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Great houses and glorious gardens, moorland landscapes and medieval deer parks around Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
Celebrate Christmas in Cheshire and Greater Manchester on a festive day out with events and activities to enjoy with family and friends. From houses dressed for the season to Father Christmas and winter light events.
Here's our pick of National Trust Christmas events near you.
Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Lyme this Christmas. By popular request, you can now celebrate Christmas with magnificent and unusual beasts discovering winter traditions from 27 - 30 December and 2 - 5 January.
This Christmas at Quarry Bank you are invited to bring the whole family to enjoy the magic and wonder of the festive season.
Celebrate Christmastime with a day out at Dunham Massey. Enjoy festive events and winter walks or pre-book a Christmas Lunch in the Stables Restaurant.
Experience an enchanting family Christmas and the joys of festive music at Speke Hall. From a magical retelling of the Twelve Days of Christmas inside the Tudor house, to a family walk in the grounds to listen to festive melodies, there is a whole host of family-friendly things to do throughout the season.
Experience Christmas traditions of the past in rooms decorated for Christmases of different eras at the moated Tudor manor house of Little Moreton Hall, throughout Fridays - Sundays in December.
Experience the magic of Christmas at Tatton Park, a magical festive wonderland nestled in the heart of Cheshire. This year, immerse yourself in a festive experience like no other, where the historic mansion transforms into the well loved story of The Wizard of Oz, plus much more in the gardens, farm and stableyard throughout the Christmas season.
There’s winter wonder for the whole family at the gateway to the Lake District this year. From 22 November - 24 December, make memories with loved ones as you follow immersive light and sound installations, discover a story of Christmas past in the House, and get creative with festive crafts in the Great Barn. Whatever it is you get stuck into, there are sure to be magical moments as you immerse yourself in Winter at Sizergh.
Winter has a beauty of its own, with the landscape transformed by dustings of frost, blankets of snow and the golden glow of low sunlight. Through leafless trees, you’ll see new views and distant horizons. Wildlife is easier to spot in the stillness of a winter woodland and, after a long walk on a chilly day, there’s the promise a cosy hot chocolate and treat in the café.
Avoid the hustle and bustle of the high street to find local handmade treasures and festive treats in our National Trust shops. They're a great place to start for gift inspiration. And no visit is complete without tucking into a seasonal bite-to-eat in one of our cosy cafés – did someone say turkey roll with all the trimmings?
The festive light trail at Dunham Massey features beautiful walk-through light installations, joyful Christmas music, and seasonal food and drink. Ideal for all ages and abilities, this iconic trail is the perfect place to share special moments with those you love.
Plan Christmas days out in Liverpool and Lancashire with lots of festive events and things to do. See a Tudor house adorned with festive decorations, have breakfast with Father Christmas, or enjoy a winter walk with friends and family.
Plan your festive day out around places in the Lake District and find lots of things to see and do with all the family.
Whether you’re looking for castles bursting with ornate decorations, places to meet Father Christmas, a day out at a Christmas market or simply enjoy a crisp winter walk, we have plenty of places in Wales for a festive day out.
Plan a festive day out with family in search of twinkling lights and seasonal decorations. Or pre-book one of the special events, get your friends together to make a wreath, bring the grandchildren to see Father Christmas and much more.
Great houses and glorious gardens, moorland landscapes and medieval deer parks around Cheshire and Greater Manchester.