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

Find out how the grand homes and gardens around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds are celebrating Christmas this year.

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

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Christmas at Dyrham Park, starts 21 Nov

In 2024 visitors can go back in time on a journey on Christmas through the ages. The house will be adorned with decorations from different eras, there will be a family trail, and golden pears and Christmas trees will be dotted around the 270-acre site.

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

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Christmas at Newark Park, starts 30 Nov

For Christmas 2024, we invite 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.

A decorated Christmas tree at Chastleon House, West Oxfordshire

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Christmas at Chastleton, starts 27 Nov

Enjoy the nostalgia of a 1960s-style country Christmas, reminiscent of the chaotic yet cosy parties hosted by last owners Barbara and Alan Clutton-Brock.

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.