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Christmas at Cragside

A child is being held up by his parent to observe the hanging snowflake decorations in the Gallery at the House. Large white paper snowflakes hang from the ceiling while Christmas trees lines the sides of the room.
Experience the magic of Christmas at Cragside. | © National Trust Images / Bec Hughes

We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Christmas at Cragside in 2024. Check back for details about what we have planned for 2025 later in the year.

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Family fun at Cragside 

Bring the kids to Cragside for a big day of adventures. Climb to dizzy heights at the play area and let their imagination run wild at den building. With miles of paths and twists and turns to discover, the grounds will feel like a giant maze for nature explorers. Follow a waymarked walk where you'll uncover routes along lakesides, stone steps to climb, paths through rocky caverns, giant trees and spring wildlife.

A family of three, one adult and two children, are enjoying a stroll through the Pinetum at Cragside on a sunny day.
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Things to do outdoors at Cragside 

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful stroll or a challenging hike, there is a waymarked walk for everyone at Cragside. A network of 40-miles of footpaths will take you under the canopy of towering trees, across timber bridges, between rugged rocks, along the banks of sparkling lakes and under arches of rhododendron.

Two visitors walking along a path lined with tall purple flowers in the Formal Garden. They are wearing open light jackets and smiling and laughing as they walk.
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Things to do in the gardens at Cragside 

Explore the ultimate designer garden. With spectacular vision, William and Margaret Armstrong transformed the grounds from a bare moorside into a fantasy mountain landscape. Created for beauty and function you’ll discover towering trees, overflowing flower beds, trickling burns, dramatic water cascades and engineered lakes that were created to harness the power of water.

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Christmas in the North East 

Enjoy magical days out with the kids and events and activities for all the family in the North East this festive season. Discover towering trees, decorations and sparkle indoors and out, woodland fairy trails, twilight lantern walks and so much more.

A young family walk through woodlands on a sunny day, with daffodils in the foreground and green leafy trees in the background. The children are looking excited and wearing rainbow coats.

Family-friendly places to visit 

Looking for a family day out that'll keep everyone entertained? Find things to do with the kids at the places we care for near you.

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Family-friendly places in the Lake District 

Plan your next family day out in the Lake District – seek out natural play areas, scramble over rocks and spot wildlife on your way. Make the most of your membership and visit somewhere new.

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‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ 

Plan fresh-air activities, discover facts about nature and wildlife or learn a new skill with our suggestions for ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

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