Celebrate Christmas in style at Polesden Lacey with family and friends. See the extravagantly decorated house styled as a Christmas masquerade ball, ride on the Christmas carousel and enjoy festive food and shopping. 

23 November 2024 – 5 January 2025

A house fit for a Christmas ball
The sumptuous Edwardian house at Polesden Lacey is elaborately dressed for a Christmas masquerade ball inspired by Mrs Greville's attendance at the famous Devonshire House Ball in 1897. See the 20ft Christmas tree in the Hall and enjoy immersive scenes throughout the house. Outside, ride on a vintage carousel and take part in a festive trail for families, filled with magic and wonder.

Follow the magic around the grounds
Bring your winter woollies as there is an outdoor Christmas trail to explore, themed on Grizwald the Griffin's First Christmas. This is a self-led trail with a map, no booking required. You can pay for trail sheets at Visitor Reception and collect your special gift at the end. Please note, 3.30pm will be the last chance to purchase trail sheets. While we don't have Father Christmas visiting us this year, we're looking forward to welcoming children to our fun Christmas trail.


A house fit for a Christmas ballThe sumptuous Edwardian house at Polesden Lacey is elaborately dressed for a Christmas masquerade ball inspired by Mrs Greville's attendance at the famous Devonshire House Ball in 1897. See the 20ft Christmas tree in the Hall and enjoy immersive scenes throughout the house. Outside, ride on a vintage carousel and take part in a festive trail for families, filled with magic and wonder.

Ride on the Christmas Carousel
Don't miss out on the chance to ride on a vintage wooden carousel outside the front of the house. £3.50 per ride.

Festive food
Visit the Café for some delicious festive favourites. As well as our usual hot drinks there will be seasonal hot chocolates and more to keep you warm after a wintery walk around the grounds, exploring the wider estate trails or enjoying the Christmas festivities.
If you’re feeling peckish there will be some favourite winter warmers on offer for lunch and a range of delicious festive treats, ready to enjoy while soaking up the festive spirit.