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Find out when Nostell is open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.
Festive days out at Nostell
Come and make festive memories to treasure at Nostell this Christmas. Experience a cosy traditional Christmas in the house before stretching your legs with a winter walk in stunning surroundings.
Explore the magic and sparkle of the house
2 December - 5 January (closed 24/25/26 December)
Join in the festivities this Christmas as the house is decorated to the nines featuring elements from the song, the Twelve Days of Christmas. The fires will be lit, seasonal music will be playing and the trees will be twinkling with pretty lights.
Make sure you visit the exquisite Dolls' House, decked with Christmas decorations and follow the sweet smell of gingerbread to discover Nostell's finest gingerbread village.
Father Christmas in the house
2 December - 23 December (weekdays only)
Father Christmas will be visiting the house on week days in the run up to Christmas. You'll find him sat by the fire on the ground floor - come and sit with him, have a chat and take photographs to remember the magic. It's an informal experience with no bookable appointments.
Christmas craft market
30 November and 1 December
Join Forever After Collective in the Riding School where you can browse a wide range of one-of-a-kind handmade artisan arts and crafts crafted by talented local artists, designers, and makers.
The Duke's Theatre Company present: A Christmas Carol
21, 22 and 23 November
Get into the Christmas spirit with The Duke’s Theatre Company's first indoor season; a nail-biting retelling of perhaps the most famous ghost story of all time, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. An industry leading company of five professional actors transport us to Victorian London in a new adaptation featuring original music, theatrical magic and beautiful lighting.
Please note: some of the rooms in the house remain closed for winter conservation during December.
Wrap up for a winter walk in the gardens and parkland
Nostell is the perfect destination to stretch your legs and enjoy a refreshing winter walk. You'll see nature at its starkest, but most beautiful - especially if you're out on a morning with frost and the low winter sun glints off the lakes and buildings.
Visit the garden to see larger-than-life plant and bird sculptures and venture in to the adventure playground to find the magical fairy doors.
If you're feeling a bit chilly, call into the café for a warming hot chocolate and a slice of cake to refuel. Alternatively, head over to the wood-fired pizza trailer and treat yourself to a freshly fired pizza with a range of tasty toppings.
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