Christmas in Norfolk

Our places in Norfolk are ready to share their festive traditions with you. Twinkling lights, Father Christmas, houses decorated for the season, carols, crafts and seasonal treats; there's plenty of things to see and do. Plus every time you visit you're helping us to look after these special places. So why not make us part of your Christmas?

The tree lined front drive at Blickling Hall

Blickling in a new light 

There's something really rather magical about a visit to Blickling in the lead up to Christmas. From the iconic Christmas trees lining the drive to the garden of lights where you can wander through the parterre and along the temple walk. Warm up with festive treats in the café and enjoy a spot of Christmas shopping.

A magical Christmas at Blickling
Visitors enjoying the light display at Felbrigg Enchanted

Enchanted Felbrigg 

A seasonal experience that all the family will enjoy. Follow a winter trail through the gardens and enchanted woodland at Felbrigg Hall, surrounded by nature in all its winter glory. On your journey, you'll be able to enjoy lights, crafts, storytelling and tasty winter treats.

Christmas at Felbrigg
Child decorating a Christmas tree

A community affair at Peckover 

Selected rooms of the house will be decorated for Christmas with festive floral arrangements, plus Christmas trees from community groups. Enjoy music from local choirs and musicians or treat yourself to a glass of wine and homemade mince pie in the Reed Barn.

Christmas at Peckover
Meet Father Christmas
Father Christmas and a young girl

Father Christmas at Oxburgh 

At Oxburgh Hall you can visit Father Christmas in the Saloon and let him know your Christmas wish. Timed tickets help make sure you’re never having to wait too long to see him either.

Meet Father Christmas at Oxburgh Hall
Christmas carols and crafts
Carved table music score

Secret Tudor music at Advent 

Hear moving music by English composers performed by Eboracum Baroque in the perfect setting for Advent, the family chapel at Oxburgh Hall. Experience ‘secret music’ composed to be performed during masses delivered by Catholic priests who found refuge in priest holes much like the one in the King’s Room.

carol singing at Felbrigg Hall in the stable courtyard

Carols in the courtyard at Felbrigg 

Carols in the Courtyard is now a Christmas tradition at Felbrigg. Come and join in the carol singing to the accompaniment of Cromer and Sheringham Brass Band.

Christmas wreath making at Llanerchaeron, ceredigion

Wreath making at Oxburgh Hall 

Join our garden team and discover your creative talents with some Christmas wreath making. With greenery collected from the Estate and finished off with decorative Christmas items – your wreath will surely have pride of place on your front door this Christmas.

Festive walks

Blickling lake in winter

Blickling Estate, Norfolk 

The lake walk at Blickling is particularly atmospheric on a frosty winter’s morning, with the reflections and big open Norfolk skies providing plenty of opportunities for budding photographers. Afterwards you can head to Muddy Boots café for a warming drink and a slice of cake.

Walking in a snowy valley at Sheringham Park

Sheringham Park, Norfolk 

Coastal views are central to landscape gardener Humphry Reptons 1812 design, with the winter light often showing them off at their best at this time of year. Climb to the top of the gazebo tower perched on the top of the oak wood hill for a panoramic view of the Norfolk coastline.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas

Season's greetings and a heart felt thank you from all of us. Your support is helping us care for special places like this, for ever, for everyone.