Christmas at Lamb House
Celebrate Christmas at Lamb House and explore a festive writer’s home, steeped in literary history.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Immerse yourself in the Christmas festivities at Lamb House and soak up the festive atmosphere, with beautiful hand-crafted decorations and seasonal greenery throughout.
Inspired by E.F. Benson’s beloved Mapp & Lucia novels, Lamb House will be transformed into 'Mallards', the festive fictional home of Miss Mapp and later Lucia. Expect a warm 'Tilling' welcome, and bid farewell with a jolly “au reservoir”.
With plenty of special memories and photo opportunities to take away from your visit, Christmas at Lamb House is not something to miss this year.
For the first time ever, Lamb House will be open during the ‘Twixmas’ period, welcoming visitors from 27 December to 3 January.
Christmas at Lamb House begins from 5th December, running until 3rd Jan. The house is closed on the 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 24th, 25th and the 26th.
Last entry to the house is at 3:30pm, with the house closing at 4pm.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
Due to the historic nature of the house, there is no step-free access.
- Meeting point
Please scan your National Trust membership cards or purchase entry tickets at Visitor Reception in the annexe next to the main entrance to the house.
Upcoming events
Book of the Month
Join us at Lamb House to discover a unique Book of the Month, inspired by the house's rich history and refreshed every month.
Captured by Caricature: Max Beerbohm and Henry James
The exhibition features a selection of Max Beerbohm's caricatures of Henry James as well as sketches by William Rothenstein and John Singer Sargent from the collection.
Community Coffee Mornings at Lamb House
Fancy a chat over a cuppa? Come along to our free coffee mornings on the last Wednesday of every month, with a designated Chatter & Natter table.
Candlelight Haunted Tours
Join us for an after-hours ghost tour of Lamb House by candlelight... if you dare!