Festive fun at Stourhead
Experience the magic of Christmas this winter at Stourhead, with wonderful activities and a spectacular lights trail after dark.
The Christmas house
21 November - 23 December
Feel the festive spirit come to life as you wander through the grand rooms of Stourhead house, decorated with twinkling lights, festive floral arrangements, and showstopping trees.
Engage with the different themes in each wonderful room, inspired by the history, nature, and beauty of Stourhead and its heritage.
Storytime with Father Christmas
6 December - 23 December
Join us for a magical storytime experience with Father Christmas in his cosy grotto, discover games in the festive Stableyard and crafting in the elves workshop.
You'll be welcomed into the grotto beneath Stourhead house for a special meeting with Father Christmas. Children will listen to an enchanting story told by the man himself, get the chance to meet him, before heading home with an early Christmas gift!
Festive lino printing workshop
3 November
Come and get all festive creating your very own lino cut in this 3 hour workshop with Gemma Lane from Green Fox workshops.
You will leave the session with a beautiful Christmas card and some wrapping paper to wow Father Christmas with underneath the Christmas tree.
Watercolour Christmas card workshop
7 November
Get creative in this festive, beginner-friendly workshop focused on creating your own watercolour Christmas cards.
You will learn the fundamentals of watercolour, including experimental techniques with artist Gemma guiding you through the process, ensuring you feel comfortable and inspired.
Christmas wreath workshop
26, 27 November, 3, 4 December
Learn wreath-making from a professional in this relaxing and creative workshop. Everything you need to create a beautiful wreath is provided for you, including materials from Stourhead.
Christmas at Stourhead, the illuminated trail
28 November - 31 December
Immerse yourself in a new, reimagined trail at Stourhead as the garden is illuminated by millions of sparkling festive lights and comes alive with sound of festive cheer. You will be able to feel the magic of Christmas as you wander through this stunning setting with your friends and family.
You can enjoy a brand-new array of dazzling installations for 2025, including the mesmerizing Star Show, a shimmering Sea of Light and spectacular lasers cutting through the night sky.
Christmas at Stourhead
A million twinkling lights are set to bring the garden to life as the Christmas at Stourhead illuminated trail returns in 2025.
Christmas lights and winter illuminations
See your favourite places lit up with colour by visiting the best Christmas 2025 light trails and displays near you.
A family day out at Stourhead
Find out the family-friendly things to do at Stourhead, from events in the garden to exploring the house.
Things to see inside Stourhead House
Stourhead house was one of the first Palladian-style villas to be built in England. Find out more about the Hoare family's home and why they decided to make this their main residence outside of London.
