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Experience a spectacular new drone display at Scarborough Castle, specially commissioned for Scarborough Lights.

Join Thomasin Farrer and local schoolchildren on a magical journey around Scarborough, as the town approaches its 400th anniversary as the UK’s very first seaside resort. This dazzling performance also offers a unique opportunity to see the Scarborough Castle illuminations up close.

The show is produced by Flight Shows, one of the UK’s leading drone display companies, with text by Nick Lane from the Stephen Joseph Theatre, soundscape, design and recording by Ernie Acquah, and featuring the voices of Georgie Samuels and members of the Stephen Joseph Theatre’s Young Company.

Before the main event, enjoy fire, light, and live music performances, along with a tempting selection of food and drink stalls.

Come and be part of this unforgettable celebration of Scarborough’s history and creativity!

For more information and to book your tickets, please visit the Scarborough Fair website.

Drone Display At Scarborough Castle

Double Vision brings together two paintings both known as The Guitar Player. One painting, a treasure from Kenwood’s Iveagh Bequest, is signed by the great Johannes Vermeer (1632-75). The origin of the other, on loan from the John G. Johnson Collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, USA, remains a mystery.

Philadelphia’s painting depicts the same young woman playing a guitar, but with a number of small differences. Thought to be by Vermeer by John G. Johnson who bought the picture and eventually gave it to the city of Philadelphia, the question of who painted it and when has been the subject of intense debate for the past 100 years.

This new display, marking the 350th anniversary of Vermeer’s death aged 43 in 1675, sees the paintings side by side for the first time in over 300 years.

Double Vision:

Herd your family together for a baaa-rilliant Christmas trail at Wrest Park this festive season. Grab a trail map and track down twelve super-sized sculptures of Shaun the Sheep designed by different artists.

The trail runs from Wednesday-Sunday. On weekends until 23 December, you can also get hands-on with Christmas crafts and toast marshmallows around the fire once ewe’ve found the flock.

Fleece Navidad!

Book early and save 15%.

Make your day even more magical with a visit to Father Christmas. There’s a separate charge, and you’ll need to book ahead.

Add on a Festive Afternoon Tea experience with your admission and share festive fayre with a selection of sandwiches, cakes and canapés. Available from Saturday 22 November - Sunday 21 December 2025, Wednesday through to Sunday.

Find the Flock is a collaboration with Wild in Art and Aardman.

© Aardman Animations Ltd 2025/2026

Find The Flock At Wrest Park

Chatty Café

First Friday of every month from Friday 4th April - 10am-11.30am.

Join us on the first Friday every month from 10.00-11.30am for a chat and a cuppa. There will always be a volunteer on hand so a chat is guaranteed and there is a free cup of tea as well.

Gainsborough Old Hall has been at the heart of the town’s community for hundreds of years and is the perfect meeting place for locals and visitors alike.

Sometimes the best connections are made over a cup of tea and our Chatty Café days are the perfect way to bring people together.

Chatty Café At Gainsborough Old Hall

Enjoy a landscape walk, led by our knowledgeable volunteer! Learn more about Marble Hill's historic landscape and changes made through time. Please meet outside front of house at 1pm.

Free Tour, just come along!

Landscape Walk

This Christmas step into a story filled with imagination and spectacle!

Follow Tinkerbell on an unforgettable journey to a place of magic, imagination and adventure. Neverland at Kenwood 2025 invites you to leave the ordinary behind and follow the stars through an enchanting new outdoor light trail like no other.

Perfect for those seeking festive fun and a magical Christmas in London, Neverland transforms the historic Kenwood into a dreamworld of adventure, wonder and seasonal joy.

BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY IN LONDON

Your flight to Neverland begins in the heart of a reimagined London. Wander through a glowing Big Ben, along a twinkling city skyline and sneak a peek into the Darling family home before rising into the skies above Kensington Gardens. It’s a storybook brought to life – perfect for families, couples and friends searching for festive things to do around North London.

DISCOVER THE WONDER OF NEVERLAND

Once in Neverland, the real magic begins. Venture through the Lost Boys’ secret tree trunk, navigate the eerie glow of Skull Rock, cross over the misty waters of Crocodile Creek and much more, before coming face to face with Captain Hook’s legendary pirate ship.

With every step of this outdoor trail, you’ll feel as though you’re inside the pages of JM Barrie’s classic tale, reimagined through lights, immersive storytelling and soundscape.

Much more than just another Christmas event, it’s an escape to a world where time stands still and adventure awaits around every corner.

FESTIVE TREATS FOR EVERY EXPLORER

After your journey through Neverland, warm up with delicious street food*, toasty winter drinks* and indulgent hot chocolate* beneath the stars.

A NORTH LONDON CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER

Located in beautiful Hampstead Heath, this immersive outdoor trail is one of the most magical Christmas events North London has to offer, easily accessible from Hertfordshire, Essex, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire.

Second to the right, and straight on till morning!

JM Barrie gifted the rights to Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital in 1929 and we are pleased to be supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity) this Christmas. GOSH Charity helps to give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer by funding cutting-edge medical equipment, groundbreaking research and vital support for patients and families.

For every Neverland at Kenwood ticket, £1 is included in the price as a charitable contribution which Raymond Gubbay Ltd. will collect and give (+ VAT) to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (Registered charity no. 1160024).

*Separate charges apply for fairground rides and food and drinks.

BOOK TICKETS FOR KENWOOD NEVERLAND

Neverland At Kenwood

Join us at Apsley House, the home of the Duke of Wellington, for a Christmas Carol Concert in beautiful surroundings.

Reception drink included. Doors open at 6pm with a welcome drink downstairs before moving upstairs for the performance.

Your ticket is only for entry to the event. Members get a discount on the ticket price. You’ll need to book using the link below. Please bring your booking confirmation with you on the day.

Carol Concert At Apsley House

This Christmas, start your celebrations with a premium Festive Afternoon Tea and share festive fayre with a selection of sandwiches, cakes and canapés served in our historic mansion house dining room at Wrest Park.

Add on an Afternoon Tea experience with your admission ticket for a festive day out. 

Options available for adults & children, with a selection of festive cakes, traditional finger sandwiches, canapés & treats. Gluten Free & Vegan options are available.

Your afternoon tea table time will be 1 hour 20 minutes, leaving you with plenty of time to enjoy our historic site.

Available from Saturday 22 November - Sunday 21 December 2025, Wednesday through to Sunday. Timeslots available at 12pm, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2pm.

Festive Afternoon Tea At Wrest Park

Start the weekend energised with a spot of Community Yoga amongst the backdrop of Marble Hill and it's surroundings! Community based event, meet on the Oval Lawn (Behind House towards River) at 8am.

Community Yoga

Join us at Bolsover Castle for a festive day out the whole family will love.

Make magical memories as you explore the castle and enjoy festive activities. Soak up the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas past and present.

Make your visit even more special—book your slot to meet Father Christmas during Festive Fun weekends.

Festive Fun At Bolsover Castle

Join us at Walmer Castle and Gardens for a festive day out the whole family will love.

Make magical memories as you explore the castle and enjoy festive activities. Soak up the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas past and present.

Book online and save 15%.

Festive Fun At Walmer Castle

Join us at Dover Castle for a festive day out the whole family will love.

Make magical memories as you explore the castle and enjoy festive activities. Soak up the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas past and present.

Book online and save 15%.

More information coming soon.

Make your visit even more special - book your slot to meet Father Christmas during Festive Fun weekends.

Festive Fun At Dover Castle

Join us at Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden for a festive day out the whole family will love.

Make magical memories as you explore the castle and enjoy festive activities. Soak up the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas past and present.

Book early and save 15%.

Make your visit even more special—book your slot to meet Father Christmas during Festive Fun weekends.

Festive Fun At Kenilworth Castle And Elizabethan Garden

Enjoy enchanting storytelling and music, indulge in delicious cream teas, and explore the hall dressed for Christmas. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!

Book early and save 15%.

Make your visit even more special - book your slot to meet Father Christmas during the weekends leading up to Christmas.

Christmas At Belsay Hall

Join us at Audley End House and Gardens for a festive day out the whole family will love.

Make magical memories as you explore the house and grounds and enjoy festive activities. Soak up the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas past and present.

Book online and save 15%.

More information coming soon.

Make your visit even more special - book your slot to meet Father Christmas during Festive Fun weekends.

Festive Fun At Audley End House And Gardens

Join us at Brodsworth Hall for a festive day out the whole family will love.

Make magical memories as you explore the grounds and enjoy festive activities. Soak up the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas past and present.

Book early and save 15%.

Make your visit even more special - book your slot to meet Father Christmas during Festive Fun weekends.

Festive Fun At Brodsworth Hall

Experience a magical Christmas at Wrest Park.

Book early and save 15%.

More information coming soon.

Make your visit even more special - book your slot to meet Father Christmas.

Christmas At Wrest Park

Join us at Osborne for a festive day out the whole family will love.

Make magical memories as you explore the grounds and enjoy festive activities. Soak up the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas past and present.

Book online and save 15%.

More information coming soon.

Festive Fun At Osborne

Join Father Christmas at Audley End House and Gardens this winter for a magical way to start the festive season.

Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree. After the group storytelling session, you and your children will meet the man himself, with the chance to take photographs and make memories to treasure. Father Christmas will also give every child a traditional present to unwrap.

To make sure there’s room for everyone, only one adult is allowed to accompany each child. Father Christmas needs to start the sessions on time, so please arrive at least 15 minutes before your slot.

Sessions will take place at 10:20, 11:00, 11:40, 12:20, 13:40, 14:20, 15:00.

Father Christmas At Audley End House And Gardens

Join Father Christmas at Marble Hill this December for a magical way to start the festive season.

Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree. After the group storytelling session, you and your children will meet the man himself, with the chance to take photographs and make memories to treasure. Father Christmas will also give every child a traditional present to unwrap.

To make sure there’s room for everyone, only one adult is allowed to accompany each child. Father Christmas needs to start the sessions on time, so please arrive at least 15 minutes before your slot.

Timeslots will be 10.20, 11.00, 11.40, 12.20, 13.40, 14.20 & 15.00.

Father Christmas At Marble Hill

Join Father Christmas at Belsay Hall this winter for a magical way to start the festive season.

Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree. After the group storytelling session, you and your children will meet the man himself, with the chance to take photographs and make memories to treasure. Father Christmas will also give every child a traditional present to unwrap.

To make sure there’s room for everyone, only one adult is allowed to accompany each child. Father Christmas needs to start the sessions on time, so please arrive at least 15 minutes before your slot.

Sessions will take place at 10:20, 11:00, 11:40, 12:20, 13:40, 14:20, 15:00.

Find out what else is happening this Christmas at Belsay Hall.

Father Christmas At Belsay Hall

Join Father Christmas at Marble Hill this December for a magical way to start the festive season.

Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree. After the group storytelling session, you and your children will meet the man himself, with the chance to take photographs and make memories to treasure. Father Christmas will also give every child a traditional present to unwrap.

To make sure there’s room for everyone, only one adult is allowed to accompany each child. Father Christmas needs to start the sessions on time, so please arrive at least 15 minutes before your slot.

Timeslots will be 10.20, 11.00, 11.40, 12.20, 13.40, 14.20 & 15.00.

Quiet Sessions with Father Christmas will take place on Saturday 29 November at 3pm and Sunday 7 December at 10.20am. Quiet Sessions are aimed at visitors who will benefit from a more relaxed visit with Father Christmas. During these sessions, there will be reduced capacity, allowing for more time, and a calmer experience. This includes the group storytelling session and a small present.

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Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. 

Drone Display At Scarborough Castle

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