Celebrate the festive season with us at Kenilworth Castle
Spend time together at Kenilworth Castle this Christmas and New Year!
Meet Father Christmas, enjoy festive fun around the castle and spot the beautiful wreaths around the grounds - it's the perfect place to stretch your legs and enjoy the crisp winter air.
The castle is open on weekends this November and December and will be open daily from the 27 December - 1 January. See our prices and opening times page here.
Father Christmas
On weekends from 30 Nov to 22 Dec, join Father Christmas at Kenilworth Castle for a magical way to start the festive season. Meet the man himself, enjoy festive stories around the Christmas tree and take home a traditional gift.*
*To make sure there’s room for everyone, we ask that only one adult accompany each child. Father Christmas needs to start on time, so please arrive at least 15 minutes before your slot.
Book nowFestive Fun
Enjoy a festive day out for all the family at Kenilworth Castle this Christmas time on weekends from 30 November - 22 December. Listen to tales of Christmases past and step into the limelight to take part in our interactive pantomime shows. Look out for beautiful wreaths around the grounds, take part in Christmas crafts and enjoy carol singing.
Find out moreChristmas Carols
As part of our Festive Fun at Kenilworth Castle, enjoy carol performances every weekend from Sun 1 December to Sun 22 December. Local community groups and Victorian Musicians sing holiday classics and popular tunes to spread the Christmas cheer. Bring your loved ones and get into the festive spirit!
Find out moreChristmas Quest at Kenilworth Castle
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.
Quests take place from 30 Nov – 22 Dec and are included in the standard entry price. Book online before your visit to save 15%.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN TUDOR CHRISTMAS BOUGH
We go behind the scenes at Kenilworth Castle to discover how to make a traditional Tudor Kissing Bough, just in time for Christmas.
Make your ownLearn more
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Twelve days of Christmas with the Tudors
We all know the popular song, but which days are the twelve days of Christmas? Explore some of these traditions and discover how the Tudors celebrated Christmas.
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Medieval Christmas Food
Special effort has been made across the social spectrum to mark Christmas. Here are five culinary highlights from medieval England.
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The history of Father Christmas
The jolly old man who sneaks into our houses every 24 December is beloved across the world. But should you call him Father Christmas, St Nicholas or Santa Claus?
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Christmas podcasts
Learn more about the history of the festive period and discover our historic properties and collections in our weekly podcast.
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