Christmas with the National Trust in Surrey and West Sussex

 

The one thing I love about Christmas is seeing all the National Trust houses decked and decorated to celebrate Christmas in times gone by. Obviously, this year things have a been a little different but the National Trust are still determined to help us celebrate!

 From decorated houses like Polesdon Lacey, Standen and Nymans to the huge range of National Trust places who are running a Peter Rabbit™ winter adventure activity trail around their grounds and gardens. A great way to get out and celebrate with the family safely this winter!

And while you’re there done forget your mask as their cafes and restaurants are open for takeaway treats and the shops are stocked full of gift ideas from jams and biscuits to scarves and rugs.

Don’t forget to share your outdoor festive adventures with the National Trust on social media using #EveryoneNeedsNature. Every Christmas visit you make helps us keep these places open for future generations to discover.

Surrey

Polesden Lacey
It’s an evergreen Christmas this year at Polesden Lacey. Explore the house to see rooms beautifully bedecked with sparkling Christmas trees and festive finery. See if you can spot some classic Christmas tales and family-favourite board games.

Outdoors in the gardens there’s a Peter Rabbit™ winter adventure activity trail for all the family, from 23 November to 3 January. Young nature adventurers can lend a hand to some of Beatrix Potter's well-loved characters such as Squirrel Nutkin, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Jemima Puddleduck. Peter Rabbit™ trail: 5 December 2020 - 3 January 2021, £2pp plus normal admission
Decorated house: 5 December - 23 December 2020, included in normal admission

Claremont Landscape Garden
Beautiful winter vistas and sparkling lights make Claremont a very special place to visit. This year you’re invited to embark on a Peter Rabbit™ winter adventure activity trail. Spend an atmospheric afternoon recharging yourself in this historic royal landscape.
Open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas day, normal admission
Peter Rabbit™ trail: 5 December 2020 - 3 January 2021, £2pp plus normal admission

Hatchlands Park
There’s festive family fun in the great outdoors this Christmas at Hatchlands Park. Follow a Peter Rabbit™ winter adventure activity trail and spot all kinds of nature and help Peter's friends as you make your way around beautiful parkland. Plus, for the first time, the house at Hatchlands Park is open over the Christmas period. You'll be able to see each room lit by real candles and open fires. Experience an atmospheric afternoon that's sure to give you a warm glow on a winter's day. The Kitchen Café is open for festive treats and hot chocolate.
Parkland open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas day, normal admission
Peter Rabbit™ trail: 5 to 23 December 2020 – 23 December 2021, £2pp plus normal admission
Candlelight tours inside the house: December 15, 16, 17, 20, 22 and 23, 12pm-3.30pm

Winkworth Arboretum
‘Tis the season for crisp winter walks, days out with the family, festive decorations and warming drinks. Winkworth's wintry woodland is the perfect spot for a quiet walk in the crisp, clean air. With a mixture of level walkways and challenging hills, there's a route for everyone.
Open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas day, normal admission

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West Sussex

Nymans
The house at Nymans is open this festive season for the first time since March. See it decorated for Christmas with trees, lights and festive decorations. In the garden, families of all ages are invited to enjoy a Peter Rabbit™ winter adventure activity trail.
Open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas day, normal admission
Peter Rabbit™ trail: 5 Dec 2020 - 3 January 2021, £2pp plus normal admission

Standen
You are invited to join the party as 'A Beale Family Christmas' returns to Standen. From food fights to party games join the fun and discover how the Beales celebrated Christmas together in their festively decorated home. Explore the garden on the Beale Family Christmas Children’s Trail. Plus as part of Standen’s Christmas celebrations, the tree in the courtyard has been decorated by our community of lockdown crafters. Once you have enjoyed the decorations in the house, peruse the Arts and Crafts inspired gifts in the shop or spoil yourself with a warming drink and Christmas treat in Barn Café. 

5 December 2020 to 3 January 2021. Open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas day, normal admission

Petworth
There is something for everyone at Petworth this Christmas, from winter walks around the beautiful deer park, to the Peter Rabbit™ Winter Adventure trail. Indoors, see the house lightly dressed for Christmas and immerse yourself in the magnificent art collection.
House and Gardens open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas day, normal admission
Peter Rabbit™ trail: 5 December 2020 - 10 January 2021, £2pp plus normal admission

Sheffield Park and Garden
Wrap up warm for a stroll among the trees on a Peter Rabbit™ winter activity trail at Sheffield Park. Spot all kinds of nature and help Peter's friends as you make your way around this beautiful garden with festive decorations. There are seasonal gifts and decorations to browse in the shop. Or drop by the cosy tearoom to indulge in a fireside hazelnut-hot chocolate and bunny biscuit.
Peter Rabbit™ trail: 5 December 2020 - 3 January 2021, £2pp plus normal admission