Christmas at Claremont Landscape Garden
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.
A Very Penguin Christmas
Saturday 22 November – Sunday 4 January
Waddle into Claremont this festive season for A Very Penguin Christmas. A group of adventurous penguins have travelled all the way from the South Pole to the North Pole (aka Claremont) in search of Father Christmas. Join Captain Iceberg, Professor Snowflake and friends as they explore the Garden with fun games and activities in this delightful family trail.
Learn how to be a little more penguin, with activities like waddle walking, write letters to Father Christmas, or peek under our secret fact boards to uncover amazing flipper facts. Wrap up warm, bring your family huddle, and help the penguins feel right at home on their Claremont Christmas holiday. Plus, don’t forget to snap a joyful Christmas selfie with your new penguin pals – the perfect way to capture a memory of your day.
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.
A sustainable Christmas
if your considering a more sustainable Christmas this year why not consider something second hand or the gift of membership.
Second hand books
Just behind the welcome kiosk and in the cafe you'll find a small collection of adult and children's fiction and non-fiction titles where you might just find the perfect gift Every penny you spend goes back into caring for Claremont so you'll be indirectly supporting us this Christmas too.
The gift of membership
Buying experiences or days out is often considered a more environmentally-friendly alternative to buying presents. So why not give the gift of National Trust membership to your friends and loved ones so that they can enjoy our places for free all year round? While they're enjoying their membership, the money from your gift helps us care for these unforgettable places, keeping them special for everyone, for ever. Ask at the kiosk for details.
Visiting Claremont Landscape Garden with your dog
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Explore the garden at Claremont Landscape Garden
Discover the different features of this landscape garden throughout the year including a grass amphitheatre, tree-lined walks and serpentine lake.
Eating at Claremont Landscape Garden
Find out about the Gardener's Bothy café and the range of food you can eat when you visit Claremont Landscape Garden in Surrey.
