Things to do with the kids this Christmas at Sheffield Park

Decorated Christmas trees in the garden at Sheffield Park, East Sussex

THIS EVENT TOOK PLACE IN 2018. A visit to Sheffield Park and Garden is a tradition the whole family can enjoy. Whether you prefer to explore the parkland or walk around the garden to burn off some of those Christmas calories, take a look at some of the activities your family can enjoy this Christmas. Let the festivities commence!

Spot the robin Christmas trail

Saturday 17 November to Wednesday 2 January

Look out for the robins hiding in each of our festive silhouette scenes as you enjoy a walk around the garden. Will you be able to spot all eight of them? Will there be a real one sitting nearby trying to fool you? Pick up a sheet from visitor reception as you enter the garden to help you find your way around. 

This is a free activity, normal admission applies.

Join in the fun spotting the robins around the garden this Christmas
Sheffield Park robin Christmas trail 2018
Join in the fun spotting the robins around the garden this Christmas
Giving a tasteful nod to the season.

Join us for an evening of relaxed Christmas shopping 

Join us on Saturday 1 December for some relaxed Christmas shopping and tick off a few more gifts from your list.

Christmas crafts 

Saturday 8, 15 & 22 December, 11am-12pm.

Make a stained glass window and silhouettes Christmas decoration to take home and add to your tree. Take some inspiration from the windows in Oak Hall and the silhouettes in the garden and let your creativity take over.

Child £3.50, booking essential: 01825 790231

Children doing Christmas crafts
Childrens Christmas activities at Aberdulais
Children doing Christmas crafts
Enjoy a spring day at Sheffield Park, East Sussex

Visiting Sheffield Park and Garden with a family 

There's something for all ages at Sheffield Park and Garden. Find out about our family-friendly facilities and how you can make the most of your day when visiting with children.

Christmas carol concerts

Sunday 9 & Sunday 16 December, 6.30-8.30pm

Join us for a traditional Victorian Christmas carol concert with 'The Knole Singers'.  This family-friendly event will get you in the festive mood as you join in the traditional carols and warm yourself with mince pies and mulled wine by the fire.

Adult £18.50, Child £8.50, Family £45. Booking essential: 01825 790231

The Knole Singers performing at Sheffield Park, East Sussex
Christmas carols at Sheffield Park, East Sussex
The Knole Singers performing at Sheffield Park, East Sussex

Refuel with a festive treat

After all that running about, why not head to our tearoom to refuel with a festive treat? Children's lunch boxes and hot meals are available as well as bottle and baby-food warming facilities. There is also a range of sandwiches, soups, jacket potatoes, scones and freshly baked cakes, plus a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.

Sheffield Park Christmas shop 1

Browse our shops this Christmas for the ideal gifts 

For a quality array of gifts our shops are the spot, stocking local Sussex specialities and hand-crafted goods alongside National Trust favourites. Christmas shopping doesn't have to be endless queuing and stress, instead pay our two shops and outdoor plant centre a visit to pick up presents for the whole family with free, easy parking plus a tea-room and stunning winter walks on hand.