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A Christmas Wish

Dates:
23 November - 5 January 2025

Address:

Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson, Portsmouth, PO17 6AN
Christmas Wish

About A Christmas Wish

Discover the magic of Christmas and join Santa's elves on a festive adventure at Fort Nelson.


Take a leisurely stroll around an authentically restored Victorian fort and soak up the festive atmosphere. The Fort will be beautifully decorated with trees and wreaths, with delightful surprises around every corner.  There are twelve special installations featuring the magic of Santa and his elves and the joy of Christmas wishes.

Younger visitors can train to be an elf and get hands-on with with games and workshop tasks - sorting presents, preparing reindeer food, plus lots of other magical activities. A special free trail, full of puzzles and poems will keep everyone entertained.

A Christmas Wish will run from Saturday November 23 to Sunday January 5 - Tuesday to Sunday, with late evening sessions on Thursday and Fridays before Christmas.


Tickets: Visitors will need to book their free tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment

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