Christmas

Even though Christmas 2020 will be a little different for everyone, there are lots of festive things to see and do wherever you are

The Parterre Garden on a frosty January morning at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire — The Parterre Garden on a frosty morning at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire

Latest visiting update

We're open and safe for you to visit. Many of your local gardens, parks, coast and countryside places are open in England, and places in Wales are open for visitors who live in Wales. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays.

All houses in England remain closed. In line with Northern Ireland Executive legislation, houses, gardens and parks in Northern Ireland will close from 27 November to 11 December. Please always check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel.

More details on how to book >

North Front of Waddesdon Manor lit for Christmas, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire — Be dazzled by Christmas lights in the gardens

Christmas lights and winter illuminations

We are currently reviewing our winter lights offer with our partners in the light of the four-week lockdown restrictions. Watch this space to find out more.

See places decked out for Christmas

Give a gift

Children enjoying Christmas activities inside Attingham Park, Shropshire

Your Christmas gift guide

Searching for the perfect Christmas present but wanting to be more conscious of your impact on the planet? Take a look at our 2020 Christmas gift guide for a selection of thoughtful gifts that prioritise people and planet.

Couple walking next to Christmas lights at Trelissick

Gift membership

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? For a more unique way to celebrate the season, give someone special a whole year of discovery with a National Trust gift membership. Whether you're searching for a present for mum, dad, your grandparents or a friend who would just love to explore more places, a gift membership could make their year.

Magical times together

Visitors enjoying craft activities, including colouring and drawing

Peter Rabbit winter activities to do at home

Get stuck into a winter adventure with these Peter Rabbit™ activity packs for you to do at home. This winter, we'll be inviting you to take part in Peter Rabbit trails at lots of places we care for, but in the meantime, you can draw Squirrel Nutkin's home in the second activity pack.

Festive pork pies topped with apple, redcurrant and Stilton

Christmas recipes for you to try

Our delicious festive recipes will go down a storm at your Christmas party or Christmas lunch. From appetisers and sides to mouth-watering puddings, here are eleven recipes to inspire you.

Fountains Cottage in the snow, North Yorkshire

Festive breaks

We know Christmas may be a little different this year, which is why we want to help you have the best Christmas holiday possible. For a mini Christmas break or a New Year getaway, you won’t be short of unique places to choose from for your Christmas escape.

Find a festive break

Christmas decorations

Visitors make paper chains near the Christmas tree at Attingham Park

Christmas crafts how to guides

From paper chains and pine cones to scented orange slices, keep little fingers busy and learn how to make traditional decorations for a greener Christmas.

hanging metal Christmas figures including a reindeer, Santa and a snowman

Unique and unusual Christmas decoration ideas

Create some Christmas magic around your home with our unique range of Christmas decorations. From wreaths and garlands to ornaments, tree baubles and lights, fill your home with festive goodies that unwrap a story.

Festive plants

Five things you never knew about holly

From pagan roots to glittering decorations, discover the myths, magic and history of holly, one of the UK's favourite festive plants.

Mistletoe is traditionally harvested in early December, these freshly cut branches are from the orchard at Cotehele in Cornwall.

Merry berry: magical mistletoe