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'Once Upon a Time...' Croome's Fairytale Christmas

Published:
19 September 2025
A rose sits inside a bell jar in front of twinkly lights
Lose yourself in the magic of fairytales at The Vyne this Christmas. | © National Trust / Karen Legg

This Christmas, wander through the pages of your favourite fairy tales at Croome, where beloved storybooks scenes are brought to life with some Christmas magic.

Croome's Fairytale Christmas

From Saturday 28 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, experience fairytale magic at Croome, as the house and grounds are transformed into a storybook wonderland, bringing enchanting decorations and immersive storybook scenes to your winter visit.

Tiptoe past Sleeping Beauty in the Temple Greenhouse, journey into The Little Mermaid's underwater world in the Basement, and marvel at Hansel and Gretel's delicious gingerbread cottage in the Tapestry Room, amongst many other festive displays throughout Croome. Whatever your age, gather your family and friends and enjoy a festive day out filled with stories, imagination and a little magic.

All of Croome will be closed on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 December. 

 

A room full of Christmas Trees in varying sizes, with snowflake and white bauble decorations and warm white lights
Explore the magic of Christmas at Croome | © Steve Sayers

Christmas at Croome

Winter 2026

The House this Winter

Every room on the ground floor will be dressed for the season, with each one bringing a different fairytale to life through imaginative displays and Christmas decorations. The magic continues into the Basement, where you can discover even more festive scenes alongside the tea-room and visitor facilities.
Important information: 

  • Over the winter, the house is open from 11am – 4pm.
  • Last entry to the house is at 3.30pm.
  • No timed tickets are needed for the house in 2026, so you can visit at any point during your day. At busy times, you may be asked to wait briefly before entering.
  • We will be opening the house for Relaxed Sessions on select days throughout the Christmas period. During these sessions, visitor numbers will be reduced with sensory resources available to borrow. More information on how to book these sessions will be available in mid-October.
The entrance hall at Mompesson House, decorated as part of their fairy tale themed Christmas
Discover your favourite fairy tale scenes within the house this Christmas | © Trevor Ray Hart

Christmas Workshops at Croome 

Join us for a range of festive workshops at Croome this winter, perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit and creating something special to take home.

Christmas Wreath Making

Saturday 28 November and Friday 5 December
Create your own Christmas wreath using natural materials from Croome’s parkland, with expert guidance, festive refreshments and admission to Croome all included.
 

A Christmas wreath making workshop at Knole, Kent
A Christmas wreath making workshop. | © James Dobson

Christmas bauble painting workshop

Saturday 5 December
Add a personal touch to your Christmas decorations, creating a set of five hand-painted baubles to decorate your home. 

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