Christmas is a time for traditions, that become part of your festive celebrations, from those passed down through families to new discoveries with friends. There are some festive traditions, like sending cards, decorating trees, carol singing, advent calendars, mince pies and mistletoe...without which Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas.
For many, a day out to a National Trust house and garden is already a Christmas must do. Over the festive season, National Trust places will be decked out with Christmas sparkle, Father Christmas will visit special grottos, there’ll be wreath making and Christmas crafts, and atmospheric estates will be packed full of festive traditions to bring Christmas to life through the ages.
There are plenty of activities on offer to help make your Christmas that extra bit special in these winter wonderland locations.
Every single visit this Christmas will support the National Trust’s work as a charity looking after special places for future generations to enjoy.
Please see listings for specific events.
< Back to the newsAlfriston Clergy House in East Sussex is a Medieval thatched Wealden hall-house, with picturesque Gardens. This rare 14th-century house, in 1896, became the ...
View attractionBreathtaking walks, surfing, rock pooling or simply relax in the sun.
View attractionThe 14th-century moated Bodiam Castle is one of the most picturesque in the country. Although the castle is ruinous, enough survives to grant visitors an ide...
View attractionFamily home of Sir Winston Churchill for forty years. Twentieth century history comes to life in family and exhibition rooms with many of Churchill's own pai...
View attractionThis beautiful garden was laid out in the late 19th century and contains many exotic and rare trees and shrubs from around the world.
View attractionRomantic moated manor house, which has been described by David Starkey as 'one of the most beautiful and interesting of English country houses'.
View attractionQuebec House in Kent was the birthplace of General James Wolfe, a British officer known for his victory at the Battle of Plains of Abraham in 1759 (aka Battl...
View attractionSaddlescombe Farm, East Sussex, is a small settlement sitting at the base of the downs. Now owned by the Naitonal Trust, it is a working farm which opens sev...
View attractionAdmire the architecture of the buildings and delve into the lives of those who lived or came to stay at the castle.
View attractionArts and Crafts family home with Morris & Co. interiors, located in a glorious hillside garden. Note: Well behaved dogs on short leads are allowed in th...
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