If your children are on the nice list (of course they are – it’s Christmas!), why not treat them to a visit to Father Christmas at Castle Howard? The pre-booked Father Christmas events may be sold out, but there’s no need to miss out as there’s no need to book for the Courtyard Grotto (30th November – 22nd December), just book a timed slot when you arrive at the ticket office. Selected dates in November and December