Christmas in the Lake District

Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Christmas at Townend on Fridays this December. Step inside this traditional Lakeland farmhouse and explore cosy rooms decorated for the season and lit by roaring fires. Feast your eyes on festive food displays, browse historical Christmas cards and settle down for a Christmas tale.

Father Christmas has lost his reindeer and they’re hiding here at Fell Foot. Can you help him find them? Follow the storyteller around the interactive ‘Herd’ family trail and discover real reindeer who are lost in the park. Reward your efforts with hot chocolates and festive treats in the Boathouse café and soak up the views across Windermere to the frosty fells of the Fairfield Horseshoe.

Escape the festive rush in the peaceful gardens at Sizergh this Christmas. Little ones can hunt for clues on the Percy the Park Keeper trail, or tick off some of their ’50 things to do before you're 11 3/4’ activities in the woods. Warm up frosty fingers with hot chocolates and festive treats in the café, and escape the hustle and bustle of the high street and pick up stocking fillers, Christmas cards and gifts in the shop.

Wrap up for a weekend wander around the gardens at Allan Bank this December. Enjoy frosty views across Grasmere and stop by the firepit to warm chilly fingers. Percy the Park Keeper has set a trail around the garden - follow the clues to claim a prize. Inside, the house is decked with natural Christmas decorations. Grab a hot drink to enjoy by the fire or try your hand at a Christmas craft.

We think winter is the best time to visit Aira Force - the waterfall is at its best after a spate of rain. Wrap up warm, feel the spray and blow away the winter cobwebs as it roars down the 65-foot drop. Pick up a trail pack and look for Percy the Park Keeper’s clues as you explore to earn a prize. Grab a hot drink to enjoy as you explore or finish your festive adventure with a meal or snack in the tearoom.

Whether it's sweeping views of coast and country, space to stop and wonder in a floral garden or the feeling of discovering hidden secrets in historical homes, we know some things are impossible to wrap. Treat someone special to a whole year of unforgettable moments with National Trust membership this Christmas.

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