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Important message for this weekend: All visitors must prebook

The Gift Fair is taking place this weekend from Fri 5 – Sun 7 Dec.

  • To manage capacity, all visitors, including members and those who are not coming to the fair itself, are required to prebook

  • If you would like to visit The Gift Fair (visitors and members) tickets can be booked here, including gallery upgrades to see the exhibitions and grounds as well as the fair (members do not need to purchase upgrade)

  • If you are just wishing to visit the grounds and exhibitions please buy general admission tickets

Whilst the fair is on, our ground floor galleries, which includes our Naples, Northern European, Portraits and Miniatures, and The Women’s Library, as well as the Modern Masterpieces display, will be open for the fair only.
The Shelter of Stories, Commodities, Chinese and Folk Art collections, and the parkland are still available to visit.

We recommend car sharing where possible to help with the capacity of the car park.

Family Activities

Christmas Tales with Jason Buck

Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 December 2025

Step into a world of wintry magic and adventure with award-winning storyteller Jason Buck.

In these live and dynamic storytelling sessions, and for the first time at Compton Verney, Jason will tell a handful of stories, performing a host of characters.

Tales of heroics, mythical beasts and festive fools will spark the imagination and raise a few laughs along the way.

Gather in the decorated Adam Hall to pause, listen and be transported.

Each 30 minute session is packed with humour, drama and wonder – short enough to hold attention, long enough to feel you’ve been on a surprising journey…

Perfect for a family day out this midwinter.

Prices and Information

Saturday 20 December
10.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm

Sunday 21 December
11.30am, 2.30pm

£10 per child
One adult free per booking, additional adults £5 each
Babies in arms (pre-walking) free
All adults will need a valid day ticket or membership

Recommended for ages 7+

Limited capacity, pre-booking advised.