Images show an adult holding a small girl who is reaching towards the Christmas decorations in the house at Killerton — Enjoy a traditional Christmas in the house at Killerton | © National Trust Images/Caroline Irby

Christmas around Devon and Exmoor

Add a little sparkle to your festive days out in Devon this Christmas. Discover houses dressed to impress, enjoy winter illuminations after dark, and find the best places to enjoy the season with all the family.

Top Christmas days out

Christmas at Killerton

Make Killerton part of your Christmas tradition this year. Wander through the festively decorated house, enjoy an outdoor adventure on the family play trail, and be inspired by the creativity of local community groups. Add a touch of nostalgia to your visit with a ride on our vintage-style helter skelter, bringing festive fun for all ages.

A mother holding a young boy looking at decorated Christmas tree at Killerton

Christmas at Castle Drogo

Get ready for tinsel, paper chains and a kaleidoscope of coloured lights as we turn back the clock for a 1970s Christmas.

Father Christmas is sitting on a chair in a Library the room is dark with candles in the foreground and an old fashioned lamp in the background

Christmas at Buckland Abbey

Get into the festive spirit at Buckland with seasonal shopping, treats, music and a beautiful 1950s-inspired display in the Great Barn and Abbey.

Two large Christmas trees decorated with red and gold baubles and fairy lights stand either side of a large fireplace. Two women are dressed in winter clothes admiring the trees. There is wood panelling and plasterwork in the background and lanterns on the ground.

Christmas at Saltram 2026

Christmas at Saltram is back for the festive season with four beautifully transformed rooms in the mansion,

Staff at Saltram decorate the trees in the Red Roomready for Christmas time.

Christmas at Knightshayes 2026

Christmas is a magical time at Knightshayes. Soak in the festive atmosphere as you explore the ground floor of the house and formal garden.

the house at Knightshayes illuminated by Christmas lights

Christmas at Greenway

It's a 1940's Christmas and the rooms of Greenway House are filled with new residents. While Agatha Christie has gone to London, a group of beloved teddy bears and the evacuee children who own them have arrived to spend the festive season in Devon.

Teddy bear and presents by the Christmas tree

Christmas at Coleton Fishacre

Celebrating 100 years of style at Coleton Fishacre with a Roaring Twenties Christmas party.

Black, white and gold decorated Christmas trees in the Saloon at Coleton Fishacre

Christmas on Exmoor

Christmas at Dunster

Experience Christmas at Dunster Castle this winter. Wander through seasonally decorated rooms, enjoy crisp winter walks and views from the garden, and browse festive gifts in the Stables Shop. Throughout December, a varied programme of seasonal events, performances and activities offers reasons to visit again and again.

A child running towards a Christmas tree at Dunster Castle in Somerset

Christmas at Arlington Court 2026

Get ready for a Storybook Christmas at Arlington Court. Step inside the beautifully decorated house and explore the festive gardens and grounds. Journey through the pages of beloved classics as you sail across oceans, soar through the skies and wander through magical gardens.

Father Christmas meets 3 children with his elf in the harness room in the old stables

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Christmas in Cornwall

From a 60-foot garland to festive decorations and Cornish traditions, we've something for the whole family this Christmas in and around Cornwall. Here are a few suggestions to help you plan your festive season.

A member of staff at Trelissick decorating a tree for a Cornish Christmas

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Christmas events and festive days out 2026

Whether you want to make your own Christmas wreath, visit Father Christmas or enjoy winter illuminations at a historic location, we've plenty of festive events and things to do at the places in our care. Plan ahead for a festive day out this year.