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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 or a Festive Banquet with the Knights. There will also be Christmas crafts and late-night festivities and a family trail to look out for.

Christmas days out

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.

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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Two people in winter clothing looking at features in a garden

Christmas days out further afield

Christmas in Cambridgeshire 

From winter illuminations to festive days out we celebrate the festive season in style in Cambridgeshire.

A view of Wimpole House illuminated as part of the Christmas light trail

Christmas in Suffolk 

Celebrate the Christmas season with us in Suffolk with winter walks, cosy tea-rooms and enchanting displays and festive family fun. There's lots of things to see and do with all the family.

A girl and a boy looking at a Christmas tree, covered in lights at Ickworth in Suffolk.

Christmas around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire 

Waddesdon Manor is taking a pause on Christmas this year due to the groundworks for its renewable energy system installation. But don't worry! Our teams have been working hard all summer to ensure that Christmas around Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire is better than ever. Enjoy gorgeously decorated houses scented with spices and twinkling with fairy lights, plus glowing gardens with decorated Christmas trees and outsize baubles. Head to Cliveden for an enchanting Christmas adventure as scenes from The Snow Queen come to life across the estate with icicle arches and life-size installations. At Hughenden there's an adventurous Christmas inspired by the awe of Victorian discoveries. At Basildon Park, tune up for all the drama and sparkle of a musicals theme and at Greys Court we're cosying up with beloved childhood books. Also, make sure Claydon is on your list for a visit this Christmas, the North Bucks country house is making a sparkling debut to the festive season with its spectacular House of Bells theme.

Net lights covered in parcels and letters attached to the bookcases in the Library at Hughenden

Walks to try this festive season

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