Christmas at Erddig

Opening times

• Saturday 30 Nov - January 5 - open 10am-4pm (house open 11.30 - 15.00) 

• Dec 16,17,18,19 - the property will be open 10am-7pm (house opening on these days 11.30-3.00pm re-opening for evenings 4.00pm-6.30pm) 

• Closed Dec 24 and 25 

• Find out more about our opening times here

Christmas in the house

This festive season, Erddig House will be transformed with beautiful traditional decorations inspired by the poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Moore. As you wander through the house, you'll encounter key moments from the poem brought to life, with each room carefully decorated to reflect different stanzas. 

Children can embark on a special spotter trail, guiding them through the house as they discover delightful details like handcrafted mice, tables adorned with deliciously sweet treats, stockings hung by the fire with care, and sugarplums dancing in the bedroom. Adding to the festive magic, the property will feature stunning Christmas installations. One highlight is a captivating paper installation by Bethan Maddocks, which includes a motorised tree of paper cutouts that play with light and shadow, offering a truly enchanting experience.

Capture the magic of your festive day with 5 free photo prints, courtesy of our photo service partner, CEWE. Simply visit the CEWE Photostation in the Tribes Room to print your favorite moments directly from your phone.  

Festive outdoor decorations 

This festive season, the Erddig grounds will be adorned with charming Christmas decorations that evoke a rustic, vintage feel. Throughout the grounds, you’ll find beautiful Christmas trees and greenery handcrafted by our dedicated volunteers. Additionally, life-sized willow reindeer will be attached to our festive Christmas carriage, providing the perfect selfie spot for visitors. 

Magical evenings at Erddig

We want everyone to experience the magic of Christmas at Erddig, so we’ll be extending our opening hours from 16 to 19 December, staying open until 7pm. On these special dates, the house will be open from 11.30 am to 3pm and will reopen at 4pm, with last entry at 6.30 pm. 

Follow the festive route through the house. Enjoy toasting marshmallows in the Timber Yard (weather permitting, additional charges apply) and festive craft activities in our education room. Don’t miss our Reverse Grotto, open from 4pm to 6pm, where you can meet Father Christmas and donate essential food items to those in need.

The restaurant will also be open, offering hot drinks and tasty snacks to warm you up. Please note, the garden will close at 4pm.