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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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Upcoming events

Event

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.

Event summary

on
21 Dec to 23 Dec 2024
at
15:00 to 15:30
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

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.

Event summary

on
22 Dec to 23 Dec 2024
at
11:30 to 12:00
+ 11 other dates or times
Event

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

Event summary

on
23 Dec to 30 Dec 2024
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

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.

Event summary

on
30 Dec 2024
at
10:00 to 15:00