Fancy a break from the hustle and bustle of the modern Christmas experience? Why not take some time out with us to encounter some 17th-Century winter traditions?

Dyrham Park’s Christmas experience will provide a step away from the tinsel, baubles and trees of today.

Coming here will is a chance to learn about some of traditions enjoyed back in the 17th Century as well as giving you a chance to stretch your legs, take stock and reconnect with nature.

There will be church choirs at weekends, children’s trails through the parkland, a poetry trail and subtle, scented decorations crafted from plants and dried flowers from around the park and garden.

Visitor Experience Manager Ann Fiddler explained: ‘We know that Christmas and the run up to it can be a manic time and at Dyrham this year we’re offering visitors the chance to do something a bit different. You can forget tinsel, baubles and Father Christmas but we can offer a selection of trails and some interesting crafts as well as some choirs and a bit of shopping of course!’

Join us for a special evening of carol singing by candlelight alongside the resident donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon.

Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, EX10 0NU.
Setting the scene and adding a touch of magic to the evening’s proceedings, the sanctuary will be spectacularly illuminated by thousands of candles.

Christmas caroling commences at 5pm in New Barn surrounded by lots of friendly donkeys – who may even join in!

The Kitchen restaurant will be open for festive refreshments until the end of the event, as will the Gift Shop for all those Christmas gift needs.

DISCOVER OUR LANTERNS
Once upon a time, in a land surrounded by wonder; where lions roar, Christmas trees sing, and mythical tales come to life, there was a Festival of Light.

This winter, hundreds of breath-taking Chinese lanterns, set in over 30 acres of splendid ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds, will transform Longleat as darkness falls. Get ready to embark on a dazzling journey through history’s greatest Myths and Legends.

In 2019, we invite you to join us on a thrilling odyssey as epic stories from around the world are brought to life. This unmissable adventure is not for the fainthearted – legendary figures and mythical beasts await around every corner. Get ready to marvel at the gods and magical beings of ancient Greece, re-live heroic tales of British folklore and beware the colossal kraken, a gargantuan sea monster lurking in the depths of Longleat’s Half Mile Lake, ready to engulf any ship that sails too close …

Filled with astonishing creatures, magnificent scenery and stunning structures; don’t miss the most amazing festive adventure of them all.

New for 2019, gaze in awe at the breathtaking choreographed light projection on Longleat House – the iconic frontage of the stately home will spring to vibrant life as our Myths and Legends make their mark on the historic Estate like never before.