A girl and a boy looking at a Christmas tree, covered in lights at Ickworth in Suffolk. — Bauble decorations on a Christmas tree | © National Trust Images/Rob Stothard

Christmas in Suffolk

Christmas isn't far away, which means it's time to get into the festive spirit. Join us at Ickworth for an exciting new Christmas experience for 2024. There will also be Christmas crafts, Yuletide celebrations and more.

A line of white LED candles between branches of a christmas tree

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Christmas on the Continent

Visit Ickworth this festive season for an immersive journey through Europe. Join the Earl Bishop and his family on their Grand Tour during the 1800s. Experience the atmospheric Ruins of Rome, climb the snow-capped Swiss Alps, take a trip through a Bavarian cabin or wander through the colourful Venetian Carnival.

a child dressed in a red christmas jumper holding up a green card wreath that they have made. their face is framed inside the wreath

Christmas Crafts in the Gallery

The popular crafts return to the West Wing Gallery during the school holidays. Get crafty making paper boats and hot air balloon lanterns ready for your own festive adventures.

The feasting table decorated with drinking horns and food all positioned under a sculpture of the famous Sutton Hoo helmet

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Yule at Sutton Hoo

Discover what the festive period meant to the Anglo-Saxons living 1500 year ago and find out where our traditions came from with Yuletide celebration at Sutton Hoo.

A woman and little boy looking at decorations and wishes hanging from a Christmas tree

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Christmas at Lavenham Guildhall

Enjoy the magical Christmas lights and spectacular tree in the market square, follow a festive family trail in the Guildhall and indulge in some seasonal specials in the tea-room.

Father Christmas sat down next to a fire and Christmas tree waving at the camera

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Christmas at Dunwich Heath

Meet Father Christmas and enjoy some festive magic at Dunwich Heath.

Family visitors in the house at Trelissick looking up at a decorated Christmas tree together, Trelissick, Cornwall

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Gift membership

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Give someone special a whole year of adventures with National Trust gift membership. Whether you're searching for a present for mum, dad, your grandparents or a friend who wants to explore more places, a gift membership could make their year.