Victorian Christmas Tours

Did the Victorians invent Christmas? Discover the wonderful (and sometimes very weird) Victorian Christmas traditions, and festive stories about the Russell-Cotes collection on our charming Christmas Tours.

What better way to bring the magic and traditions of yesteryear into your Christmas this year?

Christmas Tours are £6.00, plus normal admission. Pre-booking is essential.

Christmas Tours will be on:

Tuesday 25 November, 11am

Friday 28 November, 12pm

Tuesday 2 December, 2pm

Friday 5 December, 11am

Saturday 6 December, 2.30pm

Tuesday 9 December, 11am

Friday 12 December, 11am

Saturday 13 December, 2.30pm

Tuesday 16 December, 11am

Friday 19 December, 11am

Saturday 20 December, 2.30pm

Tuesday 23 December, 11am

Why not also book a festively delicious Christmas Cream Tea to enjoy after your tour, made of a Christmas-flavoured scone, jam, cream and a hot drink to warm the cockles? Option available when booking tickets.

Please be aware that the tour ticket does not include admission to the historic house, which will need to be booked in addition. This can be done online in advance, or at the Welcome Desk on the day. No admission booking required for Friends and Annual Pass holders.

Additional Information

This tour visits areas of the Historic House that are only accessible via stairs.

Please note that once purchased, tickets cannot be transferred, exchanged, refunded or returned unless the tour is cancelled, moved to another date, or details of the tour are significantly changed after a ticket has been purchased.

Please be aware that the tour ticket does not include admission to the historic house, which will need to be booked in addition. This can be done online in advance, or at the Welcome Desk on the day. No admission booking required for Friends and Annual Pass holders.

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