Enjoy the build-up to the festive season at Baddesley Clinton. Reflect on Christmas memories and traditions, enjoy the decorations and explore the great outdoors.
Best times to visit at Christmas
Baddesley can get very busy during the Christmas period. If you’re looking for a quieter experience we recommend weekday visits where possible. Baddesley tends to be at its busiest between 11am – 2pm during weekends and school holidays, and house tickets might run out before noon. House tickets are handed out on a first-come-first-served basis for the next available slot, please be aware that you might have to wait up to a couple of hours between your arrival and your allocated slot on the busiest days.
Christmas at Baddesley Clinton
At Baddesley this Christmas, from 29 November – 4 January, there is great excitement as a long-awaited white Christmas is anticipated.
The kitchen is all abustle with the preparation of festive food, the log fire in the Great Hall is burning to keep the chill at bay and the children are dreaming of the snowmen they might build and the fun of snowball fights ahead.
A Christmas feast is laid out in the Dining Room and in the Great Parlour a winter wonderland surprise awaits.
The house opens at 10.30am and last entrance is 3.30pm.
Don't forget to head on over to the Barn Restaurant for a winter treat and browse the shop for Christmas gifts.
The festive season can be a very busy time here at Baddesley. If you're looking for a quieter, more relaxed visit, weekdays either early in the morning or late afternoon are a little less busy.
Some Christmas Highlights at Baddesley
Here are just a few of the many seasonal delights we have for you at Baddesley this Christmas
Come and spot twelve giant The Snowman™ sculptures around the gardens at Baddesley Clinton this winter from 12 November 2025 to 11 January 2026*, presented by Wild in Art.
Pick up a trail map from Visitor Reception and see if you can find all of the decorated sculptures around the gardens. The Snowman™ sculptures have been painted by national and international artists, showcasing designs inspired by the carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas.
Inspired by Raymond Briggs’ heart-warming picture book, The Snowman™, this timeless classic is all set to come alive in the gardens at Baddesley Clinton. With themes of friendship, imagination and adventure, the well-loved story of The Snowman™ is the perfect festive trail to explore with friends and family.
Enjoy a journey through art and adventure with friends and family this winter!
There are no steps or steep gradients along the snowman trail. The route is on hard standing paths and there are benches dotted along the way. Our full accessibility statement can be found here.
Dogs
Please be aware that dogs can pass through Visitor Reception and into the barnyard, but not the restaurant, house or garden. The majority of The Snowman™ sculptures (11/12) are positioned throughout the gardens and are not accessible to dogs.
Winter is the perfect time to pull on your walking boots, wrap up warm and head out on a stroll across the Warwickshire countryside. Maybe you’ll get to see the crisp low-lying morning mists, hear the frosty grass crunch under your boots or the sound of birds calling through the icy weather.
Christmas shopping made easy
Get this festive season underway with our range of Christmas essentials, inspired by the special places we care for. From Christmas garlands to Christmas Eve games, festive tree decorations and luxury Christmas biscuits, find inspiration to make the holidays extra special this year.
Don't forget to indulge in a delicious hot chocolate and mince pie from the restaurant. We'll be serving a selection of hot and cold food and drinks and light snacks which you can enjoy from the indoor or outdoor seating or takeaway – perfect for a stroll around the gardens.
So come and get into the festive spirit here at Baddesley and enjoy the decorations followed by a delicious treat from the restaurant and a walk around the Warwickshire countryside this Christmas.
Discover more at Baddesley Clinton
Find out when Baddesley Clinton is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Find the restaurant serving drinks, meals, light bites and cakes, as well as the shop and plant sales, in the barnyard. Pick up your next read from the second-hand bookshop.
Explore the 150 acres of parkland, open farmland and dense woodland that make up the estate. Relax by the lake, discover the animal sculptures in the woodlands, and watch wildlife.
