Christmas at Claremont Landscape Garden

Two parents and a young child stroll through a snowy landscape garden, next to snowy partly frozen water — Grab your coats for a festive walk at Claremont | © National Trust Images/John Millar

A walk around Claremont is always a popular Christmas tradition and this season we're bringing a little bit of festive sparkle. Watch this space for details of what we've got planned.

A walk at Claremont is always a pleasure with its winding pathways, secret spaces and pastoral landscape views. Over the Christmas period it becomes the perfect place to get together with friends and family, whether its a frosty morning stroll or getting the kids out to burn off some pent-up festive energy.

Four geese walking across a snow covered area at Claremont Landscape Garden — Not quite six geese a-laying at a snowy Claremont Landscape Garden | © Juliet D'Costa

Winter walks

Short strolls

For an easy stroll around the gardens, take the short circular route around the lake, suitable for all the family (including your four-legged ones) with level access throughout. Say hello to the waterfowl braving the cold and admire the eighteenth-century grass amphitheatre as you walk along. You can even enjoy a little greenery as you walk through corridors of laurel and rhododendron.

Longer routes

For a slightly bigger challenge, take one of the longer routes around the garden. Each hill comes with its own reward - like the camellia terrace, dedicated to former resident Princess Charlotte of Augusta and her prince, its winter blooms chasing away the seasonal blues. Don't forget to head to the top of the amphitheatre to take in a sweeping view of the 49-acre estate and beyond.

Hot drinks and tasty treats

Once you've completed the walk, pop into the Gardener's Borthy Cafe for a hot drinks and festive treats, made in-house that will warm your spirits as well as your toes.

Adventures for children

Follow the wooded path up the hill opposite the amphitheatre and you'll come across Badgers Basecamp, a den building adventure site, perfect for little people to explore and create their own magical shelter.

It's a steep path though. so if you have younger children and a pushchair, then the play area is best. It's filled with miniature versions of features in Claremont's garden and is the perfect place for them to let off some steam.