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A Victorian Christmas in the castle

Step into Christmas with a magical twist on Victorian tradition—think immersive rooms, oversized decorations, and festive sights, sounds and scents

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Wander through Croft Castle’s richly decorated rooms and experience Christmas past with a fresh, imaginative twist. From a twinkling forest of trees filling the Entrance Hall with a magical welcome, to the cosy Nursery capturing the excitement of Christmas Eve, each space invites you into a festive story.

With opportunities to get creative, explore nostalgic traditions and step into a world of magical imagination, it’s a Christmas experience designed to immerse the whole family in the wonder of the season.

Last entry to the castle is 3pm.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

In the Castle

What to bring and wear

Indoor event

Accessibility

See the accessibility statement on our website

Contact info

Croft Castle and Parkland

Upcoming events

Ghost Trees exhibition 

Discover artist originals that inspired the final collaborative pieces featured along the Ghost Trees walk.

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on
20 Oct to 28 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 39 other dates or times

After hours ghost tours at Croft Castle 

SOLD OUT - Dare to explore the haunted halls of Croft Castle on an after dark ghost tour?

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on
24 Oct to 1 Nov 2025
at
18:00 to 21:00
+ 4 other dates or times

Haunted half term trail 

Step inside Croft Castle this half term for a spooky adventure. Hunt for hidden ghosts and uncover spooky sightings lurking in the shadows.

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on
25 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times

Guided Ghost Tree Walk 

Join poet Sara-Jane Arbury for a guided walk beneath the skeletal silhouettes of Croft Castle's Ghost Trees.

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on
28 Oct to 30 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time