East Sussex

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See Battle Abbey in a whole new light.

This December, see Battle Abbey and the 1066 story brought to life by a dazzling array of illuminations and characters from the past.

Follow the trail through the ruins and across the grounds as lights and sounds carry you back to winter 1066. Discover how events unfolded after the battle as you thread your way through ancient architecture, peep into the shadows and take in the luminous displays.

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Illuminated Battle Abbey

Join us for a festive Christmas Afternoon Tea in the grand dinning room within the main house at Wrest Park!

Indulge in savoury tarts, pigs in blankets, canapés, and sweet treats, served with tea or coffee—or add Prosecco for an extra touch of luxury.

For the little ones, we offer a special Christmas Tea with finger sandwiches, houmous & crudités, pigs in blankets, a mini Christmas doughnut, and fresh fruit, served with juice or milkshake.

Upgrade to a luxury hot chocolate for an extra treat - just add to your ticket at checkout!

Prices start from £24.95 per person.

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HOW TO BOOK

Select your site admission tickets.

Add Afternoon Tea: On the Enhance Your Visit page, select a Festive Afternoon Tea time (On weekends throughout December Father Christmas visits will also be running). 

Plan Your Timing: Make sure to leave enough time if you have also booked Narnia and Father Christmas tickets.

Please bring your booking confirmation with you on the day. If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.

If booking alongside a visit to Father Christmas, please give 1 hour before or after your other booking to ensure you have time to fully enjoy all your onsite experiences.

Christmas Afternoon Tea At Wrest Park

Join Katie Noakes, London Calligraphy’s founder, for a morning of learning calligraphy at Kenwood.

The in-person calligraphy course will include:

A personalised calligraphy kit, including a pen holder, ink, nib, paper and Christmas stationery.

2 hours of calligraphy instruction, including 1 to 1 assistance. You will learn essential calligraphy techniques and how to use a dip pen and ink. The workshop will begin with practicing the basic strokes before moving onto the alphabet. Time will then be spent developing words and simple flourishes.

Tips, ideas and insider information from a practicing calligrapher.

Lots of inspiration to bring your Chrsitmas cards, table settings and gift tags to life!

Light refreshments from the Kenwood cafe including a tea, coffee or soft drink + a pastry or cake.

FRI 15 NOV FRI 22 NOV

This event and associated ticketing and personal data capture is managed directly by London Calligraphy. Book your tickets via the London Calligraphy website.

Christmas Calligraphy At Kenwood

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

Event is weather dependent.

Community Yoga

Father Christmas needs your help restoring the true meaning of Christmas.

A theatrical Christmas adventure exploring meaning and magic.

Discover The Spirit of Christmas at Eltham Palace, brought to you by Sneaky Experience.

Enjoy an hour-long immersive and theatrical journey through the stunning art-deco mansion, perfect for the whole family.

Father Christmas needs your help to restore the true meaning of Christmas and save the magic of Lapland. As you journey through enchanted rooms, you'll meet delightful characters and uncover the essence of the season, all leading to a heart-warming encounter with Father Christmas himself.

Prepare to be dazzled at Eltham Palace with interactive storytelling, captivating performances, and plenty of photo opportunities. Every child will receive a gift from Father Christmas as a token of gratitude for helping to rekindle the Christmas spirit.

Don't miss this extraordinary adventure, running on select weekends from 23 November to 22 December 2024.

Book your tickets now and become part of the Christmas magic at Eltham Palace!

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This event and associated ticketing and personal data capture is managed directly by Sneaky Experiences. Book your tickets via the Sneaky Experiences website. Relaxed sessions available, please see the website for further details.

The Spirit Of Christmas At Eltham Palace

Get into the festive spirit at our enchanting Christmas Fair at Belsay Hall! Discover a winter wonderland filled with unique gifts, handmade crafts, and seasonal treats.

This is a truly magical event for the whole family. Don’t miss the chance to explore the stunning Belsay Hall and its beautiful gardens.

Our cafés will be open and serving mulled wine to add that extra christmas feel. 

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Christmas Fair At Belsay Hall

Get into the festive spirit at our enchanting Christmas Fair at Belsay Hall! Discover a winter wonderland filled with unique gifts, handmade crafts, and seasonal treats.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the stunning Belsay Hall and its beautiful gardens too.

Our cafés will be open and serving mulled wine to add that extra christmas feel. 

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Step through the wardrobe and explore the snowy magic of Narnia at Wrest Park this Christmas.

Wrest Park is bringing Narnia to life with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and scenes inspired by "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe." Stroll through the beautifully transformed house, and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Narnia. Perfect for families and fans of the classic story, it’s a festive experience you won’t want to miss!

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There’s also a chance to meet Father Christmas on weekends between 30 Nov – 22 December. If you’d like to book this as well, please select the time you’d like to attend on the add-on page. Please note that due to capacity only one adult is permitted per child for Festive Tales with Father Christmas

Narnia At Wrest Park

Experience the beautiful music room at Kenwood House filled with melodies once again as Saraband weave together music and stories inspired by the villa and its artworks. This 45-minute programme will cover 18th-century ladies, actresses, courtesans and milkmaids.

This event is graded as easy access.

Members' Event:

Join us for a fun arts and crafts activities before heading back to school. There is a chance it will be outdoors, so please dress accordingly. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet at the Coach House Cafe.

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Arts & Crafts

Step through the wardrobe and into the snowy magic of Narnia at Wrest Park this Christmas. Experience the enchantment of C.S. Lewis’ "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" as Wrest Park transforms into a winter wonderland with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and scenes from the beloved story.

  Explore the beautifully decorated house, where The White Witch has cast her spell, making it always winter and never Christmas. Journey your way through Narnia, escaping the Witch’s spell and end your adventure in the magical throne room.

  Outside, continue into the gardens for an enchanting Narnia-themed trail for families to enjoy, included in the ticket price.  On weekends, you can also enjoy the festive atmosphere with wintry fairground rides available for £5 for unlimited rides, which you can pay for on site. There will also be a festive afternoon tea available for an additional cost, more details coming soon. Don’t miss this magical adventure, perfect for families and fans of Narnia!

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There’s also a chance to meet Father Christmas on weekends between 30 Nov – 22 December. If you’d like to book this as well, please select the time you’d like to attend on the add-on page. Please note that due to capacity only one adult is permitted per child for Festive Tales with Father Christmas

Enjoy the fresh air, pleasant surroundings, and community spirit with out regular Community Walk. The experience is led by our volunteers, and free to attend with no pre-booking requirement.

Please meet outside the front of the café.

Community Walk At Marble Hill

English Heritage

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites - from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire to a Cold War bunker. 

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

Illuminated Battle Abbey

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