'Coming Home for Christmas' at Greys Court

Christmas wreath on door of the Greys Court mansion — Christmas wreath on the mansion door, Greys Court, Oxfordshire

This year our Christmas offer will be themed around ‘Coming home for Christmas’. With the house decorated, waymarked frosty walks to follow, and the bare beauty of the walled gardens in winter, join us for a festive day out at Greys Court.

Please note the house is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. 'Coming Home for Christmas' at Greys Court runs from 24 Nov - 5 Jan (site closed on 24 & 25 Dec)

Step into the house

We're celebrating a family Christmas on site this year, with warm lighting, Christmas dinner on the dining table and handmade decorations. With the scent of real fir trees filling the rooms and music playing throughout the house, we'll create a sense of nostalgia and evoke happy memories of Christmases spent with loved ones.

Close up of a Christmas cake in the kitchen pantry at Greys Court — Christmas cake in the Greys Court house

Candlelight Tours

Join us on one of our exclusive tours of the house, where you'll be able to experience the Christmas decorations by glowing light on selected evenings in December.

You can book tickets on the 'What's On' section of our website homepage or by calling the booking office on 0344 249 895.

Festive walks

Winter walks are a must at Greys Court, with beautiful views over the rolling Chiltern hills and acres of woodland to explore.

Parent and child exploring on a winters walk

Winter walks at Greys Court

This winter, come to Greys Court for a refreshing walk on the estate. With beautiful views across the Chiltern Hills, striking Beech Woods and charming walled gardens, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Explore the gardens

The gardens are a delight to explore in every season. Brace the cold this winter for a walk around our wintery gardens, and you’ll be sure to find peace and quiet in Lady Brunner’s haven of tranquillity.

Please note that the cherry garden will be closed for restoration works.

Frost and winter sunshine in the kitchen garden at Greys Court — Frosty kitchen garden at Greys Court, Oxfordshire

Signs of Christmas around the estate

Find beautiful handmade wreaths on the doors, decorations in the tea-room and a Christmas tree in the courtyard.

Head to the tea-room

After your walk, warm up with a hot drink from the Cowshed tea-room. The tea room will be serving festive treats, such as mince pies, and you may be able to have some lunch inspired by traditional Christmas ingredients, such as turkey and cranberry sandwiches.

Lady Brunner was an avid baker, and the team often use her recipes to inspire what's on offer in the tea-room, so you may be able to sample some of Lady Brunner's gingerbread on your visit.

Produce from the kitchen garden for the cowshed café

Eating at Greys Court

Our tea room is open and is serving hot and cold meals and drinks, sandwiches and light snacks. We will continue to maintain high standards of cleanliness and till and collection points will be screened. Hand sanitiser will be available should visitors wish to use it. Thank you for making this a safe experience for everyone.

Have a browse in the shop

Find Christmas cards, decorations, books, children's toys, jewellery and much more. There's something to suit everyone in our shop. What's even better, all your purchases will go towards helping us to look after Greys Court for future generations.