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A Nutcracker Christmas at Arlington Court

Step into a magical Nutcracker world this Christmas as the house transforms into the lands of sweets, flowers and snow, with twinkling lights and dried blooms from the garden.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This Christmas, step into a spellbinding Nutcracker world as Arlington Court is transformed into the enchanting lands of the classic story. Wander through rooms filled with shimmering snow, blooming flowers, and sweet delights, brought to life with twinkling lights and dried flowers from the garden.

Find out more about what's on this Christmas at Arlington:

- Take part in a festive family activity trail around the gardens and grounds or explore the wider estate for a winter walk.

- Snap a photo in our festive sleigh or with the wooden reindeer

- Join us for our late popular evening openings on Tuesday 2, 9 & 16 December (10am - 7pm)

- Enjoy tasty treats in the tea room, or tuck into one of the many delights on the festive menu

- Visit the shop for Christmas shopping and delicious nibbles

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Upcoming events

Guided wider estate walks - The folklore and history of Holly 

Join us for a free festive guided walk while learning about the folklore and history of Holly

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on
23 Dec to 30 Dec 2025
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time

Public tree planting day at Arlington Court 

Join us for a day of tree planting over the Christmas holidays and help us plant a variety of native broadleaf tree species at Home Farm.

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on
30 Dec 2025
at 10:00 to 15:00