Christmas at Clumber Park
Christmas is coming to Clumber Park! Step into the festive season and enjoy a host of magical experiences, creative activities and seasonal events for all ages. Whether you’re meeting Father Christmas, following our festive sculpture trail or simply enjoying a winter day in the park, there are so many ways to make special memories.
Peter Rabbit™ comes to Clumber
This winter, Peter Rabbit™ will be hopping into the park as the star of our brand-new Wild in Art sculpture trail.
From Saturday 21 November to Sunday 3 January, discover 12 larger-than-life Peter Rabbit™ sculptures waiting to be found around the park. Each one has been beautifully decorated by artists from across the UK, making every sculpture unique.
Wrap up warm, grab your walking shoes and set off on a festive adventure to see if you can find them all.
Free event. No booking required. Admission to the park applies.
In partnership with Wild in Art and Penguin Ventures.
Meet Father Christmas
There’ll be magic and Yuletide cheer in the Old Parsonage as Father Christmas arrives in his enchanting grotto.
Greeted by our guides, you’ll step into a magical Winter Wonderland where you can explore and play with the toys before your family is invited through to meet Father Christmas in his cosy living room.
You’ll have time to tell him what you’d like for Christmas, give him your wish list and capture a special photo together before heading to the Elves’ Toy Shop to choose a gift.
Taking place on:
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 November.
Saturday 5, Sunday 6, Saturday 12, Sunday 13, Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 December.
Monday 21, Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 December.
Tickets
Tickets are £18.50 per child which includes an accompanying adult. Additional adults £3.
Each ticket includes admission into the park for the child and their accompanying adult.
Storytime with Father Christmas for toddlers and babies
Little ones can enjoy a magical festive encounter with Father Christmas as he shares some of his favourite Christmas stories, nursery rhymes and songs.
Designed especially for toddlers and babies, these gentle, interactive sessions are a lovely way to introduce little ones to the magic of Christmas.
Taking place on:
Thursday 3, Wednesday 9, Thursday 10, Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 December.
Tickets
Tickets are £15.50 per child which includes an accompanying adult. Additional adults £3.
Each ticket includes admission into the park for the child and their accompanying adult.
Craft workshops
The workshops will be delivered by eco florist, Liz Baxter from Side Farm Flowers. Create your own festive decoration using all natural materials, with foliage from the grounds of Clumber.
Each workshop is £55 per person and includes cake and a hot drink.
All sessions run from 10.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 15.00 and take place in the Head Gardener's Cottage, next to the walled kitchen garden.
Wreath making
Saturday 21, Sunday 22 & Friday 27 November.
Tuesday 1 & Sunday 6 December.
To book, please click here
Festive table decoration
Saturday 19 December.
To book, please click here
Festive theatre performance
You are invited to celebrate the festive season as critically acclaimed theatre company This Is My Theatre brings Charles Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol to life in a stunning one-act adaptation.
Taking place in the Chapel, it will be packed with charm, cheer and plenty of carols. The production is sure to spread joy and warm hearts this Christmas.
To book, please click here
Music in the Chapel
Take in the atmosphere of the Chapel of St Mary the Virgin this season with our free festive events. No booking required.
Nine lessons & Carols, our traditional carol service will take place on Sunday 20 December from 14.00.
The Christmas Day service begins at 11.30. Please be aware that access into the park will be granted for those attending the service, however, the park's facilities will be closed.
Family Lantern Walks
Wrap up warm and join us at dusk on Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 January for our guided Family Lantern Walks around the Pleasure Grounds. Hear new tales from the past and see Clumber in a different light.
Bookings opening soon.
Festive organised walks & runs
Enjoy our free Heritage & Horticulture Amble around Clumber Park's Pleasure Grounds on Monday 21 December. The theme's for this year's walk is Flowers and Flutters: the 6th Duke and Duchess
Dress up and kick of the festivities early by taking part in our special Christmas Eve Peter Rabbit™ 10k Trail Run. Booking essential, bookings opening soon.
Our December Trust 10k trail run will take place on Sunday 27 December.
Join us for our annual Tinsel Trek on Tuesday 29 December and blow away the cobwebs with our free, volunteer-led walk, approximately 6-7 miles long. Meet under the Clock Tower at 10.30. Date to be confirmed.
Festive Dog Walk
Our annual doggie Christmas jumper walk is always a popular event. Enjoy a cuppa and a free mince pie in Central Bark, our dog-friendly cafe, afterwards.
Date to be confirmed shortly.
Santa Paws
Treat your four-legged friends to a visit from Santa Paws at Central Bark. £2 per dog which includes a special treat. No booking required.
Dates to be confirmed shortly.
Things you might be interested in
Visiting Clumber Park
With 3,800 acres of parkland to explore, there's so much to see and do at Clumber Park through every season.
Visiting the Chapel of St Mary the Virgin at Clumber Park
The 19th century Chapel of St Mary is a must-see on a visit to Clumber Park.
Visiting Clumber Park with your dog
Clumber Park is a three pawprint rated place. Exploring the 3,800 acres of beautiful parkland with your dog by your side is one of the best ways to see Clumber Park.
Getting active at Clumber Park
From lakeside runs to woodland rides, Clumber Park has 20 miles of trails for cyclists, runners and walkers to explore. Bridlepaths through the estate provide an opportunity to explore on horseback.
The history of Clumber Park
Discover the grand past of Clumber Park; as a hunting ground for royalty, under the care of 13 Dukes and its connections to the Second World War.
