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Images show an adult holding a small girl who is reaching towards the Christmas decorations in the house at Killerton
Enjoy a traditional Christmas in the house at Killerton | © National Trust Images/Caroline Irby

Christmas around Devon and Exmoor

Find out how the ancient houses and exotic gardens around Devon are being transformed for Christmas and plan a festive day out for all the family.

Top Christmas days out

Visitors enjoy the sparkling lights inside the house at Killerton
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Christmas 2024 at Killerton 

From 30th November - 5th January we invite you to experience a traditional, feel-good Christmas at Killerton. Meander through the house and soak in the cosy feel of fairy lights and garlands, with festive family fun on offer in the outdoor trail, taking you through the gardens and Chapel grounds.

Three visitors are stood admiring a Christmas tree in the Dining Room at Castle Drogo. The room is dark with soft Christmas lights illuminating the visitors faces
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Christmas at Castle Drogo 

See the Castle decorated for Christmas and experience how the Drewe family celebrated Christmas Eve in the glamourous 1920s.

A Viking man stands beside a wooden throne with a torch in the foreground out of focus. Behind him the branches of a fir tree are visible.
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Buckland Abbey Christmas 

This Christmas, you are invited to get into the festive spirit at Buckland with seasonal shopping, treats, music and a beautiful historical display in the Great Barn and Abbey.

Three National Trust members of staff at Saltram in Christmas jumpers decorate three enormous Christmas trees in the entrance hall
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Christmas at Saltram 2024 

To guarantee entry, house visits must be booked in advance. There is also a fun-filled children’s trail through the garden to enjoy. The festivities run from Friday, 22 November, to Wednesday, 1 January.

the house at Knightshayes illuminated by Christmas lights
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Christmas at Knightshayes 2024 

Christmas is a magical time at Knightshayes. Soak in the festive atmosphere as you explore the ground floor of the house and formal garden.

Decorated Christmas trees with lights in two rooms
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Christmas at Greenway 

Get ready to 'Rock around the Christmas wreath' this winter on a festive outdoor trail in the garden. Inside, Agatha Christie's holiday home is dressed for a winter family holiday.

Christmas wreath on a door at Scotney Castle, Kent
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Christmas at Coleton Fishacre 

Gather loved ones and step inside a traditional 1920s Christmas this year at Coleton Fishacre.

Close up of a person's arms and hands as they make a Christmas wreath with evergreen foliage, holly leaves and red berries and sticks of cinnamon
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Christmas at Fyne Court 

There's lots going-on at Fyne Court this festive season. Find out more about all our activities.

Christmas on Exmoor

A child running towards a Christmas tree at Dunster Castle in Somerset
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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.

Father Christmas meets 3 children with his elf in the harness room in the old stables
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Christmas at Arlington Court 2024 

Discover what you can see and do at Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, near Barnstaple, this Christmas.

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Find out how the ancient houses and exotic gardens around Cornwall and Plymouth are being transformed for Christmas and plan a festive day out for all the family.

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