Winter holidays
Whether you'd like to gather in a large farmhouse, be tucked away in a remote cottage or pitch your caravan at an all-year site, we have a great choice of places for your winter break.
Stays near winter lights
This winter, book a stay near a spectacular light show or twinkling trail at one of the houses or gardens in our care.
Guests have free entry to National Trust places to visit, but there are usually additional charges for trails and events. Be sure to book your tickets in advance. Details of more winter events will be confirmed in the next few months, so keep checking back to find out more.
Stay at Belton
Explore a glowing winter wonderland, created by award-winning light trail producers.
No. 1 Belton
A pretty cottage with Belton Estate on the doorstep.
Belton Estate
Exploration and relaxation for the whole family
Christmas at Belton
Christmas at Belton returns for 2026 with a brand-new light trail, stunning installations, and all the festive magic you love.
Stay by Dunham Massey
From a sweeping sea of light to memorable selfie worthy moments, Christmas at Dunham Massey transforms the historic house and garden into a glowing landscape of colour, fire and festivity.
Hempfield Stables
A 19th-century stable by the canal path with the Dunham Massey estate nearby.
Village Farmhouse
A generous farmhouse in the countryside near Manchester, just a short walk from Dunham Massey’s Georgian house, gardens and deer park.
Dunham Massey
A garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories.
Christmas at Dunham Massey
Step into a world of festive magic at Christmas at Dunham Massey. Make everlasting memories in the gardens as they're transformed into a glowing winter wonderland after-dark.
Stay near Sizergh
Experience an enchanting trail of light and sound installations around Sizergh's grounds. Designed by local artists, this year's outdoor trail is our most immersive yet.
Holeslack Cottage
A rustic, light-filled farm cottage on the Sizergh estate
Holeslack Farmhouse
Contemporary and rustic combine in this Grade II listed farmhouse on the Sizergh estate.
Sizergh
Beautiful medieval house with rich gardens and estate
Winter at Sizergh
This Christmas, there’s winter wonder for the whole family at Sizergh, near Kendal, on the edge of the Lake District. Find out more and book your tickets.
Stay at Stourhead
Marvel at awe-inspiring installations that include a playful “Sea of Light”, a mesmerising “Fire Garden” for a moment of reflection and the much loved “Winter Cathedral” returning for that extra special selfie moment.
89 Church Lawn
Sitting at the entrance to Stourhead, this cottage has a world-famous garden on the doorstep.
Stourhead
Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden
Christmas at Stourhead
Plan the perfect Christmas with family and friends! Christmas at Stourhead returns with a brand-new light trail, stunning installations and all the festive magic you love.
More events and stays for winter
Stays near festive experiences
Stay near historic houses decorated for Christmas for family trails, performances and festive shopping.
Christmas lights and winter illuminations
See your favourite places lit up with colour by visiting the best Christmas 2026 light trails and displays near you.
Christmas
Whether you want to make your own Christmas wreath, visit Father Christmas or enjoy winter illuminations at a historic location, we've plenty of festive events and things to do at the places in our care. Plan ahead for a festive day out this year.
Best places to spot winter wildlife
From seal pups in Norfolk to Devon's Dartmoor ponies, there are plenty of animals to see in winter. Get outdoors and discover the best places for winter wildlife watching.
