A woman and little boy looking at decorations and wishes hanging from a Christmas tree — Christmas is coming to Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Christmas in Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Christmas isn't that far away, which means it's time to get into the festive spirit. Bring the family for breakfast with the elves at Dunstable Downs. There will also be late-night festivities, festive walks with Santa Paws and a family trail to look out for.

Night time shot of the Chiltern's Gateway Centre and Courtyard at Dunstable Downs. The Centre is lit up by fairylights.

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Christmas at Dunstable Downs

Get ready to unwrap the magic of the season at Dunstable Downs! This holiday season, we are thrilled to bring you an enchanting array of festive experiences that will make Christmas special for all the family.

Tudor Yuletide at Paycocke's

Let The Companye of Merrie Folke transport you back 500 years to discover how Thomas Paycocke and his household would have spent the festive season: the decorations, the music; the food, drink and revelry!

A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens

Hear the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas in the beautiful and atmospheric surroundings of Paycocke's Great Hall. With mulled wine, mince pies and a blazing log burner, this show is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit.

A family of three admiring the art installation 'Golden Box', which is a square box you can enter which has many reflective surfaces, at Croome, Worcestershire

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Gift membership

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Give someone special a whole year of adventures with National Trust gift membership. Whether you're searching for a present for mum, dad, your grandparents or a friend who wants to explore more places, a gift membership could make their year.