Christmas

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

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Christmas lights and winter illuminations

See your favourite places lit up with Christmas colour by visiting the best winter light trails and displays near you in 2024.

Visiting Father Christmas in his magical Grotto at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire

Visit Father Christmas

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

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Historic houses decked out for Christmas

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

Two women, one holding a small child, stand by the wooden stalls and fairy lights of the Christmas market, busy with shoppers, at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Christmas markets and winter fairs

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

People are seen making Christmas wreaths using holly and other materials at Knole in Kent

Christmas craft workshops

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

A crowd is gathered to ding Christmas carols among the lit-up ruins of Fountains Abbey, with rainbow lights illuminating the building.

Christmas choirs and concerts

With carol services and choirs performing at many of the places we look after, you’ll find lots of ways to get in the Christmas spirit at these merry events near you.