The Nativity Journey

2025

Experience the Christmas story

Discover the true meaning of Christmas with an unforgettable event for all the family. It’s a Nativity like no other, placing you in the middle of an immersive theatre experience.

Stand with the shepherds, walk with Mary, Joseph and the donkey, journey with Roman soldiers and enter the stable to watch the miracle unfold.

It’s the perfect festive event for kids, parents and grandparents.

“A refreshing antidote to the rampant glitz” 

The Guardian

“An absorbing and delightful reminder of what Christmas is really all about” 

Surrey Life

“A powerful, unreconstructed telling of the Christmas story” 

The Times

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our play is suitable for all ages, which makes it the perfect family Christmas event. Due to the realistic nature of some scenes, we recommend parental guidance for those under 5 years old.

  • Yes – book a family ticket and save 20% on the price of individual tickets.

  • It’s so much more! There are parts that feel like traditional theatre, but it’s also an immersive, interactive experience where you’ll very much feel part of the production. That’s what makes it so special.

  • Some scenes are performed outside Holly Barn Theatre and the weather can be unpredictable so it is best to wear something warm. Your visit includes a 10 minute walk up a steep hill so we advise wearing shoes that can handle a bit of mud just in case!

  • Afternoon performances begin at 14:00 and end at 15:30. Evening performances begin at 17:00 and end at 18:30. Each performance lasts approximately 90 minutes. We recommend you arrive with plenty of time before the performance begins.

  • Yes there is free parking onsite. There is also limited disabled parking available for those who need it most next to Holly Barn Theatre but those parking there will miss the first scene. This must be pre-booked by emailing admin@wintershall.org.uk.

  • Please visit our ‘Contact Us‘ page for directions.

"Whatever your faith, or lack of it, it’s a moving narrative"
The Guardian
"The best advent experience in the UK"
Audience Member
"It now feels like Christmas"
Audience Member
"The wonder of the Nativity came across so strongly"
Audience member
"A night we will never forget"
Audience member

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