Family by the Christmas tree at Scotney Castle, Kent — Family looking at a Christmas Tree at Scotney Castle in Kent | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Christmas in Kent

Christmas 2025 at National Trust sites in Kent promises enchanting storybook settings, festive trails, and creative workshops for all ages. From Churchill's animals to story-themed house displays, seasonal crafts, carols and plenty of festival fun and sparkle, each location offers a unique way to celebrate the holidays from mid-November through to early January.

A Timeless Christmas at Ightham Mote

With the days drawing in and the temperatures starting to fall, it's time to start looking ahead to the festive season. Join us this Christmas as we time travel through 700 years of seasonal celebrations.

A cosy fire burning in the hearth at Ightham Mote's Great Hall

Christmas at Chartwell: Churchill's Animals

From Christmas markets to live carol music, wreath-making workshops to a festive family garden trail, plus the beautifully decorated house to explore, there’s something for everyone to enjoy for Christmas 2025 at Chartwell. With so much to celebrate, you’ll want to come back to Chartwell again and again this holiday season.

The Lalique glass Cockerel statue with the Christmas tree in the background in the Drawing Room at Chartwell, Kent

Cover to Cover: Christmas 2025 at Scotney Castle

Cover to Cover: Join us for Christmas at Scotney starts from Saturday 22 November to Sunday 4 January. Other favourites returning this year include bookable Christmas lunches in the Stables tea-room, 'Late Nights & Lights' events and our North Pole letter-writing station - plus twelve trees in the beautifully transformed mansion house.

Christmas tree in the hall at Scotney Castle, Kent

Relaxed Christmas at Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Escape the crowds and enjoy a gentler Christmas atmosphere at Sissinghurst Castle Garden this festive season. Book onto a delicious Christmas lunch, browse through our indulgent range of gifts and stocking fillers, or take a relaxing stroll around the garden.

A Christmas tree stands in the middle of a shop floor, decorated with felt animals, with filled shelves behind it

Christmas at Knole with Beatrix Potter

Get in the Christmas spirit at Knole with decorated courtyards, a giant wreath and the Great Hall adorned with rich, traditional Christmas colours.

Christmas tree decorated with red, gold and orange baubles, with small lights and topped with a red box. There is a large portrait paintings on the walls either side of the tree. There is wooden panelling below these paintings, a wooden bench with a green foliage garland laid along it, and a chequered stone floor.

A Georgian Operatic Christmas at Quebec House

For Christmas 2025, you are invited to celebrate an operatic Georgian Christmas at Quebec House in Kent. Soak up the atmosphere of an 18th century operatic experience. Glimpse the world of the opera through miniature and life-sized scenes set out in the rooms of the former family home of General James Wolfe. Head to the Coach House for a taste of 18th century treats prepared by our volunteer cooks. Open weekends 22 November–21 December 2025, 11am to 2.30pm with last entry at 2pm.

Stylised Georgian wigs on mannequin heads preside over a Christmas Feast at Quebec House. A portrait of General James Wolfe is in the background

Christmas and New Year at Sheffield Park and Garden

Visit Sheffield Park and Garden this Christmas for a magical The Elf on the Shelf® Christmas trail! Discover twelve beautiful hand-painted elf sculptures around the garden as you take in the glorious wintry scenes and delight in festive games and activities for all the family. Warm up with a hot chocolate and mince pie at our festive food stalls and make magical Christmas memories.

The Elf on the Shelf® elves with sled in snowy scene

Christmas at Bodiam Castle

Discover Christmas medieval-style at Bodiam Castle. Enjoy winter walks in the fresh air, treats in the tea-room, listen to stories in the castle and take part in a Christmas trail. With twinkling lights in tower rooms and Father Christmas’s sleigh in the castle courtyard, immerse yourself in the festive spirit.

Christmas wreaths on the doors to the castle

Christmas at Bateman's

There's lots to see and do this festive season at Bateman's, in East Sussex. Explore the home of the writer Rudyard Kipling decorated for Christmas.

Historic room decorated for Christmas with a glowing tree, colourful ornaments, and wrapped gifts on a green-covered table.

Christmas at Lamb House

Return to 1900 and experience the spirit of an American Christmas at Lamb House. Immerse yourself in our New England traditions, inspired by the Christmas celebrations American author and former Lamb House resident Henry James and his family would have thrown. Soak in the greenery, beautifully hand-crafted decorations, and an art installation by the Oaks Specialist College.