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Christmas House Experience

Get ready for the festive season with us here at Godolphin, as we open Godolphin House for our special Christmas House Experience weekends.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Step into the magic of the season with a Christmas visit to Godolphin.

Wander underneath the beautifully decorated colonnades and through house where seasonal touches bring historic charm to life. Enjoy crisp winter walks across the estate, perfect for making memories with loved ones. In the dining room, craft your own traditional pomander to take home—a fragrant keepsake to add a festive touch to your own décor. Let the joyful atmosphere wrap around you as you explore, create, and celebrate.

More festive details are coming soon! Check back here for updates as we unveil our full programme for Christmas at Godolphin 2025.

Normal admission applies. Final entry into the house is at 3pm.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome.

Accessibility

Accessibility dogs welcome. The upstairs of this property is only accessible via stairs. The property also has an easy-read guide, large-print guide and a visual story. There are uneven floor levels, narrow corridors, and unexpected steps at points in the house. Please refer to our access guide on the homepage for more information.

Other

Final entry into the house is 3pm. No pre-booking required.

Upcoming events

Godolphin: A Studio Pottery Story 

Explore the story of the Cider House Pottery at Godolphin and see some of the collection up close.

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on
7 Sep to 9 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 32 other dates or times

Visit the house at Godolphin 

Venture into Godolphin House and discover the rich history within the walls of this once great mining powerhouse. Find out more about those who lived here and lives they led, in what was once Cornwall's largest and finest house.

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on
7 Sep to 6 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 16 other dates or times

Guided wider estate walks at Godolphin 

Join one of our volunteer walk leaders for a guided walk in nature, exploring the wider Godolphin estate.

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on
8 Sep to 20 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 6 other dates or times

Godolphin Mining Heritage Walk 

Enjoy a short walk through a mining landscape, with one of our volunteer guides, who will highlight the features of mining that remain and tell you more about the historic relationship between Godolphin and mining.

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on
9 Sep to 25 Oct 2025
at
13:30 to 14:15
+ 20 other dates or times