Christmas at Llanerchaeron

Detail of a Christmas tree, decorated with baubles and dried oranges — Christmas tree, decorated with baubles and dried oranges | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Feel the warmth of festive family days at Llanerchaeron this Christmas. Explore the parkland on a winter walk, join a wreath-making workshop, reunite with friends to explore the Christmas fair together or simply take a moment to remember what really matters. Find out what's on this festive season.

Christmas Fair

1, 2 and 3 December 10am to 4pm

Step back in time and enjoy a fairytale Christmas at Llanerchaeron. Listen to carol singers, visit Sion Corn (Father Christmas in Wales) enjoy the magical, sustainable seasonal decorations of the Villa, wander around the lake and grounds and discover beautiful Christmas present ideas and artisan treats at the array of local stallholders throughout the site.

This year the Llanerchaeron villa will open its doors especially for the three days of the Christmas Fair. The ground floor and stairway will be decorated in delightful fairytale themes and stories to discover. The inner hall will be transformed into Jack and the Beanstalk by the gardeners, Sleeping Beauty could be found in the Dining Room, Cinderella comes to life in the Drawing Room, Hansel and Gretel will be in the Kitchen and the Elves and the Shoemaker will be hard at work in the Pantry. There will be plenty to delight the senses with a visit to the Villa.

Price: Free for members, £5 for adults, free under 18s. Booking not required. 

Father Christmas giving a present to a young girl — Festive family fun at Llanerchaeron | © National Trust Images/Rob Stothard

Meet Santa

2 and 3 December 11am – 3pm

Families will have the chance to meet Santa on Saturday and Sunday and receive a free gift. No need to book in advance.

A visitor crafting a wreath during a Christmas wreath making workshop — Christmas wreath making workshop | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Wreath making workshops

8, 9 and 10 December

10am – 12am and 2pm – 4pm each day

Get crafty this Christmas and make your own gorgeous Christmas wreath to take home using foliage gathered from the across the 100 acre Llanerchaeron Estate. The sessions, held in the historic stables, will be led by gardener and wreath workshop expert Meg.

£25 per person includes hot drinks, mince pies and all materials. Suitable for beginners, no experience required. Booking essential.

Book your session here

Don’t forget to recharge at Conti’s café which will be open each day of the fair offering light festive fare and warming hot drinks. Our high quality second hand bookshop will be open for browsing and finding some beautiful gift ideas.

A warm Ceredigion welcome awaits you this Festive Season.