We all have our favourite ways to ring in the festive cheer of the holidays. This year things have been a little different, but we are still celebrating Christmas traditions - those from days gone by and those we still follow today.
The Christmas Experience
This year we have decorated throughout the gardens, which are full of festive cheer. From Saturday 5th December, the mansion house will be closed in line with Welsh Government legislation. The garden, parkland, and cafe are open to Wales residents and to groups of four or less (excluding children below 11) unless they are from the same household.
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing Coronavirus situation we are not able to offer our Father Christmas experience, or some other elements including Scrooge, craft activities, singalongs and school visits.
On Saturday 12th December Cotyledon Markets will be joining us for their craft and food market. Tickets are not required to attend the market.
What you need to know
Dates: 27-29 November, 4-6, 11-13, 18-21 December
Opening times: Garden open 10.30am-4pm, mansion house open 11.00am-3.30pm. Last entry to house 3.00pm. Brewhouse café open 10-4. Mansion house closed from 5th December (open on 4th December).
Prices: Normal admission charges apply, National Trust members free. We recommend booking your tickets in advance as numbers are limited to ensure social distancing. Please book tickets by going to our 'what's on' page. Tickets are released on a Friday morning for the following week.
Extras: Prams are not permitted into the house due to the historic floors. Pram parking is available at the entrance to the house.
Winter family adventures:
We’ve picked some of our favourite 50 Things activities to complete over Winter in the gardens and parklands. In the parkland you can also take part in the reindeer trail – see how many you can spot!
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