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Multicoloured lights projected along a stone wall, with a projection of a stag at its centre. There are two people standing off to the right, admiring the lights.
Admiring the lights and projections at Sizergh | © Steven Barber

Christmas in the Lake District

Top Christmas days out in the Lake District

Sizergh 

There’s winter wonder for the whole family at the gateway to the Lake District this year. Make family memories with our winter lights trail. If you’re visiting us with little ones during the day, you can also pick up a trail card and spot the antlers hidden around the Knoll. Find them all and then choose your favourite antlers for a festive photo opportunity.

Family of four - mum, dad and two small boys - on the wooded Knoll, looking up at light installations. There are coloured globes and the trees are uplit in blue and pink.

Hill Top 

This year, Christmas is coming to Hill Top for the very first time, with a brand-new festive experience running from 7 November to 13 December. Step into a cosy, storybook Christmas at Beatrix Potter's farmhouse, where her beloved characters have set the scene with sparkling decorations, gentle music and festive delights.

Ilustration of Beatrix Potter's characters dancing around a Christmas tree.

Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park 

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. Treat yourself to a warming drink or light bite afterwards from the café.

Penrith, Cumbria

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A view of the frozen waterfall at Aira Force in winter, surrounded by snow

Townend 

Step into Townend's ancient bank barn - a historic building usually closed to the public to get started on a decorative Christmas wreath to take home. All greenery and crafting materials are provided in this laidback workshop, with added mince pies and hot drinks to fuel your creativity.

Wreathmaking workshop at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Enjoy Christmas days out further afield

Christmas events in Cheshire and Manchester 

From winter illuminations to houses dressed for the season, there's plenty of festive things to do across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Plan ahead and find a Christmas event near you this year.

Two adults and two children stand in a cathedral-like archway of bright lights.

Christmas events in Liverpool and Lancashire 

From winter illuminations to visiting Father Christmas, there's plenty of fun festive things to do across Liverpool and Lancashire. Plan ahead and find a Christmas event near you this year.

Small girl talking to Father Christmas with brightly lit Christmas tree in background

Christmas in Yorkshire 

From twinkling winter lights and houses dressed for the season, to wreath making, storytelling with Mrs Claus and meeting Father Christmas himself, there's plenty of fun festive things to do across Yorkshire.

The silhouettes of a child and adult in front of three very twinkly Christmas trees filling the side of a room

Christmas in the North East 

Enjoy magical days out with the kids and events and activities for all the family in the North East this festive season. Discover towering trees, decorations and sparkle indoors and out, woodland fairy trails, twilight lantern walks and so much more.

The House and Iron Bridge illuminated in colourful lights during Christmas at Cragside 2024.
The Vegetable Garden in summer at Hill Top, Cumbria, home of Beatrix Potter

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