Christmas at historic places
Christmas light trails at historic places
After-dark walks and trails through the grounds of historic places. An illuminated tree or a decorated house is listed elsewhere, and only appears here when the event itself is a light trail.
These events are run by the places and organisations named here. Land & Legacy does not sell tickets.
Photo: Wehha / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Christmas at Belton
Belton House Lincolnshire
Selected dates from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
An after-dark Christmas light trail through the grounds at Belton, with new illuminated installations, festive fairground attractions, seasonal food and drink, and a glimpse of Father Christmas.
Ticketed event. Published prices vary by ticket type and date, with adult, child and family tickets available.
Listed by National Trust
Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Christmas at Dunham Massey
Dunham Massey Hall Greater Manchester
20 November 2026 – 2 January 2027
Timed evening entry across the event run.
An after-dark illuminated trail through Dunham Massey with new light and sound installations, projections on the house, seasonal food and drink, fairground attractions and an appearance from Father Christmas.
Adult tickets from £19.50. Separate charges apply for food, drink and fairground rides.
Listed by National Trust
Photo: Jon Wornham / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Christmas at Stourhead
Stourhead Wiltshire
Runs on selected dates from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
An illuminated after-dark trail through Stourhead’s landscape, combining large-scale light installations, seasonal sound, festive food and drink, and a Father Christmas appearance.
Booking essential. Separate charges apply for food and drink, and parking is charged for non-members.
Listed by National Trust