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Christmas at Dyrham Park

Step back in time this season at Dyrham Park as we take you on a journey to Christmas through the ages.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Christmas at Dyrham will run from Thu 21 Nov to Sun 5 Jan. The site will close on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The house will be dressed in the style of different eras, from Tudor times right up until the 20th century.

Outside, there will be a Christmas trees decorated with golden pears - a pear theme running across the site to tie in with the orchards. We'll also have a giant wreath, perfect for Christmas selfies.

Families can follow a reindeer discovery trail dotted around the 270 acre site.

On selected dates, local choirs will be singing in the adjoining village church and there will be bookable wreath-making sessions.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the great outdoors.

Accessibility

The parkland at Dyrham is uneven and steep in places.

Upcoming events

Event

Christmas choirs at Dyrham Park 

Local choirs are due to perform on weekends in the run up to Christmas in the village church of St Peter which adjoins the estate.

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on
21 Dec to 22 Dec 2024
at
13:00 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Guided parkland walks 

An expert volunteer guide will lead you around the 270 acres of parkland to learn more about the site's history, archaeology, management and significance. At 10.30am and 1.30pm on selected days.

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on
22 Dec 2024 to 30 Jan 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 41 other dates or times
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Hidden water walk 

Join a guide for a special tour to find out about the natural springs and hidden water chambers in the hillside to the mysterious underground well and stone structure by the lake to track the 'curious water works' of Dyrham Park.

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on
2 Jan to 30 Jan 2025
at
13:00 to 14:15
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Wassail celebration at Dyrham Park 

Join us for a wassailing event where visitors can walk round in a procession with music and celebration to bless the pear trees for a good harvest in 2025.

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on
4 Jan 2025
at
12:00 to 14:30