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A Christmas tree and decorations in the house at Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
Christmas lights | © National Trust Images/Hugh Mothersole

Christmas around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Christmas is all wrapped up in a twinkling package of gorgeously decorated houses studded with Christmas trees and sparkling with fairy lights in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire. Head to Cliveden for an enchanting Christmas adventure as scenes from The Nutcracker come to life across the estate with sparkling bauble arches and oversized candy canes. At Hughenden there's a joyful Christmas inspired by the nostalgic charm of Christmas cards to loved ones. At Basildon Park and Greys Court we're looking forward to all the thrill of the theatre. Visit us for the perfect backdrop to festive family memories.

Sparkling Christmas days out around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Christmas at Cliveden 

Prepare to be charmed and dazzled this Christmas as the Nutcracker is coming to Cliveden. Watch out for installations from the ballet including a sparkling sugar plum fairy and giant nutcrackers.

Christmas Trees outside the Sounding Chamber in Winter.

Stamped and Sealed: Christmas at Hughenden​ ​ 

A joyful Christmas of twinkling charm, inspired by the joy of festive wishes to loved ones, it’s the perfect backdrop for making treasured Christmas memories with family and friends.

Paper snowflakes falling from the ceiling and large Christmas tree covered in cool white lights

Christmas at Basildon Park 

Experience the enchantment of the season at Basildon Park through the magic of ballet.

View through two doors to a Christmas tree with a santa dress displayed in front

Christmas at Greys Court 

Grab your programme, ticket and opera glasses and join us at Greys Court for a warm nostalgic Christmas inspired by the joy of Victorian theatre.

Christmas decorations inside the house at Greys Court, Oxfordshire

Christmas at Stowe Gardens 

Make memories, enjoy time with family and friends and discover a selection of individually designed snowmen on our winter trail at Stowe this year!

View towards the Gothic Temple and Palladian Bridge with snow on the ground in December at Stowe, Buckinghamshire

Christmas at The Vyne 

Immerse yourself in the magic and wonder of best-loved fairy tales. Expect sparkling decorations and an interactive family trail in The Vyne's house and gardens.

A rose sits inside a bell jar in front of twinkly lights

Christmas tours at Claydon 

Join us on a tour of the rooms to hear how members of the Verney family and their servants celebrated Christmas across three centuries. With shutters tightly closed the House, illuminated by dozens of flickering candles, recreates the spirit of Christmases past. Our decorations range from simple 17th century to handmade Victorian ornaments to 1950s nostalgia.

Images shows visitors through a doorway exploring the house at Stourhead, with a Christmas tree and lights visible in the foreground out of focus

Christmas at Waddesdon 

Coloured lights in the trees at Waddesdon with people in the foreground
Track through gates at Bradenham Estate during the summer

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