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Christmas 2024

Whether you're looking for the wardrobe leading to Narnia or the chance to meet Father Christmas, make this season magical with festive events for the whole family. 

Celebrate the season and fill your weekends with Christmas joy at our Festive Fun events. 

 

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Meet Father Christmas

Father Christmas has planned a series of special stops at sites around the country, as he prepares for the big day. This December, gather around the Christmas tree as he shares a festive story, receive a special gift to take home and make merry memories to treasure.

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Immersive Christmas experiences

Enter a world of storytelling and make-believe, as our sites brim with Christmas spirit this season.

Festive Fun Weekends

Wrap up warm and fill your weekends with Christmas cheer at our Festive Fun events. There’ll be a host of jolly entertainment for the whole family, from storytelling to toymaking, carols to Christmas crafts and more. 

Weekends at selected sites from 30 November until 22 December 

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CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEAS

Indulge in a festive feast this Christmas with a delicious afternoon tea at:

Enjoy classic Christmas treats like smoked salmon blinis, sandwiches and an assortment of sweet treats, all paired with your choice of tea, coffee or prosecco. Little ones can also enjoy fun finger sandwiches, fresh fruit and cakes with a choice of milkshakes or juice. Make this a part of your family's Christmas - simply add an afternoon tea at the checkout.

Christmas Quests

From 30 Nov – 22 Dec

Join best friends Ellie and Jack on a festive quest to uncover the magic of the season and its much-loved traditions. There are 12 stops to discover, each filled with Christmas stories, activities and exciting challenges.

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Twixmas with English Heritage

Wrap up the year with a memorable day out at our properties. We’re open between Christmas and New Year for you to explore England’s history, whether you're looking for a peaceful wander by yourself or planning a big family day out.

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Christmas Carols

As the winter evening draws in, celebrate the season at our traditional carols evenings in the stunning surroundings of Bolsover Castle.

 

Christmas history and tradition

Find everything you need to know about the history and traditions surrounding the festive period and be inspired to keep Christmas in your own way from ages gone by. 

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Winter Solstice 2024: Sunrise Live from Stonehenge

Wherever you are in the world, take part in this historic midwinter tradition as we celebrate the winter solstice sunrise from Stonehenge with our free live stream on YouTube.

Our stream begins at 07:30 GMT (this is 02:30 EDT/EST) on Saturday 21 December, with sunrise occurring at 08:08 GMT.

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