Christmas at Gibside

Family running through a tunnel of twinkling lights — Run through a tunnel of twinkling lights at Gibside

Light up the dark winter nights with a festive after-hours experience at Gibside and be amazed by a new, Christmas themed illuminated trail this December.

Admire the splendour of the Georgian landscape garden as you wander through twinkling lights.

A multi-coloured tree of light lit up from the roots to the branches

Book tickets now

Have your very merriest Christmas on an illuminated trail. Book your tickets early for Christmas at Gibside to avoid disappointment, because capacity is limited.

From 26 November 2021 to 2 January 2022

Join with family and friends to immerse yourself in shimmering effects.

Look forward to some together time as you discover sparkling tunnels of light, walk under giant baubles and beneath trees drenched in jewel-like colour. For a moment of reflection pause at mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden, gaze at the specially chosen illuminations and don’t forget to glimpse Father Christmas along the way.

Have yourself a holly, jolly Christmas and complete your walk under the stars with a *spiced winter warmer, *hot chocolate or *toasted marshmallows shared with someone special.

A silhouette of a couple in front of lime green laser beams

National Trust members

National Trust members receive free car parking for Christmas at Gibside. You must select this at the time of booking and member parking will be validated on the evening of your visit by checking your membership card.

Giant glowing stars wrapped around trees in the forest

Non National Trust members

We advise non-members to book their parking when purchasing tickets to guarantee a space. Find out more about joining the National Trust here.