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Christmas at Belton

Belton House is lit up in red with yellow and white snowflakes across it. The gardens are in the foreground and there is a scattering of snow on the ground.
Christmas at Belton 2025 | © National Trust Images

Christmas at Belton returns for 2025 with a brand-new light trail, stunning installations, and all the festive magic you love.

A Spectacular After-Dark Experience

Explore the majestic grounds of Belton House as they are transformed into a glowing winter wonderland. Created by award-winning light trail producers, this breathtaking illuminated trail features twinkling lights and immersive seasonal sounds.

More Than Just Lights…

Christmas at Belton is more than a light trail - it’s a complete Christmas experience! Enjoy the festive fairground, indulge in delicious seasonal treats, and sip on mulled wine or hot chocolate from our hand-picked food and beverage stalls. And of course, don’t miss a magical glimpse of Father Christmas along the way!

Make Christmas at Belton Your Holiday Tradition

This unmissable Christmas attraction is one of the best Christmas events in Lincolnshire, perfect for creating unforgettable memories with loved ones. The most popular dates sell fast, so book early to secure your preferred time!

Where to spend Christmas? Right here at Christmas at Belton 2025!

Festive Porker Yorkshire Pudding Wrap
Warm up with a Festive Porker Yorkshire Pudding Wrap at Christmas at Belton | © Freemans Event Partners

Festive food and drink

Get deliciously festive this season as Freemans Event Partners serve up hearty holiday bites like the Christmas Roast Pizza, the Festive Porker Yorkshire Pudding Wrap, plus warm crepes, crumble and toasted marshmallows. Sip on a luxurious hot chocolate or a comforting hot toddy. Meat-free and non-gluten-containing ingredient options available.

Car parking

National Trust members receive free car parking when booked in advance. Select parking when you buy your tickets and your membership parking will be validated on the evening of your visit. Please note that National Trust members will be charged for parking when purchasing on the day.

Non-National Trust members are advised to book parking when buying tickets, unless planning to travel by public transport.

Please be mindful that Belton village is not part of the National Trust Belton Estate. We politely ask that visitors don't park in the village, as this is a busy main road and the entrance to Christmas at Belton, and ask that drivers are respectful to the village residents. 

A family of four huddle together and gaze up in wonder at an arched corridor or golden lights surrounding them.
Make Christmas at Belton your holiday tradition | © National Trust Images

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Explore our fun family day out ideas, including our indoor play area and outdoor adventure playground. Make the most of your day out with the kids at Belton.

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Eating and shopping at Belton 

Rest and refuel in a historic setting or treat yourself to something special to take home. Find out about our dog-friendly café and other places to eat and shop.

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Visiting the gardens at Belton 

Explore the gardens at Belton, including the Italian Garden, a Conservatory and a Dutch Garden with formal bedding schemes. Whatever time of year you visit, the shifting seasons provide a great variety of colour and wildlife to see.

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Belton's collection 

Take a closer look at 400 years of ambitious collecting, where treasures include English portraiture, Oriental ceramics and a restored lapis lazuli cabinet.

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Exploring the estate at Belton 

Explore 1,300 acres of parkland at Belton and find out more about the wildlife you may see along the way, including the herd of historic fallow deer.

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