Get into the festive spirit
From wreath-making workshops and carol concerts to winter illuminations, find Christmas days out near you.
Christmas at Greenway
It's a 1940's Christmas and the rooms of Greenway House are filled with new residents. While Agatha Christie has gone to London, evacuee children and their teddy bears are spending their first Christmas in Devon.
Festive Forties at Greenway
Open weekends 21 November 2026 - 20 December 2026, daily 27-31 December
We're stepping back to the 1940's this Christmas. Agatha Christie has gone to London, packing up her bags and putting her belongings safely in storage. Not to worry though, she's left Greenway in the care of a small group of evacuee children and their teddy bears to spend their first Christmas in Devon.
This Christmas we're inspired by the real story of Greenway during the Second World, when 10 children and their Nanny, Mrs Aburthnot, were evacuated from their nursery in London to Greenway.
Make do and mend
Christmas during the Second World War was a time to be resourceful, with handmade baubles, homemade gifts and creative recipes. In the style of 'make do and mend', brightly coloured twinkling trees will be trimmed with handcrafted decorations, while presents of the time are waiting to be discovered. The children's teddy bears will be helping out too, with a fun family friendly trail through the winter garden.
Christmas 2026 opening dates
To help plan your day out, Christmas at Greenway will be open from 11am to 4pm on:
- Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November
- Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November
- Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December
- Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December
- Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December
- Daily from 27 - 31 December 2026
Christmas craft workshops
Add a touch of homemade charm to your festive season with a Christmas craft workshop at Agatha Christie's holiday home.
Festive wreath workshop
Friday 11 December, 10.30am-12pm, £40pp
Learn how to decorate a natural Christmas wreath using fresh foliage and natural materials from Agatha's garden at Greenway. Guided with tips, inspiration and hands-on support, it's perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters. The workshop costs include all materials and tea, coffee and festive treats, lasting one and a half hours. Spaces are limited, booking essential.
Christmas centrepiece workshop
Friday 11 December, 2pm-3.30pm, £40pp
A talking point for your Christmas table, learn how to craft your own festive floral centrepiece using foliage and materials from Agatha's garden. Guided with tips, inspiration and hands-on support, it's perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters. The workshop costs include all materials and tea, coffee and festive treats, lasting one and a half hours. Spaces are limited, booking essential.
Festive food and drink
Whether you've been around the garden for a winter stroll or need a festive treat, don't forget to stop by the Barn Cafe at Greenway. We've got decadent hot chocolates, spiced lattes and warming cups of tea to keep those mittens toasty, or treat yourself to festive mince pies (could that be Mr Pie's missing star?) and gingerbread biscuits.
Christmas shopping at Greenway
Why not leave the busy high street behind and let us help with the Christmas shopping this year? Whether you're looking for stocking-fillers or something special to put under the tree, you'll find the perfect gift at the National Trust shop.
There's plenty for food lovers too, from tasty biscuits to handmade jams, indulgent chocolates and quaffable wines. Pick up a treat or two, or choose a combination of things to go in a festive hamper. You can also transform your home into a winter wonderland with a range of decorations available, from festive garlands to handmade ornaments.
Travelling to Greenway
If you're planning to visit by car, you'll need to book your parking space in advance. Parking spaces are available two weeks in advance, and you can book them online here.
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Step inside the holiday home of Agatha Christie and her family. Find out more about the rooms used by the family and the treasures they collected.
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