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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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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Fungi walk at Arlington Court
Head outdoors and explore the estate in search of fungi with one of our expert volunteers
Flautist Christmas carol performances in the house
Visit the house and enjoy a performance of Christmas carols by a flautist.
Wreath making at Arlington Court
Learn how to make your very own wreath using foliage picked from the Arlington grounds.
Guided wider estate walk - Silence Walk
Join us for a mindful, guided walk through the Arlington estate. Step away from daily life, reconnect with nature, and find calm in the season’s beauty.