Christmas at Clumber Park 2025

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From Saturday 22 November - Sunday 4 January 2025

Clumber Park

Events throughout the festive season to enjoy for all the family!

There's so much to enjoy this festive season at Clumber Park, with a wide range of events and activities for children and adults of all ages. So, wrap up warm and get out your Christmas jumper, it's time to celebrate and make some memories.

The Elf on the Shelf ® comes to Clumber

We're delighted to announce that this treasured family Christmas tradition has been turned into a magical trail for the very first time.

From Saturday 22 November - Sunday 4 January, discover twelve giant The Elf on the Shelf ® sculptures, sent straight from the North Pole to bring festive fun to visitors. 

Meet Father Christmas 

There'll be magic and Yuletide cheer in the Old Parsonage as Father Christmas arrives in his grotto from Saturday 22 November. 

Greeted by our guides, you'll enter the Winter Wonderland grotto and play with the toys before each family is taken through to visit Father Christmas in his cosy living room.

Storytime with Father Christmas for Toddlers - Wednesday 10, Thursday 11, Wednesday 17 & Thursday 18 December

Little ones will be captivated by this enchanting encounter with Father Christmas as they listen to him tell some of his favourite yuletide stories, nursery rhymes and songs. Booking is essential. 

Craft workshops

We will be holding a variety of craft workshops including wreath making. Dates and details to be confirmed.

Music in the Chapel

Take in the atmosphere of the Chapel of St Mary the Virgin this season with our free festive events.  

Come in from the cold and join us for a festive, vintage playlist from the incredibly popular 1940's artist, Jayne Darling on Sunday 7 December, 12.00 - 15.00.

Nine lessons & Carols, our traditional carol service will take place on Sunday 21 December from 14.00.

The Christmas Day service begins at 11.30. Please be aware that access into the park will be granted for those attending the service, however, the park's facilities will be closed. 

Festive organised walks & runs

Enjoy our free Heritage & Horticulture Amble around Clumber Park's Pleasure Grounds on Monday 15 December. The theme's for this year's festive walk is Clumber’s beer, brewing and brewhouse.

Dress up and take part in our special Christmas Eve 10k Run. This will be a bookable event, details to follow shortly. 

Our December Trust 10k trail run will take place on Sunday 28 December. 

Join us for our annual Tinsel Trek on 27 December and blow away the cobwebs with our free, volunteer-led walk, approximately 6-7 miles long. Meet under the Clock Tower at 10.30.

Wrap up warm and join us at dusk for a guided Lantern Walk around the Pleasure Grounds. Hear tales about the lives of the Dukes of Newcastle and see Clumber in a different light. Dates and details to be confirmed.

The Elves Eatery

Every weekend from 15 November, the Clock Tower Parlour will be transformed into the Elves Eatery, where visitors can enjoy a range of hot & cold snacks including festive sandwiches, roast potatoes and pigs in blankets, speciality hot chocolates and mulled wine. Open every day through the school holidays.

Festive Dog Walk

Our annual doggie Christmas jumper walk will take place on Wednesday 17 December at 10.00. Enjoy a cuppa and a free mince pie in Central Bark, our dog-friendly cafe, afterwards. 

Santa Paws

Treat your four-legged friends to a visit from Santa Paws at Central Bark. This event takes place on Saturday 20, Sunday 21  & Monday 22 December from 10.00 - 12.00 and 12.30 - 14.00. Includes a special treat. No booking required.