Christmas at Clumber Park

There's so much to enjoy this festive season at Clumber Park, with a wide range of events and activities for children and adults of all ages. So, wrap up warm and get out your Christmas jumper, it's time to celebrate and make some memories.

Meet Father Christmas

There'll be magic and Yuletide cheer in the Old Parsonage as Father Christmas arrives in his grotto from Saturday 16 November.

We're offering more dates than ever before, including quieter sessions on Wednesdays which are open to all but suitable for those with sensory and BSL needs, and storytime sessions on Thursdays for toddlers & babies.

Join us this winter and create some special festive memories to treasure forever. Booking for these events is essential.

Meet Father Christmas: SOLD OUT

For Meet Father Christmas Wednesday sensory & BSL sessions, please click here

For Thursday storytime sessions, please click here

Walking with The Snowman at Clumber Park

From Saturday 16 November - Sunday 5 January, take a wintry walk and relive the magic of Raymond Briggs’ heart-warming picture book, The Snowman™.

Discover a trail of twelve giant Snowman sculptures which can be found at iconic locations across the park, each decorated with designs inspired by the song The Twelve Days of Christmas.

With themes of friendship, imagination and adventure, The Snowman™ is the ultimate festive story to explore with family and friends. So grab your snow boots, wrap up warm, and get ready to go on a magical journey.

Walking with The Snowman trail | © Jon Scrimshaw

Christmas Fayre

Soak up the spirit of Christmas, and cross some presents off your list, with stalls selling handmade treasures and festive delights. Due to Storm Darragh, this event has been cancelled.

Wreath Making

Create a stunning wreath using materials gathered from across the Clumber Park estate. Join us in the Clock Tower Parlour on Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 November, 10.00 – 12.00 & 13.30 – 15.30. FULLY BOOKED.

Music in the Chapel

Take in the atmosphere of the Chapel of St Mary the Virgin this season with our free musical events.

Come in from the cold and join us for a festive, vintage playlist from the incredibly popular 1940's artist, Jayne Darling on Saturday 21 December, 13.00 - 15.00.

Get into the Christmas spirit with our traditional carol service. Hear the story of the birth of Jesus in nine readings from Genesis and join in as Thoresby Colliery Band play nine carols, on Sunday 22 December at 14.00 - 15.00.

Join us for the annual Christmas Day service at 11.30.

Festive organised walks & runs

Enjoy our free Heritage & Horticulture Amble around Clumber Park's Pleasure Grounds on Monday 16 December. Take a look back at how the ducal family of the Regency era celebrated Christmas; the games that were played, the role of the 4th Duke's protestant Christianity, and the charitable responsibilities that the family felt they had towards the nearby villagers.

Dress up and take part in our special Christmas Eve Trust 10k. Enjoy a free morning run and take in the spectacular winter scenery. Meet on the Front Field, starts at 9.00.

Join us for our annual Tinsel Trek on 27 December and blow away the cobwebs with our free, volunteer-led walk, approximately 6-7 miles long. Meet under the Clock Tower at 10.30.

Wrap up warm and join us at dusk for a guided Lantern Walk around the Pleasure Grounds. Hear tales about the lives of the Dukes of Newcastle and see Clumber in a different light. Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 December and Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 January, 16.00 & 16.30. £3 per person, booking essential, please click here.

Full details of all our walks and runs can be found here

The Elves Eatery

Every weekend from 16 November, the Clock Tower Parlour will be transformed into the Elves Eatery, where visitors can enjoy a range of hot & cold snacks including festive sandwiches, roast potatoes and pigs in blankets, speciality hot chocolates and mulled wine. Open every day through the school holidays.

Santa Paws

Treat your four-legged friends to a visit from Santa Paws at Central Bark, our dog-friendly cafe. This event takes place on Saturday 21, Sunday 22 & Monday 23 December from 10.30 - 12.00 amd 12.30 - 14.00. Includes a special treat. No booking required.