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Sussex is a place of iconic coastline, gardens, literary greats, rolling South Downs, vast art collections and a castle.
Christmas in Sussex
We're bringing festive traditions to life at our country houses, atmospheric gardens and wintry countryside in Sussex this Christmas 2026.
Top Christmas days out in Sussex
Christmas at Nymans
21 Nov - 4 Jan. Join us for Christmas at Nymans and explore enchanting scenes in the decorated house and a family trail in the garden. In the garden, an adventure trail awaits for all the family. Delve deeper into a land of make-believe inside the house, where rooms are transformed into a Christmas wonderland.
Dreaming of Christmas at Standen
21 Nov - 5 Jan. It’s Christmas and the Beale family have decorated their home in festive splendour, inspired by its beautiful Arts and Crafts interiors. See patterns escaping from wallpapers, peacocks leaping from curtains and Christmas magic inspired by the family’s playful storytelling, weaving enchantment into every corner.
A Magical Christmas at Petworth House
28 Nov - 3 Jan. Nature becomes the artist this Christmas at Petworth House. Journey through grand state rooms of where creativity and nature come together. Marvel beneath the stars, gaze up at the moon, and discover an enchanting festive experience inspired by the natural world. Each room glows with wonder. There will be towering trees, late openings, workshops, a Christmas makers market, all new Festive Teas and much more.
