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Christmas trail at Bodiam Castle

Find the Christmas presents hidden around the medieval castle on this festive trail.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

A naughty elf has left gifts lying around the castle! Can you help Father Christmas and spot them all?

Saturday 29 November – Sunday 4 January (closed 24 & 25 December) 10am–3pm

£2 per trail, includes a small Christmas themed prize.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for families.

Meeting point

Trail available from visitor reception.

What to bring and wear

Most areas of the castle are open-air, so please dress for the winter weather. Paths in the grounds can be muddy in wet weather.

Accessibility

The route to the castle is over gravelled paths. Some areas of the castle are not accessible by wheelchair. Please see the access information at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle

Upcoming events

Christmas Lunch at Bodiam Castle 

Celebrate the festive season with family and friends over a delicious two or three-course Christmas lunch in the Wharf Tea-room.

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on
24 Nov to 22 Dec 2025
at 12:00 to 12:30+ 83 other dates or times

Christmas at Bodiam Castle 

Unwrap Bodiam Castle this Christmas. With twinkling lights, Christmas trees in tower rooms, Father Christmas’s sleigh in the castle courtyard and warming treats in the Wharf tea-room, experience the charm of Bodiam Castle this Christmas.

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on
29 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 15:30+ 34 other dates or times

Christmas storytelling 

Enjoy the magic of Christmas through festive stories told in a cosy castle tower room.

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on
29 Nov to 21 Dec 2025
at 11:30 to 14:30+ 7 other dates or times

Christmas wreath making workshops at Bodiam Castle 

Join award winning floristry teacher Hilary to create a beautiful Christmas wreath for your home.

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on
1 Dec to 9 Dec 2025
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 2 other dates or times