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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.
Top Christmas days out near Bath and Bristol
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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.
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Christmas at Dyrham Park, starts 21 Nov
Go back in time on a journey with Christmas through the ages. The house is adorned with decorations from different eras, there is a family reindeer trail, and golden pears and Christmas trees are dotted around the 270-acre site.
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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.
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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.
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Christmas at Avebury, starts 30 Nov
Christmas at Avebury begins on Saturday 30 November and includes the chance to meet St. Nicholas, Christmas markets, wreath-making, and our popular winter walks around the stones.
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Christmas at Newark Park, starts 30 Nov
For Christmas 2024, we invite you to enjoy a traditional Christmas at Newark Park, with festive decorations adorning the house, wintry walks in the garden, and a visit from Father Christmas himself. Plus wreath making 5 & 6 Dec.
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Christmas at Stourhead, starts 29 Nov
Get ready for a season of festive joy at Stourhead, with a schedule full of wonderful activities and a spectacular after-dark illumination trail. Experience a magical Christmas season and make magical memories.
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