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A child running towards a Christmas tree at Dunster Castle in Somerset
Christmas at Dunster Castle, Somerset | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Christmas in and around Somerset

Christmas 2024 was about making new memories and surrounding yourself with Christmas traditions as you explored the magnificent houses, castle and gardens in and around Somerset. Check back later to plan your 2025 festive days out and discover lots of things to see and do with all the family.

Top Christmas days out in Somerset

Christmas at Montacute House 

Christmas fun from 23 November. Four sacks of presents have slipped off the sleigh, so Father Christmas has sent the reindeer out to find them. Can you discover where in the world the sacks have landed? The ground floor of the house will be feeling festive with a beautiful 15-foot tree decorating the Great Hall. The café and shop will be open for tasty treats and the shop for gifts for all ages.

Christmas at Montacute House

Christmas at Dunster 

Explore the seasonally decorated rooms at Dunster Castle this Christmas, stock up on gifts for your loved ones from the Stables Shop and take in the winter views from the garden. Join us for new additions or enjoy favourites returning for another year, there's something for everyone this festive season. The castle and gardens are open at weekends throughout December and daily 14 December - 4 January. The Stables Shop, Watermill Tearoom, parkland and car park are open daily.

A child running towards a Christmas tree at Dunster Castle in Somerset

Christmas at Prior Park 

The 12 Days of Christmas will be returning to the garden for 2025, with magical interpretations of this family-favourite carol. Explore the garden and watch it come to life, with fun activities to discover.

A wintery scene with frosty grass and low sun shining behind the Palladian Bridge at Prior Park Landscape Garden, Somerset

Christmas 2025 at Tyntesfield 

This Christmas, Tyntesfield invites visitors to Once Upon a Christmas Time, a festive fairytale experience across the estate and house. From Cinderella in the Rose Garden to the wild swans, Mad Hatter’s tea party, Weston’s fairytale, a towering beanstalk, and even Narnia, enchanting scenes await at every turn — with many more surprises inside the house. Beyond the trail, enjoy a traditional carousel, a chapel street scene, festive concerts, trails, and craft workshops. Created in partnership with SuperCulture and local communities, this magical season promises a full day of wonder. No advance booking is required.

A mother and child enjoying a Christmas tree in the Hall of Tyntesfield House, Somerset

Christmas lights at Stourhead 

A million twinkling lights are set to bring the garden to life as the Christmas at Stourhead illuminated trail returns in 2025.

A family looking out at one of the Christmas at Stourhead installations for 2025

Festive fun at Stourhead 

Get ready for a season of festive joy at Stourhead, with a schedule of wonderful activities and a beautifully decorated house. Experience a magical Christmas season and make magical memories.

Festive house decorations and spectacularly decorated Christmas trees, Stourhead, Wiltshire

Christmas at Fyne Court 

There was lots going-on at Fyne Court this festive season from wreath-making workshops to festive lantern decorating.

Close up of a person's arms and hands as they make a Christmas wreath with evergreen foliage, holly leaves and red berries and sticks of cinnamon

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Christmas in Wiltshire 

From after-dark illuminated trails to festive decorations, we've something for the whole family this Christmas around Wiltshire. Here's a few suggestions to start planning your visit.

A close-up image of a Christmas tree with lights and baubles at Uppark, with more lights out of focus in the background

Christmas around Bath and Bristol 

There are plenty of opportunities for wintry walks, warming treats, festive family trails and Christmas decorations galore around Bath and Bristol.

Staff and volunteers decorate a 1940s style Christmas tree

Christmas in and around Dorset 

Plan your festive day out at places around Dorset. From illuminated trails, festive walks to Christmas traditions at houses and gardens, there's something for the whole family to enjoy.

A vintage carousel in front of Kingston Lacy

Christmas around Devon and Exmoor 

Discover unique houses and gardens in Devon and Exmoor transformed for Christmas.

Images show an adult holding a small girl who is reaching towards the Christmas decorations in the house at Killerton
A stone mansion with the sun beginning to set behind it and light catching in the large windows

Discover more in Somerset

From Tudor houses and hidden gardens to tors, gorges and natural piers, see what Somerset has to offer.