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Christmas in the South West
Add a little sparkle to your festive days out in the South West this Christmas. Discover houses dressed to impress, enjoy winter illuminations after dark, and find the best places to meet Father Christmas with all the family.
Christmas 2025 has now finished across the South West
The below information is for Christmas 2025. We hope you enjoyed all we had to offer. Please check back here closer to Christmas 2026 when you'll see updates of all the exciting plans we have in store for you.
Christmas in Cornwall
Christmas at Cotehele
Celebrate Christmas with a festive day out to Cotehele. Step into the hall to adore this year's Garland, grab a festive hot drink and enjoy the lights along the path to the mill, join in with a festive sing song by the tree and visit Cotehele Mill for crafts for all the family.
Celebrate Christmas at Trelissick
Find out more on how to spend a Cornish Christmas at Trelissick.
Christmas in and around Cornwall
From a 60-foot garland to festive decorations and Cornish traditions, we've something for the whole family this Christmas in and around Cornwall. Here's a few suggestions to start planning your visit.
Christmas in Devon
Christmas at Killerton
Make Killerton part of your Christmas tradition this year. Wander through the traditionally dressed historic house, enjoy an outdoor adventure on the children's play trail, and be inspired by the creativity of local community groups.
Christmas at Knightshayes 2025
Christmas is a wonderful time at Knightshayes. Soak in the festive atmosphere as you explore the ground floor of the house and enjoy a seasonal treat in the Stables Café.
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Christmas around Devon and Exmoor
Discover unique houses and gardens in Devon and Exmoor transformed for Christmas.
Christmas in Bath and Bristol
Christmas unwrapped at Dyrham Park
Visitors are invited to discover a festive escape at Dyrham Park this winter with a seasonal celebration inspired by the stories and objects in the historic house. The house will be adorned with decorations, with a family trail in the parkland, a giant wreath, red bows and Christmas trees dotted around the 270-acre site.
Christmas 2025 at Tyntesfield
This Christmas, Tyntesfield invites visitors to Once Upon a Christmas Time - a festive fairytale experience across the estate and house. Discover Cinderella in the Rose Garden, wild swans, a Mad Hatter’s tea party, and even a towering beanstalk, with more surprises waiting to be explored. Enjoy a carousel, villains village, concerts, and crafts. Created with Super Culture and local communities, this magical season offers a full day of wonder - no booking required.
Christmas around Bath and Bristol
In 2025 there were plenty of opportunities for wintry walks, warming treats, festive family trails and Christmas decorations galore around Bath and Bristol. Check back nearer the time to find out what's on for Christmas 2026.
Christmas in Somerset
Christmas at Dunster
Experience Christmas at Dunster Castle this winter. Wander through seasonally decorated rooms, enjoy crisp winter walks and views from the garden, and browse festive gifts in the Stables Shop. Throughout December, a varied programme of seasonal events, performances and activities offers plenty of reasons to visit again and again. Dunster Castle and Gardens is open at weekends throughout November and December, and every day from 13 December to 3 January (Excluding Christmas Eve & Christmas Day). Extended Christmas opening hours are available: -Every weekend in December -Daily from 19 to 23 December -Daily from 26 December to 3 January On these dates, the Castle, Stables Shop and Tenants' Hall are open until 7pm, with last entry to the Castle at 6.15pm. The Watermill Tearoom, parkland and car park are open daily throughout the season. Please check opening times before your visit.
Montacute House Sings
For Christmas 2025 we invited you to experience the sounds of the season at Montacute House, listening for the echoes of song around the grounds, where you could hear Christmas carols that had been specially recorded by local Somerset choirs. The Christmas offer has now finished, please check back here nearer the time to see what is in store for Christmas 2026.
Christmas in and around Somerset
For Christmas 2025 discover magnificent houses, enchanted winter woodlands, Elizabethan revelry and seasonal food and drink in and around Somerset. Here's a few suggestions to start planning your festive visit.
Christmas in Dorset
A Starlit Christmas Ball
Christmas 2026 will be full of starlight and sparkle at Kingston Lacy. Join us to be swept off your feet by a ball inspired by a winter's night sky, filled with plenty of festive stardust.
Christmas at Corfe Castle
Experience the charm of Corfe Castle this Christmas. Explore the ruins to find festive scenes, toast marshmallows around firepits, enjoy family crafting activities or for an extra touch of magic, experience the ambience of the castle at night.
Christmas at Studland Bay
Enjoy bracing beach strolls with hot chocolates in hand, experience a Winter Solstice sunrise walk at Old Harry Rocks followed by a full English breakfast or run our 10k events – all with breath-taking views.
Christmas in and around Dorset
Discover how the houses and gardens around Dorset were transformed for Christmas in 2025. Check back later this year for 2026 plans.
Christmas in Wiltshire
Christmas at Avebury
Join us from Saturday 28 November for A Very Avebury Christmas in the manor, story time with St Nicholas, and six Christmas markets in the barn.
Festive fun at Stourhead
Get ready for a season of festive joy at Stourhead, with a schedule full of wonderful activities and a spectacular after-dark illumination trail. Experience a magical Christmas season and make magical memories.
Christmas at Mompesson House
You're invited to step back in time and immerse yourself in the magical Regency world of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Christmas at Mompesson starts on Friday 20 November and runs until Tuesday 22 December, Friday - Tuesday, 11am-3.30pm (last entry at 3pm).
Christmas in Wiltshire
Discover how the houses and gardens in Wiltshire were transformed for Christmas in 2025. Check back nearer the time for 2026 plans.
Christmas in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
Christmas at Newark Park
For Christmas 2025, we invited you to enjoy a traditional Christmas at Newark Park, with festive decorations adorning the house, wintry walks in the garden, and a visit from Father Christmas himself.
Christmas around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
See how houses and gardens around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds were transformed for the festive season in 2025. Check back nearer the time to find out what's on for Christmas 2026.
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Christmas
Whether you want to make your own Christmas wreath, visit Father Christmas or enjoy winter illuminations at a historic location, we've plenty of festive events and things to do at the places in our care. Plan ahead for a festive day out this year.
