North West

Mother and daughter playing with a Christmas decoration — Take in the smell and sights of Christmas

A visitor browsing the gift shop for Christmas presents — Find a present with a difference

Friends enjoying a Christmas walk — Wrap up, grab a warm drink and have a festive wander

Adults enjoying Christmas carols — Enjoy Christmas carols and festive displays

Children enjoying hot chocolate drinks — Warm up with a hot chocolate and something tasty

Explore magnificent houses, mighty castles, stunning coastline and dramatic landscapes.

Places to visit

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Christmas days out in the North West

Experience traditions from the past at special places in the North West this Christmas. Step into rooms dressed the season with handmade decorations, tap your toes and sing along to carols, and get cosy in our tea-rooms with festive food and drink.

Step into Christmas across the North West

A selection of Christmas food and drink from the National Trust Online Shop — All of our delicious Christmas food and drink is made in the UK

Shopping in the North West

Enjoy festive surroundings and a more tranquil Christmas shopping experience at special places in the North West. Escape the crowds with weekday opening and make the most of your visit with Christmas events and cosy tearooms.

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Festive family days

A child in front of a Christmas tree at Speke Hall, Liverpool

Christmas family days out in the North West

Start a new family tradition at special places in the North West this Christmas.

Father Christmas meets little girl at Lyme, Cheshire

Meet Father Christmas in the North West

Father Christmas is coming to the North West – and he's going to be busy! Don't miss out on your chance to meet the man himself this Christmas.

A group of adults enjoying the Christmas lights at Dunham Massey — Festive fun at Dunham Massey with family and friends

What's on in the North West

From temporary exhibitions and guided tours, to seasonal events and workshops, there's always something new to discover at special places in the North West.

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A member of staff demonstrating one of the machines — Helmshore Mills Textile Museum

Finding a future for Lancashire’s historic mills

Lancashire’s crucial role in helping to define Britain’s industrial revolution is captured by two unique textile mills – amazing places that have an uncertain future. Find out how the National Trust is working with partners to to help find a future for Queen Street and Helmshore Mills.

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