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Christmas in and around Somerset
For Christmas 2023 make new memories and surround yourself with Christmas traditions as you explore the magnificent houses, castle and gardens in and around Somerset. Plan your 2023 festive days out and discover lots of things to see and do with all the family. Please check back nearer the time to find out plans for Christmas 2024.
Top Christmas days out in Somerset
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Christmas at Barrington Court
We invite you to join us for festive fun at Barrington Court this Christmas. Enjoy the new Christmas trail, self-led crafts and seasonal story telling in the farm buildings.
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Christmas at Dunster
Explore the seasonally decorated rooms at Dunster Castle this Christmas, stock up on gifts for your loved ones from the Stables Shop and take in the winter views from the garden. The castle and gardens are open 10am-4pm at weekends throughout December and daily 16 December-1 January. The Stables Shop, Watermill Tearoom, parkland and car park open daily.
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Festive fun at Montacute House Christmas 2024
Christmas 2023 was all about reindeers and traditional festive fun at Montacute House. Hidden around the house and garden children of all ages could discover nine specially designed reindeer – each unique and a larger-than-life character. Please check back on our website in Autumn 2024 for more details of our Christmas event.
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Christmas at Prior Park
The Christmas themed advent trail is once again returning to the garden for 2023, along with bigger and better Christmas decorations. Explore the garden and find the 24 doors, open the doors to reveal festive scenes and riddles.
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Christmas 2023 at Tyntesfield
Take a step back in time and immerse yourself in a Very Victorian Christmas. Follow the family reindeer trail, try your hand at craft workshops, experience a festive horse and carriage ride and soak in the Christmas spirit with festive decorations in Tyntesfield House and across Tyntesfield Estate.
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Christmas lights at Stourhead
A million twinkling lights are set to bring the garden to life as the Christmas at Stourhead illuminated trail returns in 2024.
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Festive fun at Stourhead
Get ready for a season of festive joy at Stourhead, with a schedule of wonderful activities and a beautifully decorated house. Experience a magical Christmas season and make magical memories.
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Christmas at Fyne Court
There's lots going-on at Fyne Court this festive season. Find out more about all our activities.
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