Visitors in the Staircase Hall at Christmas, Tatton Park, Cheshire — Celebrate Christmas in Cheshire and Greater Manchester | © Tatton Park

Christmas around Cheshire and Greater Manchester

Christmas 2024 is now over. Check back later in the year to see our plans for Christmas 2025.

Christmas 2024 is now over

Check back later in the year to find out our plans for Christmas 2025.

Here's our pick of National Trust Christmas events near you.

Visitors admire the majestic animal decorations created by artist Sophie Tyrrell in the Saloon at Lyme, Cheshire

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Christmas at Lyme

Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Lyme this Christmas. By popular request, you can now celebrate Christmas with magnificent and unusual beasts discovering winter traditions from 27, 28 and 30 December, and 2 - 5 January.

A family using props to take festive selfies

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A magical family Christmas at Quarry Bank

This Christmas at Quarry Bank you are invited to bring the whole family to enjoy the magic and wonder of the festive season.

A gold heart and red stocking Christmas decoration in the branches of a Christmas tree

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Christmas days out at Speke Hall

Experience an enchanting family Christmas and the joys of festive music at Speke Hall. From a magical retelling of the Twelve Days of Christmas inside the Tudor house, to a family walk in the grounds to listen to festive melodies, there is a whole host of family-friendly things to do throughout the season.

Christmas decorations in the Mansion, Tatton Park, Cheshire

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Christmas at Tatton Park

Experience the magic of Christmas at Tatton Park, a magical festive wonderland nestled in the heart of Cheshire. This year, immerse yourself in a festive experience like no other, where the historic mansion is transformed plus much more in the gardens, farm and stableyard throughout the Christmas season.

Visitors, including parents with a small child who is holding his mothers hand, walking around the light trail at Sizergh. The trees are lit up in different colours and Victorian-style lampposts are hung with luminous globes.

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Winter at Sizergh

There’s winter wonder for the whole family at the gateway to the Lake District this year. From 22 November - 24 December, make memories with loved ones as you follow immersive light and sound installations, discover a story of Christmas past in the House, and get creative with festive crafts in the Great Barn. Whatever it is you get stuck into, there are sure to be magical moments as you immerse yourself in Winter at Sizergh.

Visitors wearing woolly hats walking in the snow. in front of the Cage at Lyme, Cheshire

Winter walks

Winter has a beauty of its own, with the landscape transformed by dustings of frost, blankets of snow and the golden glow of low sunlight. Through leafless trees, you’ll see new views and distant horizons. Wildlife is easier to spot in the stillness of a winter woodland and, after a long walk on a chilly day, there’s the promise a cosy hot chocolate and treat in the café.

A woman wearing a colourful scarf looks down at a wicker Christmas hamper filled with tins, packets and jars wrapped in clear plastic and tied with a sparkly red ribbon. Lights twinkle on shelves of goods in soft focus behind her.

Festive food and shopping

Avoid the hustle and bustle of the high street to find local handmade treasures and festive treats in our National Trust shops. They're a great place to start for gift inspiration. And no visit is complete without tucking into a seasonal bite-to-eat in one of our cosy cafés – did someone say turkey roll with all the trimmings?

The silhouette of a family walking beside two giant illuminated deer installations

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Christmas at Dunham Massey

The festive light trail at Dunham Massey features beautiful walk-through light installations, joyful Christmas music, and seasonal food and drink. Ideal for all ages and abilities, this iconic trail is the perfect place to share special moments with those you love.

Small girl talking to Father Christmas with brightly lit Christmas tree in background

Christmas days out in Liverpool and Lancashire

Plan Christmas days out in Liverpool and Lancashire with lots of festive events and things to do. See a Tudor house adorned with festive decorations, have breakfast with Father Christmas, or enjoy a winter walk with friends and family.

Multicoloured lights projected along a stone wall, with a projection of a stag at its centre. There are two people standing off to the right, admiring the lights.

Christmas in the Lake District

Plan your festive day out around places in the Lake District and find lots of things to see and do with all the family.

Christmas decorations at Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales

Christmas in Wales

Whether you’re looking for castles bursting with ornate decorations, places to meet Father Christmas, a day out at a Christmas market or simply enjoy a crisp winter walk, we have plenty of places in Wales for a festive day out.

The silhouettes of a child and adult in front of three very twinkly Christmas trees filling the side of a room

Christmas in Yorkshire

Plan a festive day out with family in search of twinkling lights and seasonal decorations. Or pre-book one of the special events, get your friends together to make a wreath, bring the grandchildren to see Father Christmas and much more. These are examples of last festive season, come back soon to see what Christmas 2025 has to offer across Yorkshire.