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Christmas in and around Somerset
Christmas 2024 was about making new memories and surrounding yourself with Christmas traditions as you explored the magnificent houses, castle and gardens in and around Somerset. Check back later to plan your 2025 festive days out and discover lots of things to see and do with all the family.
Top Christmas days out in Somerset
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Christmas at Montacute House
Christmas fun from 23 November. Four sacks of presents have slipped off the sleigh, so Father Christmas has sent the reindeer out to find them. Can you discover where in the world the sacks have landed? The ground floor of the house will be feeling festive with a beautiful 15-foot tree decorating the Great Hall. The café and shop will be open for tasty treats and the shop for gifts for all ages.
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Christmas at Dunster
Explore the seasonally decorated rooms at Dunster Castle this Christmas, stock up on gifts for your loved ones from the Stables Shop and take in the winter views from the garden. The castle and gardens are open 10am-4pm at weekends throughout December and daily 16 December-5 January. The Stables Shop, Watermill Tearoom, parkland and car park open daily.
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Christmas at Prior Park
The 12 Days of Christmas will be coming to the garden for 2024, with magical interpretations of this family-favourite carol. Explore the garden and watch it come to life, with fun activities to discover.
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Christmas 2024 at Tyntesfield
For Christmas 2024, visitors were emersed in Christmas Past at Tyntesfield. They followed the family reindeer trail, tried their hand at craft workshops, experienced a festive carousel ride and soaked in the Christmas spirit with festive decorations in Tyntesfield House and across Tyntesfield Estate. Tyntesfield combined Christmas traditions with wider community themes through stunning art installations, innovative decorations and interactive experiences. Christmas 2024 has now finished at Tyntesfield. Please check back here closer to Christmas 2025 when you will see updates of all the exciting plans we have in store for you.
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Christmas lights at Stourhead
A million twinkling lights are set to bring the garden to life as the Christmas at Stourhead illuminated trail returns in 2024.
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Festive fun at Stourhead
Get ready for a season of festive joy at Stourhead, with a schedule of wonderful activities and a beautifully decorated house. Experience a magical Christmas season and make magical memories.
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Christmas at Fyne Court
There was lots going-on at Fyne Court this festive season from wreath-making workshops to festive lantern decorating.
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