Staff and volunteers decorate a 1940s style Christmas tree — A 1940s Christmas tree at Dyrham Park | © National Trust/Steve Haywood

Christmas around Bath and Bristol

The magnificent houses and peaceful gardens around Bath and Bristol are set to be transformed for Christmas once again this year. Find out about the festive day outs and things to see and do with all the family.

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Christmas at Tyntesfield, starts 2 Dec

Take a step back in time and immerse yourself in Christmas Past at Tyntesfield. Follow the family reindeer trail, try your hand at craft workshops, experience a festive carousel ride and soak in the Christmas spirit with festive decorations in Tyntesfield House and across Tyntesfield Estate. Tyntesfield will combine Christmas traditions with wider community themes through stunning art installations, innovative decorations and interactive experiences.

Two woman adjust decorations on a large lit indoor Christmas tree at Dyrham Park

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Christmas at Dyrham Park, starts 21 Nov

In 2024 visitors can go back in time on a journey on Christmas through the ages. The house will be adorned with decorations from different eras, there will be a family trail, and golden pears and Christmas trees will be dotted around the 270-acre site.

A wintery scene at Prior Park with frosty grass and sun low shining behind the Palladian Bridge

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Christmas at Prior Park, starts 30 Nov

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.

Two visitors in the cloister looking at one of the Christmas Trees decorated for Lacock's Community Christmas Tree Festival, Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire

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Christmas at Lacock, starts 23 Nov

The lights will be twinkling at Lacock once more for Christmas 2024. The Community Christmas Tree festival returns to set the Cloister glittering with twinkly lights and handmade decorations. The Great Hall will be decked out in traditional decorations. Mother Christmas will be settling down to read another Christmas story, and you'll be able to post a letter in the Christmas post room and pose for a picture in the sleigh parked in the Courtyard.