Christmas at Cragside

A young girl admiring the decorations in the House

Make memories this December and enjoy a festive day out with all the family. The House has decked the halls and trimmed the trees, you can join Percy the Park Keeper on some winter adventures and discover a new corner of Cragside on a winter walk in the woods.

The Cragside Christmas tree trimmed for Christmas and a presentation of dinner in the Dining Room at the House.
Cragside   Northumberland

How the Victorians made Christmas

Opening Saturday 11 December, 11am

The House presents how the Victorians made Christmas. The Armstrongs lived in an age of innovation, and the celebration of Christmas was no exception. Decking the halls, trimming the trees, giving wrapped presents to loved ones, and singing carols were all made fashionable by the Victorians. As you journey through the House, experience the ground floor rooms dressed to impress, each inspired by a joyful Christmas song.

Ground floor only. Starting Saturday 11 December on selected dates.

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Visiting with the kids

Two girls following a map as part of the Easter trail.

Join the Easter trail at Cragside, Saturday 9 - Sunday 24 April 

Get ready, steady...hop! The kids can explore nature all around them on the Easter egg trail at Cragside. Using a map as a guide, they can hunt for different activity stations as they journey around the lake. There's lots to discover and do. Build a birds nest, spin the wheel of nature, go bee spotting and create a weather forecast. Once all 10 activities are complete, the children can pick up their chocolate Easter egg. Activity sheets are available from the visitor centre between 10.30am and 3.30pm. £3 per child.

A girl climbing the spiders-web climbing equipment

Cragside family fun 

Pull on your wellies and wooly hats and join us for a day of exploring at Cragside with the kids. There's lots to climb on at the newly extended play area. Take the kids on an adventure through the labyrinth to discover the wizard and Nelly's Den and get closer to nature using the 50 things list.

Walking and wildlife

A family walking through the woodland

Explore Cragside on a winter walk 

Blow off the cobwebs this winter and enjoy a refreshing walk at Cragside. Feel the cool winter air on your cheeks as you wander along the paths between towering trees and along the banks of sparkling frost-covered lakes. Discover somewhere new on a waymarked walk. Choose where to go next at the Explore Cragside room at the visitor centre.

A Roe Deer in the woodland

Winter wildlife at Cragside 

As the leaves have fallen from the trees and the shrubs are bare for the winter, now is a great time to spot some of the resident wildlife on the estate. Keep a look out for red squirrels, roe deer and the migrating whooper swans on your visit this season. What will you spot on your next visit?

Eat, shop and be merry!

A visitor browsing the shelves in the shop

Christmas shopping

If you're looking for a special Christmas gift for a loved one, or souvenir to take home for yourself, make sure you stop by the shop at the visitor centre. The shelves are filled with cosy blankets, luxurious scarves, sweet smelling candles, jewellery, home accessories, festive treats, toys and games for the kids, and books for all ages. The team are on hand to help you find the perfect gift too. The shop is open Sat 11 and Sun 12 Dec, Sat 18 until Mon 3 Jan (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).

Christmas Mince Pies

Break up your exploring with a bite at the tea rooms

Stop by the tea rooms for a festive fuel up. Indulge in Christmas Afternoon Tea with friends and family, pick up and sandwich and choose a sweet treat from the bakes and cakes. You can even warm up with a tasty hot drink. Give your coffee a twist with a splash of gingerbread, hazelnut or cinnamon syrup. The tea rooms is open daily between 11am-3pm.