pm, 2:20pm and 2:55pm.
Santa will greet the children and then tell them a short story. They will receive a goodie bag and have an opportunity to take a photo with Santa. The full session will last around 20 minutes.
Tickets for the event are £5 per person which also includes entry to visit the Monument. All those attending (including infants and adults) require a ticket. Children under 2 years’ do not require a ticket.
There will be up to 10 children and 6 adults joining each session. Seating is limited and adults may be required to stand. The sessions are recommended for children aged 2 – 11 years old.
If you decide to visit the Monument before or after the session, your storytelling ticket should be shown to a staff member at the front reception desk. They will then issue complimentary admission tickets to enter the Monument.
Getting Here
Attendees should arrive at The Keeper’s Lodge (located at the entrance level inside the Monument) at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the session. If you arrive after the storytelling has started, you might not be able to enter.
A complimentary shuttle bus service operates between the Car Park and the Monument or visitors can follow The Wallace Way, a series of woodcarvings on the main path to reach the tower. The pathway is steep and uneven in some areas.
The shuttle bus departs every 15 minutes from the Bus Stop in the Car Park, and the journey takes around 4 minutes to reach the tower. The shuttle bus is not in operation from 1:00pm until 1:30pm – and visitors should therefore allow around 15 minutes to walk up from the Car Park to the Monument during this time.
Please be aware that the shuttle bus provided is a free complimentary service and is not part of the ticket price. There may be instances when the shuttle bus will not operate due to circumstances beyond our control.
For more information about getting here, please visit the Directions section.
Accessibility
The Keeper’s Lodge is located at the entrance level inside the Monument. There is one single occupancy toilet. There are three shallow steps leading into the building and two more to enter or exit The Keeper’s Lodge. This event is regrettably unsuitable for wheelchair or pushchair/pram access.
For further information, please visit the Accessibility section.
Cancellation
If you are no longer able to attend, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing [email protected] or calling (01786) 472 140. Spaces are limited and we want as many children as possible to have the opportunity to join us.
Tickets cannot be refunded, exchanged, or replaced after purchase. The scheduled dates and times of all events are subject to change for operational reasons, or in the event of inclement weather.
If the event is cancelled, an announcement will be shared on the Monument’s website and social media channels. If you have any questions, please call (01786) 472 140 or email [email protected] before travelling to the Monument.
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