11 November – 31 December
Christmas at Doddington
Coming to Doddington Hall this Christmas: ‘Classic Christmas Cinema’.
Much-loved festive films from across the decades provide the inspiration as Christmas on the big screen is reimagined within the rooms of Doddington Hall.
Journey through three floors of the Elizabethan Hall, where each room sets a new scene. Familiar stories, characters and cinematic details unfold along the way, all reimagined with a Doddington twist.
Expect handcrafted displays, natural materials, playful touches and plenty of movie magic as the Hall is transformed for Christmas once again.
The Hall has seen more than 400 Christmases within its walls and remains a treasured family home today. This is a chance to soak up the seasonal atmosphere, enjoy what the present-day family, staff and volunteers have created and imagine how Christmas here might have looked and felt through the centuries.
Created by Doddington staff, volunteers, local artists and students from Lincoln College, the displays bring together imagination, craftsmanship and a little festive nostalgia, celebrating the Christmas stories we return to year after year.
Explore the Hall at your own pace, with our volunteers on hand along the way, then continue your Christmas visit across the estate with festive food, shopping and seasonal traditions.
Booking is essential and entry to the Hall is by timed ticket only. Please note: the 12pm time slot is reserved for our Access Talk and is exclusively for visitors who are unable to use the stairs to access the upper floors of the Hall.
Christmas at Doddington is a special event. External membership schemes and promotional offers, including Historic Houses, RHS, CPRE and Art Fund, are not valid during this period. Doddington Hall Season Tickets are accepted.
Times & Tickets
- Adult £18 – £21
- Child (4–16 yrs) £10
- Child (Under 4 yrs) Free
- Family (1 Adult + 2 Children) £32 – £35
- Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) £50 – £55
- Doddington Season Ticket Holders Free
- Carers 2 for 1
Due to the popularity of Christmas at Doddington, early booking is advised.
- 11 Nov – 23 Dec Wed – Sun
- 21 & 22 Dec Mon – Tues
- 28 – 31 Dec Mon – Thurs
Weekdays 11am–4pm | Weekends 10am–4pm | Last entry 3pm
Important
information
Tickets are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and non-refundable. If the event is cancelled, a full refund will be issued automatically.
Entry to the Hall is by timed ticket only. Please arrive at the front of the Hall no earlier than two minutes before your booked time. A member of the team will call you forward for entry, after which you can enjoy a free-flow visit through the Hall.
Please note: the 12pm time slot is reserved for our Access Talk and is exclusively for visitors who are unable to use the stairs to access the upper floors of the Hall.
You are welcome to explore the Gardens at any time during opening hours on the day of your visit.
If you have selected a Doddington Hall Season Ticket or Voucher ticket type, please bring your valid season ticket card or voucher with you, along with your e-ticket. If you are unable to present a valid card or voucher, the full admission price will be payable.
Christmas at Doddington is a special event. External membership schemes and promotional offers, including Historic Houses, RHS, CPRE and Art Fund are not valid during this period. Doddington Hall Season Tickets are accepted.
You do not need to print your e-ticket. It can be shown on your phone or other device. As mobile signal can be poor on site, we recommend taking a screenshot of your ticket before you arrive.
Free parking is available in the main car park opposite the Hall.
Large bags are not permitted in the Hall.
Dogs are not permitted in the Hall or Gardens, with the exception of assistance dogs.
The upper floors of the Hall are not accessible by wheelchair or pushchair. Please visit our Accessibility page before your visit for further information.
Photography is welcome, but please do not use flash. Photoshoots and commercial photography are not permitted.
Toilets are available in the Gardens.
We hope you enjoy your visit!
Make a
day of it
From an annual trip to the Bauble Barn to picking out your tree in the Stable Yard, a visit to Doddington is all about creating the traditions that make Christmas so special.
