Family by the Christmas tree at Scotney Castle, Kent — Family looking at a Christmas Tree at Scotney Castle in Kent | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Christmas in Kent

Christmas 2025 at National Trust sites in Kent promises enchanting storybook settings, festive trails, and creative workshops for all ages. From Churchill's animals to story-themed house displays, seasonal crafts, carols and plenty of festival fun and sparkle, each location offers a unique way to celebrate the holidays from mid-November through to early January.

A Timeless Christmas at Ightham Mote

With the days drawing in and the temperatures starting to fall, it's time to start looking ahead to the festive season. Join us this Christmas as we time travel through 700 years of seasonal celebrations.

A bottle of cream sherry and five sherry schooner glasses set on a table next to an armchair with a decorated Christmas tree in the background

Christmas at Chartwell: Churchill's Animals

From Christmas markets to live carol music, wreath-making workshops to a festive family garden trail, plus the beautifully decorated house to explore, there’s something for everyone to enjoy for Christmas 2025 at Chartwell. With so much to celebrate, you’ll want to come back to Chartwell again and again this holiday season.

The Lalique glass Cockerel statue with the Christmas tree in the background in the Drawing Room at Chartwell, Kent

Cover to cover: Christmas at Scotney

Cover to Cover: Christmas at Scotney starts on Saturday 22 November. Other favourites returning this year include bookable Christmas lunches in the Stables tea-room, 'Late Nights & Lights' events, and our North Pole letter-writing station, popular with older and younger visitors alike.

Christmas tree in the hall at Scotney Castle, Kent

Relaxed Christmas at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Escape the crowds and enjoy a gentler Christmas atmosphere at Sissinghurst Castle Garden this festive season.

A robin perches on a branch surrounded by holly, greenery, and red berries against a brick wall

Christmas at Knole with Beatrix Potter

Get in the Christmas spirit at Knole with decorated courtyards, a giant wreath and the Great Hall adorned with rich, traditional Christmas colours.

A Christmas tree and decorations in The Great Hall at Knole

A Georgian Operatic Christmas at Quebec House

For Christmas 2025, you are invited to celebrate an operatic Georgian Christmas at Quebec House in Kent. Soak up the atmosphere of an 18th century operatic experience. Glimpse the world of the opera through miniature and life-sized scenes set out in the rooms of the former family home of General James Wolfe. Head to the Coach House for a taste of 18th century treats prepared by our volunteer cooks. Open weekends 22 November–21 December 2025, 11am to 2.30pm with last entry at 2pm.

Stylised Georgian wigs on mannequin heads preside over a Christmas Feast at Quebec House. A portrait of General James Wolfe is in the background

Christmas and New Year at Sheffield Park and Garden

Visit Sheffield Park and Garden this Christmas for a magical The Elf on the Shelf® Christmas trail! Discover twelve beautiful hand-painted elf sculptures around the garden as you take in the glorious wintry scenes and delight in festive games and activities for all the family. Warm up with a hot chocolate and mince pie at our festive food stalls and make magical Christmas memories.