The National Trust has announced its Christmas programmes for properties in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire.
The southeast area has a wealth of sites owned and maintained by the heritage charity, which puts on seasonal displays throughout the year.
In addition to the festive atmosphere created by elaborate decorations in historic settings, the Trust is hosting a range of activities for families to enjoy.
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Richard Grudzinski, Experiences Curator at the National Trust said: “The great thing about a National Trust Christmas is that everything you want in a Christmas is done for you, from trees, decorations, festive food and cosy spaces to reconnect with family and friends.
“Enjoy a taste of Christmas past with historic houses, dressed up with all the trimmings, or experience the wholesome joy of meeting friends and family for festivities in the outdoors.”
There will be fairs, craft workshops, wreath-making, Christmas lunches, candlelit tours and even a Santa Run.
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Here’s a roundup of some of the best National Trust Christmas events near Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties:
Hughenden, November 25 – January 3
A Nordic Christmas in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
The Victorian manor house has been transformed, inspired by the stories from the book of Norse mythology in Disraeli’s library. Featuring a grand yule feast, northern lights and glacial sounds, and a skiing themed room. There’s also a family activity trail in the garden based on the Nordic fairytale the Little Fir Tree, plus storytelling, crafting, choirs and festive food.
Cliveden, November 23 – January 5
A Christmas mystery trail in Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire
A mystery game will have visitors playing detective to find stolen family heirlooms, set in the Cliveden Estate in 1924 at a party thrown by the socialist Lady Nancy Astor. All against the backdrop of Christmas decorations and lights in the grand house.
Basildon Park, November 16 – January 5
Christmas Lights, Camera, Action in Reading, Berkshire
This Berkshire property will be paying tribute to classic Christmas films in celebration of its twenty years as a film location. There’ll be lots of trees, garlands and twinkling fairy lights, plus each decorated room will give a nod to a different Christmas movie.
Vintage charm in Henley, Oxfordshire
Well-known for its nostalgic, cosy Christmas, Greys Court will be making this Christmas more glamorous, on a vintage 1930s theme featuring cocktails, palms and peacock feathers at the family party. There will be outsize baubles and lights in the garden.
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Stowe Gardens, November 30 – January 6
A Christmas wish in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Around a giant Christmas tree in the New Inn courtyard, visitors will see how wishes are processed at Wish HQ Sorting Office then set off on a festive adventure around the site. There’s a wish walk, wish puzzles to solve, a ‘wish you were here’ selfie station and a ‘wish upon a star’ installation in the Temple of Venus.
Chastleton House, November 27 – December 15
A 1960s Christmas in Chastleton, Oxfordshire
Christmas will be hosted in the style of the house’s latest owners in the 60s, with cocktails, board games, and cosy chaos in front of vintage festive telly.
Coming home for Christmas in Henley, Oxfordshire
Enjoy Christmas decorations and festive treats as you wonder the halls of the house.
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