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The decorated house at Polesden Lacey | © National Trust Images / Paul Harris

Christmas in Surrey

This Christmas 2025, we're bringing festive traditions to life at our country houses, atmospheric gardens and wintry countryside in Surrey.

Top Christmas days out in Surrey

Alice's Christmas in Wonderland at Polesden Lacey 

22 Nov – 4 Jan. Lewis Carroll's timeless tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, comes to Polesden Lacey this Christmas, as the house and grounds turn into a festive Wonderland. Follow the White Rabbit inside the house to see ground-floor rooms beautifully dressed for Christmas. Enjoy lavish displays based on scenes from the book, with Christmas decorations and twinkling trees at every turn. Outside, follow the children's trail around the grounds to win a prize and enjoy a range of seasonal activities, amusements and treats.

A mother and father and their young daughter admire a Christmas tree at Polesden Lacey

Discover The Snowdogs at Hatchlands Park 

15 Nov - 6 Jan. Discover The Snowdogs at Hatchlands Park this winter. Inspired by the animated sequel to Raymond Briggs’ timeless picture book The Snowman™, take a festive sculpture trail through the parkland to find Wild in Art’s ten uniquely decorated sculptures of The Snowdog and enjoy festive family activities along the way. Throughout December, 12-3pm, visit the house for a traditional country house Christmas.

A drawing of the Snowdog with coloured socks as ears and surrounded by fairy lights, with pencil drawn snow coloured pine trees in the background and the words: Snowdogs Discover at Hatchlands Park

A Nutcracker Christmas at Winkworth Arboretum 

29 Nov - 4 Jan. Enjoy a Nutcracker-themed walking trail this Christmas at Winkworth Arboretum, with life size sculptures, games and activities for families and a vintage carousel.

Nutcracker statue in front of hedge decorated for Christmas
A group of visitors walking along a path between trees at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

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