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Christmas 2026 at Tyntesfield

Published:
05 January 2026
A mother and child enjoying a Christmas tree in the Hall of Tyntesfield House, Somerset
A mother and child enjoying a Christmas tree in the Hall of Tyntesfield House, Somerset | © Steve Haywood

Christmas is coming ... Keep an eye on our website and social media accounts to find out what we've got in store for you this year.

During Christmas 2025, Tyntesfield invited you to step into a festive fairytale with Once Upon a Christmas Time. From the Home Farm welcome building to the Kitchen Garden, the estate was transformed with enchanting decorations and a magical fairytale trail, full of surprises waiting to be discovered.

For Christmas 2026, we're bringing a new theme and plenty of festive fun to Tyntesfield. More details to follow.

Christmas events and activities

Our Christmas events will be added to this page as information/booking becomes available, so be sure to revisit for the latest activities. Please note that you do not need to book for General Admission to the house.

Family reindeer making (13 and 20 December)
This ever-popular event needs to be booked early to avoid disappointment. Each day has three two-hour sessions where an adult and child work together to assemble a wooden reindeer kit provided by us.Click here for more information & booking
Family by the Christmas tree at Scotney Castle, Kent

Get into the festive spirit

From wreath-making workshops and carol concerts to winter illuminations, find Christmas days out near you.

Plan your Christmas visit

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Things to do in Tyntesfield house 

The Gibbs family bought Tyntes Place in 1843 and transformed it into the Victorian Gothic masterpiece that exists today. Step inside the house to see rooms that reveal what life was like for those who lived and worked here.

The Gothic west front of Tyntesfield on a sunny day in autumn, wrapped in purple climbing plants

Exploring the estate at Tyntesfield 

Enjoy panoramic countryside views, vast woodland, heritage trees and rolling parkland on the Tyntesfield estate – a diverse area that contrasts designed landscape with wild areas.

Visitors walking through Truckle Wood, Tyntesfield

Tyntesfield's history 

The story of William Gibbs, his faith and how the money he made trading guano led to the creation of Tyntesfield and its collection.

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Eating and shopping at Tyntesfield 

Both the Cow Barn Café and the Pavilion Café serve a range of hot and cold food and drinks.

The Cow Barn Shop 2026

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