A Joyful Dickensian Christmas
Kentwell turns the Christmas clock back to the year 1869 and the age of Dickens to create a rich tapestry of lively and enjoyable activities for all ages.
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December & Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December
Grounds Open 10:30am to 5:00pm ~ House Open 10:45am to 4:45pm
Available Time Slots
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10:30am - 5:00pm
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11:30am to 5:00pm
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12:30pm to 5:00pm
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Available Time Slots 〰️ 10:30am - 5:00pm 〰️ 11:30am to 5:00pm 〰️ 12:30pm to 5:00pm 〰️
Step into a Dickensian Christmas at Kentwell Hall
Experience the charm of a traditional Victorian Christmas at Kentwell Hall.
See how our Victorians celebrated Christmas long before commercialism took over !
A Day of fun and the best Father Christmas
In the Hall
Main Rooms - Gentry family preparing Christmas
Service Room - their staff
Kitchen - Cooks active preparing luncheon …also an evening dinner party
In the Moahouse
Toymaker’s workshop
Bakhus fare for the villagers
Brewhus Inn - Villagers at leisure
In the Village
Father Christmas + Elves - He sees small family groups separately
Mother Christmas in her Cott
Piper playing merrily
Great Barn
The Vortex platform
Sleigh & reindeer (Photo opportunity)
Tavern
Hot mull and mincepies
Entertainments
Theatre
Music hall songs, conjuror, magic & illusions
Public Hall
Dickens’s A Christmas Carol,
Reading - Jack & the Beans Talk
Great Hall
Carols at 4.30pm
Stables
Animals
Crafts
Cratchit’s Cott
Hot chestnuts
Perfect for families, this event offers a heart-warming celebration filled with festive good cheer.
FAQs
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Tickets can be purchased on the gate. However, this will incur an extra £2.00 charge.
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Dress with suitable clothing and footwear for the weather!
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The Tearoom will be open until 15 minutes before closing time.
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No dogs, except guide dogs, are permitted within the grounds.
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We operate a no-refunds policy for when we're open. Tickets are not transferrable to other days, or to other events. Please always check our website before travelling to check we are open.
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The majority of the gardens are reasonably accessible by wheelchair in good weather but less so when underfoot is muddy.