Christmas at Arlington Court
Get into the festive spirit this winter at Arlington Court. head out on a wintery adventure, explore the beautifully decorated house, or warm up in the cosy tea-room, there is something for the whole family this festive season.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Open Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 16 November, and daily between 14 December - 5 January (excluding Christmas Eve, day and Boxing Day) this year you can:
- Experience Christmas at Arlington as never before. The house will be dressed to impress with each room themed on a Victorian Christmas carol, from ships sailing down the dining room table to sheep taking over the drawing room an exciting display awaits in every room.
- Take part in a festive family activity trail around the gardens and grounds or explore the wider estate for a winter walk.
- Visit our traditional green Father Christmas. Sessions on the 21, 22 and 23 of December (visit the Arlington events page to book)
- See the Barnstaple Ladies choir perform in the Staircase Hall on the Sunday 8 December at 3:30pm.
- Snap a photo in our festive sleigh or with the wooden reindeer
- Join us for our late popular late night openings on the 5, 12 and 19 of December from 2pm - 7pm. More details to follow.
- Enjoy tasty treats in the tea room, or tuck into one of the many delights on our festive menu
- Visit the shop for Christmas shopping and delicious nibbles
Normal admission applies.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesUpcoming events
Father Christmas at Arlington Court (sensory friendly)
Join us for a sensory-friendly Father Christmas experience on 21, 22 and 23 December at 3pm. These sessions feature quiet surroundings (no music), soft lighting, and reduced capacity to help create a relaxed atmosphere.
SOLD OUT - Father Christmas at Arlington Court
Our traditional green father Christmas will be returning to his grotto in the stables at Arlington Court this year on Saturday 21 , Sunday 22 and Monday 23 of December.
Guided wider estate walks - The folklore and history of Holly
Join us for a free festive guided walk while learning about the folklore and history of Holly
Public tree planting day at Arlington Court
Join us for a day of tree planting over the Christmas Holidays. Help the team work towards the target of planting 50,000 trees this winter.