Celebrate Christmas at Anglesey Abbey
Come and experience an enchanting new Christmas at Anglesey Abbey. The house will be richly decorated for all to enjoy and the wider estate offers walks around the sensory winter garden, festive shopping and wintry adventures in the woodland play area. We look forward to welcoming you.
The SnowmanTM sculpture trail
Join us for an adventure this winter at Anglesey Abbey with The SnowmanTM trail from 8 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. Enjoy a magical, wintery day out with friends and family in search of the twelve giant sculptures, each painted with designs inspired by the English carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas.
The trail is inspired by Raymond Briggs’ heart-warming picture book, The Snowman. Each sculpture has been creatively painted by twelve national and international artists. Pick up a trail map from the visitor’s centre and embark on an enchanting adventure around the wintery gardens at Anglesey Abbey.
THE SNOWMAN™ © Snowman Enterprises Limited 2025
Meet Father Christmas
Look who's coming to town! Father Christmas will take up residence in the house again this December - stopping off at Anglesey Abbey to deliver presents before his busiest day of the year. Join Peppermint the Elf on a magical mini adventure and enjoy a cosy story time with Father Christmas in the grand Lower Gallery, surrounded by beautiful paintings and statues, all festively decorated for Christmas.
This charming group Santa experience invites families into a world of seasonal wonder and storytelling. Children will receive a gift and have the opportunity to take photos with Father Christmas at the end. Please note that normal admission to Anglesey Abbey applies and is not included in this ticket. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Tickets go live on Monday 1 September
The SnowmanTM story times
Come and listen to the story of The SnowmanTM being read in the beautifully decorated Library at Anglesey Abbey every Thursday morning from 20 November to 18 December at 10am before the house opens to visitors. A volunteer will read the festive story for children and families by the fireplace and Christmas tree.
Tickets cost £4 per child, which includes an accompanying adult. All funds raised through Christmas events at Anglesey Abbey help to care for this special place.
Tickets coming soon
Christmas in the house
From 17 November, the house at Anglesey Abbey will be beautifully decorated for the Christmas season, with traditional festive displays highlighting Lord Fairhaven’s vast and significant collection.
Step inside to discover a treasure-trove of history and admire the elegant Christmas decorations in each room. Children can also continue their journey with The SnowmanTM indoors by spotting The SnowmanTM models in each room, hidden among the decorations.
The house is open daily from 11am to 3.30pm (last entry at 3pm). Please note that the house will be fully closed from 1 to 16 November while the team packs down the Tailoring an Image exhibition and decorates the house for Christmas.
Winter walks and festive tunes
In the wider estate, visitors can explore the vibrant Winter Garden, listen to Christmassy tunes from local choirs and bands, indulge in some festive shopping and tuck into a Christmas dinner at Redwoods Restaurant.
Live Christmas music will be based in The Orchard on Saturday afternoons from 6 to 20 December. Keep an eye on this page for performance times.
Christmas opening times
The Anglesey Abbey gardens are open daily from 9.30am to 4pm (last entry 3pm) in the winter and the house is open from 11am to 3.30pm (last entry 3pm). Please note that Anglesey Abbey will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and open again on Boxing Day.
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