Key Highlights
- The National Trust site in Cambridgeshire, Anglesey Abbey, is decorated for Christmas 2025.
- Festive decorations include traditional displays and models of The Snowman hidden throughout the house.
- Children can participate in a trail to find all 12 Snowman models in the gardens.
- The Lower Gallery is festively decorated with Father Christmas holding story time sessions for children.
Festive Spirit at Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey, a popular National Trust site located in Cambridgeshire, has transformed into a winter wonderland for the holiday season of 2025. The historic house is adorned with traditional Christmas decorations, offering visitors an immersive festive experience. Amy Britton, a writer for What’s On, provides an exclusive first look at this seasonal transformation.
Traditional Decorations and Hidden Snowmen
The house has been filled with elegant Christmas displays that complement Lord Fairhaven’s personal collection. Each room features thoughtful decorations, including a small but sweet tree in the dining room. The library is festively decorated to match its grand feel, while the kitchen includes mock desserts to add to the holiday ambiance.
The Snowman Trail
Part of the excitement for families visiting Anglesey Abbey during this festive period is the “The Snowman” trail. Children can embark on a search for 12 models of The Snowman hidden throughout the house and gardens, all painted by national and international artists inspired by both Raymond Briggs’ classic book and the festive song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
Festive Activities
For an interactive experience, families can participate in a story time session with Father Christmas in the Lower Gallery. These sessions are held every Saturday and Sunday in December, as well as on Fridays 19th, Monday 22nd, and Tuesday 23rd leading up to the big day. Each child will have the opportunity to take a photo with Father Christmas and receive a gift after the session, which lasts for 30 minutes and costs £24 per child.
Visit Details
The house at Anglesey Abbey is open daily from 11am to 3.30pm, with the last entry being at 3pm. Visitors can explore the site’s other attractions such as the Redwoods Restaurant, which will be serving a Christmas dinner menu during this period. Entrance costs £18 for adults and £9 for children aged between five and seventeen, with free parking available.
Anglesey Abbey aims to provide not only a festive experience but also decoration inspiration for those in need of holiday-themed decor ideas. The site offers a comprehensive look at the new decorations, allowing visitors to capture a sense of the atmosphere before they visit in person or online through their gallery images.
