Images shows a young boy adding a star decoration to a Christmas tree at Attingham Park — Adding a festive decoration to the Christmas tree | © National Trust Images/Yannick Lalardy

Christmas around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

The grand homes and gardens around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds celebrated Christmas 2024. Check back later for festive days out and things to see and do with all the family in 2025.

Two woman adjust decorations on a large lit indoor Christmas tree at Dyrham Park

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Christmas at Dyrham Park

In 2024 we invited visitors to go back in time on a journey with Christmas through the ages. The house was adorned with decorations from different eras, there was a family reindeer trail, and golden pears and Christmas trees were dotted around the 270-acre site. The event is now finished. Please check back later in the year for details for Christmas 2025.

Silver Christmas decorations hang on a tree at Petworth House and Park, West Sussex

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Christmas at Newark Park

For Christmas 2024, we invited you to enjoy a traditional Christmas at Newark Park, with festive decorations adorning the house, wintry walks in the garden, and a visit from Father Christmas himself. The Christmas offer has now finished, please check back here nearer the time to see what's in store for Christmas 2025.

A lady with a baby eating in the cafe at Tinkley Gate

Christmas events at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park

Learn about animals hibernating for the winter on the Hibernation Exploration trail, engrave your own copper ornament and more. All hosted at Tinkley Gate, where you can also enjoy hot drinks, cakes and sandwiches, plus soup and freshly baked focaccia Mon - Thu, or pizzas made in the pizza oven Fri - Sun.