CHRISTMAS AT DODDINGTON
It’s an opportunity to soak up the seasonal atmosphere of Christmas in a treasured family home, which has seen a lot of Christmas mornings over its four hundred year plus history.
A chance to see what the present day family and staff have created and to think about how Christmas may have looked and felt through the centuries. Spectacular scenes have been created by Doddington staff, volunteers, local artists and students from Lincoln College.
8 Nov – 21 Dec; Wed-Sun
Additional opening 22-23 & 29-31 Dec
Weekdays 11am-4pm | Weekends 10am-4pm | Last entry 3pm
ACCESS TALKS – If you are unable to access the stairs, there will be a dedicated talk on the ground floor with one of our Room Guides at 12noon daily. Please make sure to book onto the Access Talk slot on your selected date.
Weekdays: Adult £16 | Child: £8.50 | Family: £40 | 1 Parent Family: £28
Weekends & 22-23 & 29-31 Dec: Adult £19 | Child £8.50 | Family £50 | 1 Parent Family £32
Doddington Season Ticket Holders: Free (pre-booking essential)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Please pre-book tickets online. Entry to the Hall is by timed ticket only (last timed entry is 1 hour prior to closing). Please note that online ticket sales for each day close at 9am on the day.
Please note that Christmas at Doddington is a special event and Historic Houses, Art Fund, CPRE and any other cards/promotions are not valid during this period.
SEASON TICKETS
Find out about our Doddington season tickets, fantastic value and valid for use during normal opening times, plus Christmas opening and Sculpture Exhibition, for a whole year from date of purchase.
GROUP VISITS
Please note we will not be providing private group tours, however, groups of more than 16 people are welcome for self-guided visits. Please get in touch to book your visit hannah@doddingtonhall.com (Groups with fewer than 16 people can book online).
ACCESSIBILITY
Please note that electric scooters/wheelchairs cannot be used in the Hall.
The upper two floors are not accessible to wheelchairs. However, we do provide ramps to enable manual wheelchair access on the ground floor. The Hall is not suitable for pushchairs as the upper floors are not accessible, we recommend leaving pushchairs at the front desk.
ACCESS TALKS – If you are unable to access the stairs, there will be a dedicated talk on the ground floor with one of our Room Guides at 12noon daily. Please make sure to book onto the Access Talk slot on your selected date.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Please note that your tickets cannot be transferred, exchanged or refunded. If the event is cancelled then a full refund will be issued automatically.
2. Entry to the Hall is by timed ticket only. Please note that you are only able to gain entry into the Hall at your pre-booked time slot. Please make your way to the front of the Hall no earlier than two minutes before your allocated time to ensure entry. You will then be called through by a member of staff for your free flow visit.
3. You are welcome to arrive and explore the Gardens anytime between opening times on the day of your visit
4. If you have selected a Doddington Hall Season Ticket or Voucher ticket type, please show a valid card/voucher on arrival along with your e-ticket. If you are unable to present a valid card/voucher then you will be charged the full admission price.
5. No large bags permitted in the Hall.
6. Dogs are not permitted in the Hall and Gardens (assistance dogs only).
7. The upper floors of the Hall are not accessible by wheelchair or pushchair. Please see our accessibility page prior to visiting.
8. Photography is welcome (no flash please). Photoshoots and commercial photography is not permitted.
9. Toilets are open in the Gardens.
10. Enjoy your visit!
Indulge in a wonderfully festive Afternoon Tea in the Doddington Tea Room (booking essential) and enjoy a spot of retail therapy or gift shopping in our shops. Don’t forget a visit to the Bauble Barn, bursting with something for every taste, from traditional to naturals, we have something to complement every home.
A visit to Doddington Hall to choose a freshly-cut homegrown tree is part of many families’ seasonal calendar. From 22 November, the Stable Yard will again be full of trees with plenty of shapes and sizes to choose from.
