Christmas at Packwood

Christmas decorations at Packwood House, Warwickshire — The house is beautifully decorated for Christmas | © National Trust/Amy Bromage

Historic decorations, winter walks and Christmas food and drink, there is so much to explore this festive season at Packwood.

A 1920s Christmas at Packwood

It's a Christmas Day in the 1920s, the dining table is set, the presents are ready to be opened and there is a party in full swing. Join us this Christmas at Packwood House to explore as guests and personal friends of the Ash Family.

The house and grounds will be celebrating a 1920s theme this year in honour of the Ash family Christmas parties with decorations being fully up from 30 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.

Art deco baubles on the Christmas tree at Packwood, Warwickshire — We have our own 20s inspired art deco baubles | © National Trust/Amy Bromage

Christmas Breakfast Tours

Christmas Breakfast tours will be running on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3 & 19 December. Join us for a delicious breakfast in the Garden Kitchen Café followed by an early tour of the house beautifully dressed for a Christmas party.

You can choose between a traditional or a vegetarian breakfast, garlic mushrooms on sourdough bread or poached, scrambled or fried eggs on sourdough. All with a choice of tea or coffee.

You can find all the details, and make your booking, by clicking here.

Christmas Lunch in the Garden Kitchen Café

We will be serving festive lunches from 2 to 23 December. You could choose a two-couse lunch at £25 or three courses for £30, both options include a hot drink and mince pie.

The menu is: Soup of the day, followed by either Roast Turkey or Vegan Pieminister Mooless Pie - both options with all the trimmings. For pudding, you can opt for either Apple Crumble, Christmas Pudding served with brandy sauce or Scone and Butter Pudding.

Booking is essential. Please phone 01564 787981 to place your order. Please let us know of any allergies or other dietry requirements when making your booking.

Mince pies with star-shaped lids — Have a delicious Christmas treat in the café | © National Trust Images/William Shaw

Winter walks with all the family

Winter is the perfect time to wrap up warm, throw on some wellies and head out for an invigorating walk. Blow away the cobwebs along blustery canal paths or take a frosty Boxing Day stroll across the Warwickshire countryside. Enjoy the outside Christmas trees and decorations in the barnyard and get into the festive spirit on a stroll around Packwood this Christmas.

Christmas shopping made easy

Browse the shop at Packwood for the perfect Christmas gift. From beautiful scarves to woolly mittens and colourful throws to a huge range of cookbooks, you'll find the ideal gift, even for your pickiest friend or family member!

Artisan Bazaar Event

Join us on Sat 30 Nov and Sun 1 Dec for a weekend of unique Artisan shopping with handcrafted sterling silver jewellery, luxurious home fragrancing, exciting lamps made from recycled motor parts, a selection of modern board games, organically produced tree ring art & accessories and much more! The perfect opportunity to kick start your Christmas shopping at Packwood.

Christmas food and drink

Indulge in a delicious hot chocolate and mince pie from the café which will be serving a selection of hot and cold food, drinks and light snacks. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available as well as takeaway – perfect for refreshments after a stroll around the gardens in the winter sun.

So come and get into the festive spirit here at Packwood and enjoy the decorations followed by a delicious treat from the café and a walk around the Warwickshire countryside this Christmas.