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. There's plenty to experience from mid November to early January.
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, detached cottage in Belton village, with the whole of the majestic Belton estate on your doorstep waiting to be explored.
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Christmas at Belton
Christmas at Belton returns for 2025 with a brand-new light trail, stunning installations, and all the festive magic you love.
Stay at Blickling
As darkness falls, the gardens of Blickling Estate come alive with light and wonder. There are seven cottages on the Blickling Estate - Blickling Tower, Bureside, Meadowside, Mill Farm Barn, 4 Park Gates, Blacksmith's Cottage and Blickling Dairy House.
Blickling Tower
Take the spiral staircase to the roof terrace of this quirky race stand for expansive views across the Blickling Estate.
Blacksmith's Cottage
A traditional thatched cottage set on the Blickling estate, just minutes from lakeside walks.
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Blickling Estate
One day is never enough. Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone.
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Christmas at Blickling Estate
Step into Christmas at Blickling Estate. See inside the decorated House and visit in the evening to see the festive Garden of Lights at one of Norfolk's most special places.
Stay by Dunham Massey
Discover bright beams play among ancient trees, dancing lights on the moat and colourful creations along the estate's winding paths.
Hempfield Stables
This 19th-century stable has modern rooms tucked into the original rustic spaces. It's by the canal path and has 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.
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Dunham Massey
A garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories.
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Christmas at Dunham Massey
The festive light trail at Dunham Massey features beautiful walk-through light installations, joyful Christmas music, and seasonal food and drink. Ideal for all ages and abilities, this iconic trail is the perfect place to share special moments with those you love.
Stay near Sizergh
Follow a nature-themed trail of lights through the woodland at Sizergh after dark. The light-and-sound installations will include magical animations of deer, glowing pond lilies and lamps shaped like creatures and plants.
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.
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Winter at Sizergh
There’s winter wonder for the whole family at the gateway to the Lake District this year. From 21 November - 24 December, make memories with loved ones at Sizergh. Tickets will be live in July.
Stay at Stourhead
Follow the Christmas trail at Stourhead to find a blaze of light stretching across the lake, huge illuminated feathers floating in the night sky, sparkling tunnels of light and a glimpse of Father Christmas along the way.
89 Church Lawn
Sitting at the entrance to Stourhead, this secluded cottage has a world-famous garden on the doorstep.
Stourhead Estate Motorhome Site
A tranquil site on the expansive Stourhead estate, with its world-famous garden, Palladian house and acres of countryside walks.
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Christmas at Stourhead
A million twinkling lights are set to bring the garden to life as the Christmas at Stourhead illuminated trail returns in 2025.
More events and stays for winter
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Christmas lights and winter illuminations
See your favourite places lit up with Christmas colour by visiting the best winter light trails and displays near you. Christmas 2025 events coming soon.
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.
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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.