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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

For Christmas 2024 make new memories and surround yourself with Christmas traditions as you explore the magnificent houses, castle and gardens in and around Somerset. Plan your 2024 festive days out and discover lots of things to see and do with all the family.

Top Christmas days out in Somerset

A child running towards a Christmas tree at Dunster Castle in Somerset
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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. The castle and gardens are open 10am-4pm at weekends throughout December and daily 21 December-1 January. The Stables Shop, Watermill Tearoom, parkland and car park open daily.

Christmas at Montacute House
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Christmas at Montacute House 

Reindeer World Tour: A Christmas journey at Montacute House

A wintery scene at Prior Park with frosty grass and sun low shining behind the Palladian Bridge
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Christmas at Prior Park 

The new 12 Days of Christmas trail will be coming to the garden for 2024, with magical interpretations of this family-favourite carol. Explore the garden and watch it come to life, with fun activities to discover.

Tyntesfield Hall at Christmas
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Christmas 2024 at Tyntesfield 

Take a step back in time and immerse yourself in Christmas Past at Tyntesfield. Follow the family reindeer trail, try your hand at craft workshops, experience a festive carousel ride and soak in the Christmas spirit with festive decorations in Tyntesfield House and across Tyntesfield Estate. Tyntesfield will combine Christmas traditions with wider community themes through stunning art installations, innovative decorations and interactive experiences.

A man with a young girl on his shoulders looking at Christmas lights
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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 2024.

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

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 at Fyne Court 

There's lots going-on at Fyne Court this festive season. Find out more about all our activities.

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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.

Staff and volunteers decorate a 1940s style Christmas tree

Christmas around Bath and Bristol 

Find out how the magnificent houses and peaceful gardens around Bath and Bristol were transformed for Christmas.

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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.

Images show an adult holding a small girl who is reaching towards the Christmas decorations in the house at Killerton

Christmas around Devon and Exmoor 

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

The west front of Montacute house as the sun begins to set behind it

Discover more in Somerset

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