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Christmas

Get in the festive spirit this Christmas with our fun-filled events across the country.

Take the kids to meet Father Christmas, enjoy festive fun at our historic sites and follow Tinkerbell on an unforgettable journey through Neverland at Kenwood.

You can also find out 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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Meet Father Christmas

Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree at our sites across the country this winter.

Enjoy a group storytelling session and then meet the man himself! Every child will receive a traditional present to unwrap as well as memories that will last a lifetime.

Festive Afternoon Tea

This Christmas, start your celebrations with a premium Festive Afternoon Tea and share festive fayre with a selection of sandwiches, cakes and canapés.

Add on a Festive Afternoon Tea experience with your admission:

To book, follow the link, click the red booking button, select your preferred date and select how many tickets you need. You will then have the option to add Festive Afternoon Tea to your visit experience.

If you are a member, please click ‘Member login’ to claim your free site admission. You can then add on the Afternoon Tea experience.

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Wreath-making workshops

Create a festive wreath this Christmas with our gardening teams using natural materials from our historic gardens. You’ll also get a hot drink and Christmas treat while you make your wreath – sure to get you into the spirit of the season!

Christmas carols

  • Carol Concert at Apsley House

    Fri 5 Dec 2025 6pm-8.45pm

    Join us at Apsley House, the home of the Duke of Wellington, for a Christmas Carol Concert in beautiful surroundings.

  • Carols at Bolsover Castle

    Thu 11 Dec 2025

    Join in the Christmas celebrations at Bolsover Castle with traditional carols sung in the stunning surroundings of the Riding School.

  • Carols at Bolsover Castle

    Thu 18 Dec 2025

    Join in the Christmas celebrations at Bolsover Castle with traditional carols sung in the stunning surroundings of the Riding School.

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Neverland at Kenwood

This Christmas, step into a story filled with imagination and spectacle.

Follow Tinkerbell on an unforgettable journey through historic Kenwood to a place of magic, imagination and adventure. Leave the ordinary behind and follow the stars through an enchanting new outdoor light trail like no other.

Perfect for those seeking festive fun and a magical Christmas in London. Second to the right, and straight on till morning!

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Christmas Fair at Belsay Hall

Join us on 22-23 November and explore our traditional Christmas gift fair. Find perfect presents for friends and family amongst the wide variety of specialist crafts and handmade gifts for sale.

Book to visit the Christmas Fair at Belsay Hall

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. 

Learn about Christmas history and tradition

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.

Find a day out near you