Enjoy a fairy tale Christmas at Ormesby Hall
Get into the festive spirit with Christmas lights, decorations, and seasonal treats at Ormesby Hall. Below are the key events that took place at Ormesby in the lead up to Christmas 2024. Check back later in 2025 for details about our new Christmas offer.
Oh Yes It Is ... A Fairytale Christmas
The decorated hall is open every Friday - Monday, from Friday 22 November until Saturday 21 December 2024, 10.30am - 3pm. However on weekends the house and cafe will remain open until 4pm.
The scene is set for a fairy tale themed Christmas at Ormesby Hall. The rooms will be adorned with sparkling lights, fairy tale inspired decorations and the fresh sweet smell of winter foliage from the garden.
From the moment you arrive you will enter a fairy tale atmosphere in the house, with Christmas trees and decorations from some of the most beloved fairy tales, such as Cinderella, Snow Queen and Hansel and Gretel.
You will be able to take home a memento of your festive day at Ormesby Hall by printing five free photo prints, thanks to our photo service partner CEWE. You can find a CEWE photostation in the dining room and print pictures from your visit directly from your phone.
Enjoy seasonal food and hot drinks from the café (last orders at 3pm).
Normal admission applies to visit Ormesby Hall, house, garden and cafe. Please note, last entry into the house is 3pm.
Discover more about Christmas at Ormesby Hall and opening times: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/ormesby-hall/events
Festive Evening
Friday 6 December 2024, 5pm - 8pm (last entry at 7.30pm)
Experience a Christmas evening at Ormesby Hall.
Join us for a late-night opening with live festive music from One Voice Choir, marshmallowing toasting to enjoy by the fire pit and a chance to see the house decorated for Christmas at night.
Please note the garden will be closed. Normal admission applies to access this event.
Festive treats in the cafe
Enjoy seasonal food and hot drinks from the café (last orders at 3pm). There will be some festive treats to taste, from gingerbread biscuits, mince pie brownie, festive scones (cranberry) and orange, cranberry & almond cake
And more
And don't forget everything else Ormesby Hall has to offer, too. There's the model railway layouts, the natural play area and formal garden.
An admission ticket for the house and garden is needed to visit and enjoy the activities, with National Trust members and under 5s free admission.