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Christmas and New Year at Sheffield Park and Garden

The Snowman™ at Sheffield Park and Garden this Christmas
The Snowman™ at Sheffield Park and Garden this Christmas | © Snowman Enterprises Limited 2024

The Snowman™ is coming to Sheffield Park and Garden for the first time this Christmas.

The Snowman™ at Sheffield Park and Garden this Christmas

30 November – 12 January (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
9am - 4pm, last entry 3.30pm

Families are invited on a festive walk, re-living the magic of Raymond Briggs’ heart-warming picture book. Look out for twelve decorated sculptures of The Snowman™, along a winding wintry path, past beautiful lakes and trees.

Games and activities add to the festive fun, then warm up with hot chocolate and mince pies in the cafe.

Meet The Snowman™

7, 14 & 21 December
On 7, 14 & 21 December 2024 The Snowman™ will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day, perfect for family photo snaps.

  • The trail and personal appearances are free but normal garden admission applies.
  • Pre-booking not required for the trail or public appearances.
  • Dogs are welcome on a short, fixed lead, apart from Saturday mornings before 1pm.


Walking with The Snowman™ at Sheffield Park and Garden is presented by National Trust and Wild in Art in collaboration with Penguin Ventures (part of Penguin Random House UK).

Christmas shopping made easy

Christmas shopping doesn't have to be endless queuing and stress, instead pay our shop and plant centre a visit to pick up presents for the whole family with free, easy parking plus a café and stunning winter walks on hand.

Our shop is home to an abundance of creative presents for all ages, with quality gifts, delicious treats, festive hand-crafted goods and local Sussex makers alongside National Trust favourites.

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Thank you

Whether you're buying a gift for yourself or a loved one, your support enables us to care for the nature, beauty and history here at Sheffield Park. 

Christmas food and drink

Christmas in the Coach House Café means cosy fires, twinkling trees and the tempting smell of delicious foods. From mince pies to winter lunches there is something for everyone. Or if you are heading off round the garden for a winter stroll then we've got decadent hot chocolates and warming cups of tea to keep you toasty, so why not pop past The Shant on your route.

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View from First Bridge towards Middle Lake at Sheffield Park East Sussex

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