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.
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.
Meet Father Christmas at Audley End House and Gardens
Meet Father Christmas at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Meet Father Christmas at Bolsover Castle
Meet Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Meet Father Christmas at Dover Castle
Meet Father Christmas at Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Meet Father Christmas at Kenwood
Meet Father Christmas at Marble Hill
Meet Father Christmas at Wrest Park
Festive Fun
Join us as our historic sites become the backdrop for a host of festive activities that the whole family will love. Make magical memories as you explore the grounds and soak up the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas past and present.
Book Festive Fun at Audley End House and Gardens
Book Christmas at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Book Festive Fun at Bolsover Castle
Book Festive Fun at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Book Festive Fun at Dover Castle
Book Festive Fun at Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Book Festive Fun at Osborne
Book Festive Fun at Walmer Castle and Gardens
Book Christmas at Wrest Park
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!
Book wreath-making at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Christmas carols
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Carol Concert at Apsley House
Fri 5 Dec 2025Join us at Apsley House, the home of the Duke of Wellington, for a Christmas Carol Concert in beautiful surroundings.
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Carols at Bolsover Castle
Thu 11 Dec 2025Join in the Christmas celebrations at Bolsover Castle with traditional carols sung in the stunning surroundings of the Riding School.
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Carols at Bolsover Castle
Thu 18 Dec 2025Join in the Christmas celebrations at Bolsover Castle with traditional carols sung in the stunning surroundings of the Riding School.
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!
Book for Neverland at KenwoodChristmas 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 HallChristmas 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 traditionTwixmas 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
