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A close-up image of a Christmas tree with lights and baubles at Uppark, with more lights out of focus in the background — Festive decorations on a Christmas tree | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Christmas in Wiltshire

The world-famous landscapes and magnificent houses around Wiltshire were transformed for Christmas 2024. Check back later to plan your festive day out and find lots of things to see and do with all the family for Christmas 2025.

Christmas at Lacock

The lights will be twinkling at Lacock again for Christmas 2025. The Community Christmas Tree festival returns on 22 November to set the Cloister glittering with twinkly lights and handmade decorations, and whilst the house is closed for the winter deep-clean the Great Hall is re-opened for Christmas decked out in festive finery. Find Mother Christmas storytime in the grotto Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 -21 December, with crafts in the Bothy and letter writing in the North Pole Post room every day.

Two visitors in the cloister looking at one of the Christmas Trees decorated for Lacock's Community Christmas Tree Festival, Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire

Christmas at Avebury

Christmas at Avebury begins on Saturday 30 November and includes the chance to meet St. Nicholas, Christmas markets, wreath-making, and our popular winter walks around the stones.

The timber frame ceiling of Avebury's 16th Century Dovecote decorated with black drapes, hanging paper star ornaments, warm fairy lights, and a crescent moon decoration featuring golden star and comet designs.

Christmas at Mompesson House

Step back in time and immerse yourself in a Regency Christmas at Mompesson House. Christmas at Mompesson starts on Friday 21 November and runs until Tuesday 23 December, Friday - Tuesday, 11am-3.30pm (last entry at 3pm).

The exterior of Mompesson House, Wiltshire, in winter, dusted with a light covering of snow.

Festive fun at Stourhead

Get ready for a season of festive joy at Stourhead with a schedule full of wonderful activities and a beautifully decorated house. Experience a magical Christmas season and make magical memories.

Festive house decorations and spectacularly decorated Christmas trees, Stourhead, Wiltshire

Christmas lights at Stourhead

A million twinkling lights are set to bring the garden to life as the Christmas at Stourhead illuminated trail returns in 2025.

A family looking out at one of the Christmas at Stourhead installations for 2025

Christmas around Devon and Exmoor

Discover unique houses and gardens in Devon and Exmoor transformed for Christmas.

Images show an adult holding a small girl who is reaching towards the Christmas decorations in the house at Killerton

Christmas in and around Dorset

Plan your festive day out at places around Dorset. From illuminated trails, festive walks to Christmas traditions at houses and gardens, there's something for the whole family to enjoy.

A vintage carousel in front of Kingston Lacy

Christmas around Bath and Bristol

There are plenty of opportunities for wintry walks, warming treats, festive family trails and Christmas decorations galore around Bath and Bristol.

Two woman adjust decorations on a large lit indoor Christmas tree at Dyrham Park

Christmas in and around Somerset

For Christmas 2024 discover magnificent houses, enchanted winter woodlands, Elizabethan revelry and seasonal food and drink in and around Somerset. Here's a few suggestions to start planning your festive visit in 2024.

A child running towards a Christmas tree at Dunster Castle in Somerset

Two adults and a child look at the house, with its pediment supported by columns, at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Discover more in Wiltshire

World-famous gardens, villages and ancient landscapes, and some lesser-known gems can all be found in Wiltshire.

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