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Two women admiring the settings on the table in a hall decorated for Christmas at Lanhydrock, Cornwall
Visitors in the Dining Room at Christmas at Lanhydrock, Cornwall | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Christmas

From winter illuminations to visiting Father Christmas, there's plenty of fun festive things to do at the places in our care. Plan ahead and find a Christmas event near you this year.

Festive things to do

Christmas lights and winter illuminations 

See your favourite places lit up with colour by visiting the best Christmas 2025 light trails and displays near you.

A view of Waddesdon Manor illuminated as part of a Christmas lights event, with three lit-up Christmas trees in front of the manor and a large tree hung with bauble lights to the left

Visit Father Christmas 

Plan a festive family day out for winter 2025 and meet Father Christmas in his grotto. You can also settle down for a storytelling session or meet real reindeer at some of the places in our care this Christmas.

A young boy meeting Father Christmas at Scotney Castle, Kent

Historic houses decked out for Christmas 

Step back in time and visit a historic house decorated for Christmas 2025. Discover traditions from medieval to modern times, join in with crafting and carol singing, and celebrate the season.

Christmas at Powis Castle, Powys

Christmas markets and winter fairs 

Find perfect Christmas presents for 2025 or stock up on seasonal treats and decorations at a Christmas market or winter fair.

Visitors exploring the Christmas market at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Christmas craft workshops 

Join a Christmas craft workshop in 2025 and learn how to create colourful decorations and memorable gifts, all in beautifully festive surroundings.

Two women crafting a Christmas wreath at the glasshouse in The Weir Garden

Christmas choirs and concerts 

With carol services and choirs performing at many of the places we look after for Christmas 2025, you’ll find lots of ways to get in the festive spirit. Find a merry event near you.

A group of people wearing Christmas hats and antler headbands singing outside.

Plan your Christmas 2025 visit

    Visitors exploring the sand dunes and the woodland at Formby, Liverpool

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