Images show an adult holding a small girl who is reaching towards the Christmas decorations in the house at Killerton — Enjoy a traditional Christmas in the house at Killerton | © National Trust Images/Caroline Irby

Christmas around Devon and Exmoor

The ancient houses and exotic gardens around Devon were transformed for Christmas 2024. Check back later for festive days out and things to see and do with all the family in 2025.

Christmas at Killerton

Immerse yourself in festive cheer and community spirit. Enjoy the stunning 'Red Dress Project', hand-crafted decorations, twinkling lights, seasonal music, games, trees dressed by local groups, hearty food and winter walks.

Visitors looking at a Christmas Tree in the entrance of Killerton House

Christmas at Castle Drogo

See the Castle decorated for Christmas and experience how the Drewe family celebrated Christmas Eve in the glamourous 1920s.

Three visitors are stood admiring a Christmas tree in the Dining Room at Castle Drogo. The room is dark with soft Christmas lights illuminating the visitors faces

Buckland Abbey Christmas

Get into the festive spirit at Buckland with seasonal shopping, treats, music and a beautiful historical display in the Great Barn and Abbey.

Large Christmas trees covered with fairy lights fill the Great Barn. Coloured lights are projected onto the stonework.

Christmas at Saltram 2025

Stay tuned for updates later in the year.

Three National Trust members of staff at Saltram in Christmas jumpers decorate three enormous Christmas trees in the entrance hall

Christmas at Knightshayes 2024

Christmas is a magical time at Knightshayes. Soak in the festive atmosphere as you explore the ground floor of the house and formal garden.

the house at Knightshayes illuminated by Christmas lights

Christmas at Greenway

Celebrate Christmas with a Christie twist at Greenway this year. Taking inspiration from one of her short story collections, there'll be colourfully decadent decorations and a fun family friend trail.

Decorated Christmas trees with lights in two rooms

Christmas at Coleton Fishacre

We're celebrating 100 years of style at Coleton Fishacre with a Roaring Twenties Christmas party.

A festive scene with three people in vintage attire. A man in a velvet jacket pours champagne for two women near a decorated, illuminated tree.

Christmas at Fyne Court

There was lots going-on at Fyne Court this festive season from wreath-making workshops to festive lantern decorating.

Close up of a person's arms and hands as they make a Christmas wreath with evergreen foliage, holly leaves and red berries and sticks of cinnamon

Christmas at Dunster

Explore the seasonally decorated rooms at Dunster Castle this Christmas, stock up on gifts for your loved ones from the Stables Shop and take in the winter views from the garden. Join us for new additions or enjoy favourites returning for another year, there's something for everyone this festive season. The castle and gardens are open at weekends throughout December and daily 14 December - 4 January. The Stables Shop, Watermill Tearoom, parkland and car park are open daily.

A child running towards a Christmas tree at Dunster Castle in Somerset

Christmas at Arlington Court 2025

Get ready for a Nutcracker Christmas at Arlington Court. This festive season, see the house transformed into the magical realms of sweets, flowers and snow. Wander through twinkling rooms, discover pop-up shops by local makers, and enjoy special evening openings to see the house after dark.

Father Christmas meets 3 children with his elf in the harness room in the old stables

Christmas around Cornwall

Find out how the ancient houses and exotic gardens around Cornwall and Plymouth are being transformed for Christmas and plan a festive day out for all the family.