Best Christmas days out in Herefordshire 2025
There are some lovely days out in Herefordshire and the surrounding areas for Christmas 2025. This is a comprehensive list of places to see Santa in Herefordshire, as well as other festive events. You can jump straight to each event using the links in the table below. Please do let me know if I’ve missed any brilliant events off the list, I’d be happy to add them in. Advance booking is essential at all attractions unless otherwise stated.
This post covers the county of Herefordshire only. If you are looking for Christmas days out in nearby counties, please see below:
Berrington Hall (National Trust) – Christmas with the Georgians
Celebrate Christmas with the Georgians this year at Berrington Hall. Atmospheric lighting, traditional decorations, dried flowers in the fireplaces and stunning Christmas trees create a festive feel. Look out for the “below stairs” Christmas experience too. There is no additional cost for this event and advance booking is not required.
Dates: 1st December 2025 to 4th January 2026.
Georgian Christmas Stocking Trail
Collect a stocking from the welcome desk and look around the house and gardens for items to create your own festive decoration to take home. Decorations are inspired by homemade traditions that were popular in Georgian times.
Dates: 22nd November 2025 to 4th January 2026.
Website: Berrington Hall
Review: Trip Advisor
600 Years of Christmas at Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire (National Trust)
Celebrate 600 years of Christmas at Brockhampton by travelling back in time to find out how families would have spent Christmas Eve during the property’s history, from medieval times right up to the 1950s.
Displays range from a medieval feast to a Georgian party, Victorian trees and Edwardian food. Plus a family fireside Christmas from the 1950s.
There will also be children’s activities, cooking demos and musical performances, all of which will be announced soon.
Dates: 3rd November to 19th December 2025: Open for Night Before Christmas guided tours only – taking place at 11 am and 12.30 pm. 20th December 2025 to 4th January 2026: Open for self-guided visits.
Website: Brockhampton National Trust
Review: Trip Advisor.
Courtyard Hereford – Mother Goose Pantomime 2025 – 26
This year’s pantomime at Courtyard Hereford is Mother Goose. This fairy tale is brought to life with magic, mayhem, music and golden eggs. When Mother Goose meets the golden egg layer, her life is about to change. But when the bird is stolen, Mother Goose and her son set out on a mission to find her. Look out for cracking jokes, audience participation and spectacular music.
Tickets are on sale already and audio described, BSL and relaxed performances are available. There are also several adult only nights.
Dates: 26th November 2025 to 3rd January 2026. Adult nights: 6th, 12th, 19th and 27th December and 2nd January. Audio described performance: 13th December. BSL signed performance: 14th December. Relaxed performance: 19th December.
Website: Courtyard.
Review: West End Best Friend – this is a review of a previous production as this year’s performances have not yet commenced. For more pantomimes in the region including Herefordshire, you can check out my post about West Midlands Pantomimes.
Courtyard Hereford – Hansel & Gretel
Aimed at children aged under 7 years old, the Courtyard Christmas show this year is Hansel & Gretel. At just an hour long, this is an ideal show for a child’s first visit to the theatre. Enter the magical world of Hansel & Gretel with your little one for an interactive experience. Surprises and secrets await you in the heart of the forest. Can the brother and sister duo find their way past the tricks and treats of the Wicked Witch? The show is full of original songs, puppetry and laughter. Ideal for a festive evening out.
Dates: Dates: 6th, 8th to 10th, 12th to 17th and 19th to 24th December 2025. Relaxed performances on 14th and 22nd December 2025.
Website: Courtyard.
Review: Hereford Times – review of a previous year’s production.
Croft Castle (National Trust) Herefordshire – A Victorian Christmas Adventure
This Christmas, families can enjoy a festive trail at Croft Castle where children become little helpers, following clues inspired by traditional carols as they explore beautifully decorated rooms. With a special activity booklet, they’ll discover Victorian Christmas traditions and join in with festive preparations, from making paper chains and cards to crafting silhouette ornaments. The trail costs £3 per child, including a prize, plus normal admission.
Dates: 22nd November 2025 to 4th January 2026.
Website: Croft Castle.
Review: Tripadvisor. You can read my review of a dog friendly family day out at Croft Castle.
Green Dragon Hotel Hereford – Enchanted Christmas 2025
Details not yet announced. Below are details of last year’s event so you can get an idea of the type of things that take place. Do check the website for details and I’ll update when I hear any information about the 2025 Christmas event.
Enjoy an immersive family grotto experience thanks to the Enchanted Group at the Green Dragon Hotel this Christmas. Tickets include:
- A live Christmas show with music, singing, dancing and festive characters
- Authentic Santa
- Christmas activities including decorating a Christmas-themed cookie and making reindeer food
- Nice list gold coin in a special presentation box
- Write a Christmas list to hand to Santa
- A gift for every child that they choose themselves
- Christmas activity booklet to fill in while they wait for Santa
- A free hot drink for adults and milk and cookies for kids
Website: Enchanted Group
Review: Tripadvisor (Please note: Page relates to the Enchanted Kingdom, but they have now become Enchanted Group).
Ralph Court Gardens Herefordshire
Ralph Court Gardens will become a Winter Wonderland for Christmas 2025. Enjoy a musical fountain dancing to festive music, Christmas inflatables, and Victorian carol singers. Listen to a Christmas tale read by Boris the bear and hear their donkey-supported singing reindeer. Ralph Court Gardens guarantee snow flurries every day, so be sure to wrap up warm! Visit after dark on the evening dates listed below to experience the magic of festive lights around the garden, and meet father Christmas as well as the daytime characters.
Dates: Day-times from 29th November 2025 to 3rd January 2026 (closed 25th and 26th December and 1st January). Evenings: 28th to 30th November and 5th to 7th and 12th to 23rd December 2025.
Website: Ralph Court Gardens
Review: Tripadvisor.
