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A glowing Christmas tree in the window of the Long Gallery at Ham House, looking really festive — Christmas at Ham House | © National Trust Images/Chris Davies

Christmas in London

Find out how the magnificent houses and peaceful gardens around London will be transformed for Christmas 2024.

Christmas tree decorated with natural ornaments at Ham House and Garden, Surrey

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A Gilded Christmas at Ham House & Garden

Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Ham House, sumptuously decorated in gold and gilded splendour for Christmas 2024. Take in twinkling candlelight and fairy lights, Christmas trees and aromatic greenery as you discover the stunning Stuart interiors.

A visitor crafting a wreath during a Christmas wreath making workshop

Wreath making workshops at Osterley Park & House

6 - 10 December: Make a beautifully festive decoration for your front door by layering up winter foliage and decorations. A chance to switch off from the rush of the busy Christmas season. Booking essential, all skill levels welcome.

Children visiting Father Christmas in a stone grotto surrounded by trees

Father Christmas at Morden Hall Park

(0-8yrs) - 30 Nov & 7,8,14,15 December, booking essential. Come and draw or write your Christmas wish list and post it via our special postcard express. Then visit the cosy enchanted grotto for a special meeting with Father Christmas himself. His Elves have been busy all year making gifts to hand out to all those that visit.

A selection of Christmas food and drink items in the shop at Chirk Castle

Morden Hall Park Garden Centre: Late Night Shopping evenings

Stock up on beautiful festive decorations and gifts at Late Night Shopping evenings on Thursday 28 November & 5 December. You'll be serenaded as you browse by the Croydon Male Voice Choir.

Two women explore the indoor Christmas market at Calke Abbey. They're seen here looking and touching products displayed on one of the stalls.

Young Makers: Christmas themed market at Morden Hall Park

Sunday 24 November, 10am - 4pm. Support local young entrepreneurs aged 16-25 and find a beautifully crafted Christmas gifts or possibly even a treat for yourself.

Sunset over the meadows at Runnymede during winter

Walking in London

Wrap up warm and step outside for a festive walk with the whole family. Just the thing to blow away the cobwebs during the rush of Christmas. Choose from short level routes, or longer more adventurous walks.

Mince pie and a cup of tea with a sprig of holly and background of fairy lights

Places to eat in London

Discover some favourite tea-rooms and cafés in London and plan where to stop for a tasty treat on your next adventure

A stack of mince pie brownies on a cooling rack

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Mince pie brownies

A festive twist on a classic brownie, these indulgent mince pie brownies make for a great dessert and are a great way to use up any leftover mince pies.

A volunteer stands on top of a step ladder with a pair of secateurs, pruning an apple tree in winter while wrapped up in a woolly hat and fleece.

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Gardening tips for winter

Keep your garden or green spaces thriving with our winter gardening tips. There are plenty of jobs to keep you busy, including protecting your plants and wildlife, planting for winter colour, pruning rose bushes and planning ahead for warmer days.

Christmas tree decorated with traditional ornaments and a family in the background at Cragside, Northumberland

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Make scented orange slice tree decorations

Learn how to make simple and sustainable Christmas decorations with orange slices and cloves. You can either adorn your own Christmas tree or give them as a gift.

Exterior view of Fenton House and Garden, London. The gardens include an orchard, kitchen garden, rose garden and formal terraces and lawns.

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