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Christmas decorations and fireplace in the Volury at Ham House and Garden, Surrey with a view to the garden beyond and a Christmas tree in the foreground
Christmas decorations in the Volury at Ham House and Garden, Surrey | © National Trust Images/Chris Davies

Christmas in London

Sparkly season is here! Enjoy a family day out to National Trust places across London this Christmas.

Planning ahead for Christmas

Christmas at Ham House and Garden 

Enjoy the festive season at Ham House and Garden from 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. For Christmas 2026, we invite you to The Robin's Tale, inspired by a newly conserved lacquer screen. Follow our jolly robin as he flies from room to room on as adventure to reunite the phoenix with her tail, and discover stunning decorations along the way. Plus, family activities, Christmas shopping and more!

Christmas paper robin at Ham House, London

Christmas at Morden Hall Park 

Come for Christmas shopping in Morden Hall Park's Garden Centre or second hand bookshop, get your Christmas tree and visit for wintery walks in the park and cosy treats in the Potting Shed Café. In the Garden Centre, you’ll find UK-grown trees, sustainable decorations and thoughtful gifts for all ages. Browse seasonal homeware, books, pet accessories and locally-sourced treats — perfect for stocking fillers or something special.

Detail of satsumas and cinnamon sticks on a Christmas wreath

Walking in London 

Wrap up warm and step outside for a festive walk with the whole family. Just the thing to blow away the cobwebs during the rush of Christmas. Choose from short level routes, or longer more adventurous walks.

Sunset over the meadows at Runnymede during winter

Winter crafts and recipes

Make a gingerbread house 

Fancy making your own gingerbread house? With our simple biscuit recipe and video, and your choice of design, you can't go wrong with this classic tasty treat.

End view of a gingerbread house, with an open door and white icing on the roof and around the doors and windows to look like snow

Mince pie brownies 

A festive twist on a classic brownie, these indulgent mince pie brownies make for a great dessert and are a great way to use up any leftover mince pies.

A stack of mince pie brownies on a cooling rack

How to make a bird feeder 

If you’d like to see more birds in your outdoor space, discover how you can make a simple bird feeder with just a few items and ingredients.

Making a pinecone bird feeder
The Cherry Garden showing frosty lavender in winter with Ham House and a blue sky in the background

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