A girl and a boy looking at a Christmas tree, covered in lights at Ickworth in Suffolk. — Bauble decorations on a Christmas tree | © National Trust Images/Rob Stothard

Christmas in Suffolk

Christmas isn't far away, which means it's time to get into the festive spirit. Book your tickets to Ickworth's winter illuminations, or join us here for an exciting new Christmas experience for 2023. There will also be Christmas crafts, Yuletide celebrations and more.

Two glass decanters filled with brandy and cherry on a large silver tray with five glasses. behind is a blurred christmas tree background

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Christmas at Ickworth

Join the festivities at Ickworth Estate and step back in time for a Georgian inspired Christmas celebration. The Rotunda is the setting for Stage Splendour, with theatrical staging throughout. From a snow-covered forest of trees, an opulent dinner party and comedy party scene, experience Ickworth house like never before. Head to the West Wing Gallery for children’s Christmas Crafts or go in search for woodland animals on the outdoor family trail. Visit the café for a tasty Christmas treat or pick up the perfect gift in the shop.

Ickworth's rotunda lit in pink with bushes either side of the path leading up to it lit in green

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Ickworth's Light Nights

Join us 10 - 26 November for an evening wander around Ickworth’s gardens as they are transformed by colour and light. Tickets now on sale!

A young girl hanging a label on a twig Christmas tree in the High Hall at Sutton Hoo

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Yule at Sutton Hoo

Discover what the festive period meant to the Anglo-Saxons living 1500 year ago and find out where our traditions came from with Yuletide celebration at Sutton Hoo.

A woman and little boy looking at decorations and wishes hanging from a Christmas tree

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Christmas at Lavenham Guildhall

Enjoy the magical Christmas lights and spectacular tree in the market square, follow a festive family trail in the Guildhall and indulge in some seasonal specials in the tea-room.

Coastguard Cottages at Dunwich Heath, with frost-covered heathland in the foreground

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Christmas at Dunwich Heath

Enjoy a Christmas with a difference at Dunwich Heath and Beach, where you can get back to nature and explore a very special habitat on the Suffolk coast.

A gold heart and red stocking Christmas decoration in the branches of a Christmas tree

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Christmas at Flatford

We'll be celebrating the festive season at Flatford this year with decorations, winter treats and Christmas crafts. Enjoy a winter walk in the Suffolk countryside with your loved ones, or join one of our Christmas events. There's also a seasonal menu in our cosy tea-room and a chance to pick up the perfect stocking filler from the shop.

A selection of fashion accessories, including a hat, scarf and gloves, next to a Christmas tree

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Your Christmas gift guide

Searching for the perfect Christmas presents for friends and family? Take a look at our 2023 Christmas gift guide for a selection of thoughtful and sustainable gifts that also help to take care of nature, beauty and history. Order your gifts from our online shop by 18 December to make sure everything arrives in time for Christmas.

Visitors in the kitchen at Christmas, Petworth, West Sussex

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Gift membership

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Give someone special a whole year of adventures with National Trust gift membership. Whether you're searching for a present for mum, dad, your grandparents or a friend who wants to explore more places, a gift membership could make their year.