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Christmas at Berrington Hall

The dining room at Berrington Hall decorated for a truly Georgian Christmas with a huge Christmas Tree covered in twinkling lights and cut crystal glassware on the table.
Chtistmas dining, Georgian style at Berrington Hall | © Nina Leonard

It’s that time of year once again when we invite you to enjoy Christmas in true 18th-century style. So why not step back in time and indulge in some very Georgian festivities? Don’t miss the Christmas wreath making workshops too.

Christmas in the mansion  

16 November – 6 January  

Berrington Hall is taking you back to the Georgian era this Christmas. Discover traditional decorations, atmospheric lighting, fireplaces brimming with dried flowers, magnificent Christmas trees and a unique 'below stairs' experience. 

Weekday house tours – On weekdays from Monday 4 November, the house will be open for guided tours only at 11am and 1pm. This is your chance to get a behind the scenes peak behind closed doors during the magical winter and Christmas period. No booking required.  

Weekend house opening – During the weekend, the house will be fully open as normal from 11am until 4pm. No booking required.  

Berrington Hall will be closed on the 24, 25 and 26 December.  

Follow the link below for full deatils of the Weekday Tours

Wreath making with the senior gardener

Take home a very special festive memento of your visit to Berrington.

Join the head gardener David for a small group workshop making festive wreaths from greenery picked from our gardens to display at home.

1 December -  10am to 12pm, 12pm to 2pm & 2pm to 4pm

4 December - 10am to 12pm, 12pm to 2pm & 2pm to 4pm

7 December - 10am to 12pm, 12pm to 2pm & 2pm to 4pm

12 December - 10am to 12pm, 12pm to 2pm & 2pm to 4pm

£25 per person

Click the button below to check availabilty.

The Georgian Christmas Trail

16 November – 5 January   

Step back in time this Christmas with our Jolly Georgian Trail which offers an engaging glimpse into the playful pastimes of Georgian games and toys. This trail invites you to follow a series of stations each highlighting Georgian themed activities. Try your luck with Blind Man's Bluff, Bowling and Christmas Hobby Horses to bring history to life with play.

Purchase a trail for £3 from the visitor reception to take part in our Georgian activities trail which includes a prize (normal admission applies).

Vintage bookshop Christmas pop up

7 and 8 December - 11am to 4pm

Our fabulous bookshop volunteers will be putting on a beautiful display of vintage books for sale, that have been donated to us here at Berrington Hall. Come along and find something old and interesting to take away as a memento of your visit or to gift someone else this festive season.

Horse and carriage rides

21 and 22 December - 10am to 4pm

 

Step back in time and experience Georgian elegance at its finest with a horse and carriage ride that will lead you right up to the front of the neoclassical mansion, enjoying scenic views out across Capability Brown's final landscape masterpiece.

There is no need to book; rides will be available all day from 10 am to 4 pm. Cash payment only. Prices: £4 per adult, £3 per child.

Christmas and winter walks  

The gardens and parkland at Berrington Hall are the perfect retreat for you, your friends, and family in the lead-up to Christmas. Immerse yourself in the beauty of winter nature with a gentle or brisk walk, and take a break from the hustle and bustle as you explore the acres. See if you can spot some festive surprises too.  

During winter, the parkland will be open every day from 10am to 4pm. The whole of Berrington is closed on 24, 25 and 26 December.  

Warm up at the tearoom 

Once you’ve explored the outdoors head to the Old Servants’ Hall tearoom for warming drinks and  festive treats throughout the Christmas period.  

The whole of Berrington will be closed on 24, 25, and 26 December  

family in a carriage being pulled by grey horses along the drive with the parkland in the background
Horse and carriage rides at Berrington Hall | © National Trust Images / Eleanor Dobson
Berrington Hall, Herefordshire, is in shadow in the foreground, while a visitor walks along the drive away from the house.

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