The space under our Chinese pavilions becomes the sweetest manger full of gentle animals, perhaps a sheep, a cow, a goat, even a rabbit, to be part of an animal selection any small child will love to see and pet.

The animals are those we identify as the manger’s occupants in the Christmas story. Our animal handlers will be there to assist the children enjoy the experience.

29th - 30th November and 6th - 7th December 2025
4 - 8pm
Garden closes at 9.00pm

Book tickets

Adult £25 / Child (3 to 15) £21

Includes the Carnival of Animals, Christmas Trail and The Manger Petting Zoo.

Food to go in the Orangery and Tea Rooms open.