Family walk through a decorated Christmas arch outside — Enjoy a Christmas walk with the family at Kedleston | © National Trust/Darren Cresswell

Christmas in the Peak District and Derbyshire

With frosty landscapes, twinkling trees and visits with Father Christmas, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the festive season near you around the Peak District and Derbyshire.

Children waving wands in the light up willow tunnel

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Christmas at Calke Abbey

From Christmas light and illuminations to meet and greets with Father Christmas and Mrs Claus, find out how you can celebrate the festive season at Calke Abbey.

Family of four are posing for a photo behing the long table in the entrance hall with lanterns

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Christmas at Hardwick Hall

This year, slip through time and enter the Elizabethan dream-world of the Lord of Misrule and take part in the Wintertide celebrations as his esteemed party guests.

A decorated Christmas tree can be seen in the doorway from a marble hall

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Christmas 2024 at Kedleston

Visit Kedleston Hall for a traditional Christmas. Enjoy a festive walk around the parkland, visit the Hall or try some seasonal festive food. There's fun for all the family.

Family outside smiling and looking at handmade wooden reindeer

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Christmas at Longshaw

From traditional wreath-making sessions to children’s craft activities and Christmas Tree sales, there are lots of things happening at Longshaw to get you and your family feeling festive in 2024.

Larger than life animals sat at the dining table in the Dining Room at Lyme. One of the many installations this Christmas in the house.

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Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Lyme this Christmas. Visit the house every day from 29 November to Christmas Eve and celebrate Christmas with magnificent and unusual beasts discovering winter traditions. Listen to local choirs or book a festive afternoon tea.