A child running towards a Christmas tree at Dunster Castle in Somerset — Christmas at Dunster Castle, Somerset | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Christmas in and around Somerset

For Christmas 2024 make new memories and surround yourself with Christmas traditions as you explore the magnificent houses, castle and gardens in and around Somerset. Plan your 2024 festive days out and discover lots of things to see and do with all the family.

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Christmas at Montacute House

Christmas fun from 23 November. Four sacks of presents have slipped off the sleigh, so Father Christmas has sent the reindeer out to find them. Can you discover where in the world the sacks have landed? The ground floor of the house will be feeling festive with a beautiful 15-foot tree decorating the Great Hall. The café and shop will be open for tasty treats and the shop for gifts for all ages.

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Christmas at Dunster

Explore the seasonally decorated rooms at Dunster Castle this Christmas, stock up on gifts for your loved ones from the Stables Shop and take in the winter views from the garden. The castle and gardens are open 10am-4pm at weekends throughout December and daily 16 December-5 January. The Stables Shop, Watermill Tearoom, parkland and car park open daily.

A wintery scene with frosty grass and low sun shining behind the Palladian Bridge at Prior Park Landscape Garden, Somerset

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Christmas at Prior Park

The 12 Days of Christmas will be coming to the garden for 2024, with magical interpretations of this family-favourite carol. Explore the garden and watch it come to life, with fun activities to discover.

The Great Hall at Tyntesfield, near Bristol, decorated for Christmas

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Christmas 2024 at Tyntesfield

Take a step back in time and immerse yourself in Christmas Past at Tyntesfield. Follow the family reindeer trail, try your hand at craft workshops, experience a festive carousel ride and soak in the Christmas spirit with festive decorations in Tyntesfield House and across Tyntesfield Estate. Tyntesfield will combine Christmas traditions with wider community themes through stunning art installations, innovative decorations and interactive experiences.