Christmas at Knightshayes 2024

the house at Knightshayes illuminated by Christmas lights — The house lit up with Christmas illuminations | © Steve Haywood

Sweeping garlands, showstopper trees and shimmering lights – why not make Knightshayes one of your Christmas Traditions?

Meet Father Christmas at Knightshayes

*Father Christmas at Knightshayes is now sold out. Please keep checking the booking website as if slots become available they will be released there*

Father Christmas will be returning to Knightshayes this December. Dressed in traditional green, he'll be telling stories and giving gifts to all good children.

Father Christmas will be visiting Knightshayes on 30 November, 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 & 23 December.

To book a visit to Father Christmas on Saturdays click here.

To book a visit to Father Christmas on Sundays click here.

To book a visit to Father Christmas on Monday 23 December, click here.

Booking is essential.

Knightshayes by light

Winter Lights return to Knightshayes! Explore the Formal Garden and see the house lit up on selected dates in December.

The ground floor of the house is also open and lit up with Christmas lights. See the sparking Christmas tree in the Great Hall, watch the train set in the Drawing Room and hear Victorian ghost stories in the Billard Room.

Winter Lights are 4pm - 7pm on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays between 29 November and 22 December.

The Great Hall at Knightshayes decorated for christmas — The Great Hall decorated for Christmas | © Liz Abdey

A magical Victorian Christmas

Explore the ground floor of the House decorated for a magical Victorian Christmas. Discover different Victorian traditions and create wonderful festive memories.

The House will be open and decorated for Christmas between 16 November and 5 Janaury (closed 24, 25 & 26 December).

Christmas Opening

Christmas is full of magical moments at Knightshayes. Be transported back in time as you explore the ground floor of the house decorated for a traditional Victorian Christmas. Enjoy the return of Winter Lights on select dates in December, via an illuminated route through some of the most special places in the formal garden.

Stain glass window with Christmas green garland and red bows — Christmas garland window | © National Trust/ Tony Cobely

Decorations

Wander the ground floor of the house. The trees are up, gifts piled beneath, and fairy lights twinkle from the garlands.

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Festive food and drink

Off for a stroll around the gardens? Pick up a hot drink and snack to keep your hands warm, from hot chocolates with all the toppings to warming teas. Or warm up with a light bite for lunch in our stables cafe.

Festive shopping

Housed in the Victorian stables, the shop is a warm and inviting space brimming full of gift ideas, tasty treats and children's toys. Filled with exlusively designed ranges, inspired by our special places, you're bound to find the perfect gift.