English Heritage is helping to get the whole family into the festive spirit this year and sprinkling plenty of Christmas joy.
Let’s start with an English Heritage membership, which you can get right here, it makes for the perfect Christmas gift, not just for the festive season but all-year-round as there are sites hosting a whole range of events throughout the year and around the country.
But let’s get back to Christmas and with everything from festive afternoon teas, meeting Father Christmas, here’s our pick of what’s happening this festive season.
Wreath-making really has become one of the stand-out traditions in the run-up to Christmas and at selected English Heritage locations you can go along and create a festive wreath with the gardening teams using natural materials from the historic gardens. A hot drink and Christmas treat will be served while you make your wreath…sure to get you into the spirit of the season!
Check out the participating locations here and to book your place.
Meet Father Christmas!
Taking time out from his busy schedule, Father Christmas will be telling some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree at English Heritage sites across the country this winter.
Audley End House and Gardens, Bolsover Castle, Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, Dover Castle, Eltham Palace and Gardens, Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Kenwood, Marble Hill, Wrest Park and Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens will all be hosting events. Every child will receive a traditional present to unwrap. Get details about Father Christmas dates here.
Festive foods
Christmas is all about the food, right? So, why not try a festive afternoon tea at selected English Heritage locations.
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens will be holding their festive afternoon teas from November 29 to December 21 (including December 22 and 23).
Osborne from November 21 to December 20 (Fridays and Saturdays).
Wrest Park from November 22 to December 21 (Wednesday through to Sunday).
A selection of sandwiches, cakes and canapes will be served. Book your afternoon tea place here.
Feeling a little more festive? There are many more English Heritage Christmas events to discover and if you want to give a gift which lasts longer than the festive season… membership will bring joy all-year-round!
We’ve teamed up with English Heritage to offer 25 per cent off gift and annual memberships helping you to give the perfect gift this Christmas and save money too!
Living, breathing, inspiring: history isn’t just something to read about, it’s something to experience first-hand and an English Heritage membership can certainly grant a journey of discovery!
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Offer ends: December 31, 2025
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