Christmas at Nymans: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Published:: 01 August 2024

Mr Tumnus and Lucy walking through through snowy wood. | © Narnia® is a registered trademark of CS Lewis Pte Ltd THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE by C.S. Lewis copyright © C.S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. 1950 llustration by Pauline Baynes © copyright 1950 CS Lewis Pte Ltd.

***THIS ARTICLE IS FOR CHRISTMAS 2024, PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER IN THE YEAR FOR DETAILS OF CHRISTMAS AT NYMANS 2025*** Step through the wardrobe into Narnia at Nymans this Christmas. See the house decorated as the Professor's home, go through the wardrobe into the world of Narnia and peek into the Beaver's burrow and Mr Tumnus' cave. Upstairs see the witch's castle, while out in the garden get together with friends and family and have a go at The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe family trail designed by TIN SHED scenery. From Saturday 23 Nov 2024 until Sunday 5 Jan 2025: 10am – 3.30pm for the trail with garden closing at 4pm. House opens at 11am with last entry at 3pm (closes 3.30pm).

The Snow Queen at Nymans | © National Trust / Gary Cosham

Christmas at Nymans: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Sat 23 Nov 2024 - Sun 5 Jan 2025: 10am – 4pm

Step through the wardrobe into Narnia at Nymans this Christmas. Inspired by C.S. Lewis’ classic tale, ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’, explore enchanting scenes on a magical, festive journey through the decorated house. (House open 11am - 3.30pm, last entry 3pm). A trail in the garden takes families on a voyage to Narnia, from the White Witch’s kingdom to the Beavers’ cottage.

See what's on this Christmas

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe family Christmas trail in the garden

Sat 23 Nov 2024 - Sun 5 Jan 2025: 10am – 4pm

Follow the interactive trail in the garden with life-size wardrobes framing classic scenes and Narnia inspired activities to take part in. Discover the Beaver’s cottage, find Father Christmas’s sleigh and sit on the throne at Cair Paravel. Free trail.

Christmas Trail

The Beaver's Cottage at Nymans | © National Trust / Gary Cosham

A house decorated for Christmas

Sat 23 Nov 2024 - Sun 5 Jan 2025: 11am – 3.30pm

In the house be greeted with the warmth and sparkle of a 1940s Christmas with trees, traditional toys and paper decorations. Follow in the footsteps of wartime evacuees, Edmund, Lucy, Susan and Peter, passing through that famous wardrobe and into the kingdom of the White Witch, a landscape of frost, snow and Turkish Delight.

House opens at 11am with last entry to the house at 3pm. House closes 3.30pm.

Opening times for Nymans

Needle felting workshops at Nymans | © National Trust / Claire Hewitt
Hot chocolate at Nymans | © National Trust / Paul Harris

Christmas making activities at Nymans

Needle felting workshops - snowman or penguin

Mon 9, Tues 10 & Weds 11 Dec: 10am - 1.30pm

Join Nikki Scally of 'Felt at Home' for this half day needle felting workshop in the Potting Shed. Everything you need to create your own unique needle felted snowman or penguin will be provided. A relaxed atmosphere awaits in the Potting shed with a cosy and warm log burner. Admission to Nymans is included as well as tea, coffee and biscuits.

Booking is essential. Tickets £50.

Christmas food and drink

Feast on crumble topped mince pies or festive spiced muffins. Celebrate Christmas in the welcome café with a traditional Christmas lunch and a slice of iced fruit cake. There’s no need to book ahead for a Christmas lunch. (Christmas lunch begins on Sunday 1 Dec with last orders at 2pm). Plenty of festive treats are on offer to keep hunger at bay too and our range of comforting drinks with a festive feel are perfect for the season. In the Riding House café enjoy refreshments both inside and out in the courtyard around the Christmas tree. (Last orders for food and drink 3.45pm)

Christmas shopping at Nymans

Find artisanal gifts, delicious nibbles, unique homeware and a range of beautiful books and toys in our large shop. Get inspiration for presents with gift ideas that you won’t find anywhere else. Profits from the shop go straight back into looking after Nymans.

**Nymans is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day**

The Forecourt garden, with stone-paved paths, square lawns and small trees, with the house behind, at Nymans, West Sussex

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