OCP Christmas Party

Stories with Santa: Christmas at Oxford Castle

  • 5th - 23rd Dec 2026
  • 10am - 5pm
  • 1 Child + 1 Adult: £16.00 | 2 Children + 2 Adults: £32
  • Additional Child: £12.00 | Additional Adult: £4
  • Suitable ages: 3+
  • Event duration: 1 hour approx

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A Magical Christmas Storytelling Experience with Santa at Oxford Castle Prison

Step into the atmospheric crypt at Oxford Castle Prison for a magical Christmas experience the whole family will remember. Join Mrs Claus for festive storytelling, get creative with Christmas crafts, make a wish at our wishing tree and write a special letter to Santa before meeting Santa himself.

Perfect for families with children aged 3 and over looking for Christmas activities in Oxford, this unique festive event combines Christmas magic with the history and atmosphere of one of Oxford's most memorable heritage settings.

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About Stories with Santa

Held in the atmospheric crypt at Oxford Castle Prison, Stories with Santa gives children and families visiting Oxford at Christmas a story-led festive experience that is different from a standard Santa visit.

Prepare for some Christmas story magic with Mrs Claus, followed by festive activities designed to get children into the Christmas spirit. Children can make their own Christmas decoration, write a special letter to Santa and add their Christmas wish to the wishing tree.

Once the festive activities are complete, children will have the opportunity to meet Santa, share their Christmas wishes and receive a small gift to take home.

Stories and Santa brings together the traditional magic of Christmas with the character of a historic heritage site in Oxford.

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Guided Tour

What to Expect

  • Christmas storytelling with Mrs Claus in the atmospheric crypt

  • Festive Christmas craft activity

  • Write a letter to Santa 

  • Make a wish at the Christmas wishing tree

  • Meet and greet with Santa

  • A small festive gift for each child

  • A memorable family-friendly Christmas experience in Oxford

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Plan Your Visit

  • Where: Oxford Castle Prison. See How To Find Us here.

  • When: 5th to 23rd December 2026

  • Duration: The experience lasts for approximately 1 hour.

  • Booking Advice: Pre‑booking is recommended to secure your preferred time and save on admission.

  • Best for: Families with young children, whether you live in Oxford or are visiting at Christmas.

  • Accessibility: As a historic building, there are uneven floors and steep steps; alternative viewing options are available. Please visit our accessibility page for more information. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Stories with Santa at Oxford Castle Prison includes Christmas storytelling with Mrs Claus, followed by festive activities and an opportunity to meet Santa.

You can meet Santa at Oxford Castle Prison as part of the Stories with Santa Christmas experience. Children will have the opportunity to meet and share their Christmas wishes with Santa and receive a small gift to take home.

Stories with Santa at Oxford Castle offers a range of festive activities for children, including Christmas storytelling with Mrs Claus, making a Christmas decoration, writing a letter to Santa and adding a wish to the Christmas wishing tree.

Yes. Stories with Santa is designed as a family Christmas experience in Oxford, with activities created for children to enjoy alongside their families in a historic and atmospheric setting.

No. The event is a separate ticketed activity and does not include the guided tour, access to the mound or St George’s Tower. 

Stories with Santa is suitable for children aged 3 and over, accompanied by an adult.

Yes. All children must attend with an adult aged 18 or above.

Yes. Each booking includes 1 child + 1 adult for £16. Additional children are £12 each, and additional adults are £4 each.

Before your tour, arrive about 10 minutes early, check your confirmation email for booking details, and note that there's no on‑site car parking available, so you’ll need to use nearby city or park & ride parking. Please visit our Know Before You Go page for full details.

The Stories with Santa experience lasts approximately 1 hour, including the Christmas storytelling, festive activities and Santa experience.

Prams & pushchairs do not fit through all our doors, so they need to be left in the reception area where they will be looked after by a member of the team.

Due to the historic nature of the site, not all areas are accessible, so please read our accessibility page before booking.

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