Tinsel and Tweed at Anglesey Abbey

The dining table set for Christmas at Anglesey Abbey

Come and join us as we create Christmas in the country; inspired by the life of Lord Fairhaven and his staff in the 1960s. Back for its second year 'Tinsel and Tweed' will give you an opportunity to kick start your festive season. Find out more about the event and how to book tickets.

22 November - 2 January 

9.30am - 4pm (last entry to the estate at 3pm)

Book 'Tinsel and Tweed' tickets

Christmas bauble on a tree

Book your entry to the house between 22 Nov - 12 Dec 

If you would like to visit the decorated house during our 'Tinsel and Tweed' event, you'll need to pre-book your tickets. If you do not book, you will be able to visit the gardens, but not the house.

Christmas lights at Blickling Estate, Norfolk

Book your entry to the house between 13 Dec - 2 Jan 

If you would like to visit the decorated house during our 'Tinsel and Tweed' event, you'll need to pre-book your tickets. If you do not book, you will be able to visit the gardens, but not the house.

A decorated house

10am - 3pm (last entry to the house at 2pm) 

The ground floor of the house will be fully dressed for Christmas. Don't miss the showstopper tree in the Tapestry Hall, a perfect spot to stop and take photos! The dining table will be dressed with foliage and food, and the domestic wing will give a sense of everyone getting ready for Christmas. There will also be an opportunity for you to help us by creating and adding to the decorations in some areas.

Changing places toilet with wheelchair access

Mobiloo at Tinsel and Tweed 

We're extremely excited to announce that Mobiloo will be joining us onsite for 2 and 18 December 2021. With an accessible toilet, adult sized changing bench, hoist and a member of the Mobiloo team on hand to support you. If you need to use the hoist, please bring your own sling with you.

Christmas shopping & eating

Anglesey abbey gingerbread hot chocolate

Festive fare 

Redwoods Restaurant will be open daily, serving hot drinks from festive coffees to warming hot chocolates. Pick up a bite to eat from our seasonal menu, or treat yourself to a slice of cake to round off your yuletide visit to Anglesey Abbey.

Explore our range of unique Christmas gifts at the National Trust shop.

A spot of shopping 

From locally made jewellery and homeware, to scrumptious gifts or cookbooks for foodies and winter inspired plants, there's something for everyone. Start your Christmas shopping in the knowledge that every purchase helps us to look after this special place.

Percy the Park Keeper

Percy the Park Keeper | 4 Dec - 3 Jan 

This winter, treat your little ones to a world of adventures at Anglesey Abbey on the Percy the Park Keeper's winter wander trail. Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping hand. £2 per trail (normal admission applies).

Members of the City of Cambridge Brass Band

Christmas music at weekends

If you're joining us at the weekends, get in the festive mood with music from Sing! Choirs (27 November and 11 December, 11am - 1.30pm) and the City of Cambridge Brass Band (5, 18 and 19 December, 10am - 1.30pm).

hot chocolate at Box Hill

Caffe Mobile treats 

We're looking forward to welcoming Caffe Mobile every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Tinsel and Tweed. They'll be serving a range of Fairtrade coffees, tea, hot chocolate and homemade cakes, lovingly made by Caitlin, from The Little Bakery.