Best Christmas days out in Herefordshire 2024
There are some lovely days out in Herefordshire and the surrounding areas for Christmas 2024. 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)
Details of the Christmas 2024 event have not yet been released. Below are details of last year’s event. I have linked to the Berrington events page so you can look for more recent updates.
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: Not yet released.
Website: Berrington Hall
Review: Trip Advisor
Christmas at Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire (National Trust)
Details of the Christmas 2024 event have not yet been released. Below are details of last year’s event. I have linked to the Brockhampton events page so you can look for more recent updates.
Learn about Christmas through the ages at Brockhampton this year. Take a step back in time to medieval feasts, Georgian parties, wartime festivities and a 1950s cocktail hour. The house will be adorned with natural decorations from the estate and musicians perform live on certain dates. Take a walk around the Wintry Brockhampton grounds, see fairy lights in the courtyard and warm up with a hot drink from the kiosk. Normal admission costs apply and there is no need to book in advance.
Dates: Not yet released
Website: Brockhampton National Trust
Review: Trip Advisor.
Courtyard Hereford – Sleeping Beauty Pantomime 2024 – 2025
This year’s pantomime at Courtyard Hereford is Sleeping Beauty. This fairy tale is brought to life with magic, mayhem and music. Look out for a live band, amazing sets and some wicked spells. Will true love save the day? Tickets are on sale already and audio described, BSL and relaxed performances are available. There are also several adult only nights.
Dates: 27th November 2024 to 4th January 2025. Audio described performance: 14th December. BSL performance: 15th December. Relaxed Performance: 20th December. Adult-only nights (over 18): 7th, 13th, 20th and 27th December 2024 and 3rd January 2025.
Website: Courtyard.
Review: West End Best Friend – this is a review of last year’s 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 2024-25.
Courtyard Hereford – The Elves and the Shoemaker
Aimed at children aged under 7 years old, the Courtyard Christmas show this year is the Elves and the Shoemaker. At just an hour long, this is an ideal show for a child’s first visit to the theatre. Enter the magical world of the Elves and the Shoemaker with your little one for an interactive experience. Elves will tell a magical tale of how they tried to restore the shoemaker’s fortune. It’s time to witness a Christmas miracle. The show is full of original songs, puppetry and laughter. Ideal for a festive evening out.
Dates: 7th to 24th December 2024.
Website: Courtyard.
Review: Hereford Times – review of a previous year’s production.
Croft Castle (National Trust) Herefordshire
Details of the Christmas 2024 event have not yet been released. Below are details of last year’s event. I have linked to the Croft Castle events page so you can look for more recent updates.
Experience a 1920s Christmas at Croft Castle this year. You are invited to their Christmas party. The castle will be covered in 1920s festive decorations. Think cosy décor, twinkly trees and traditional carol singers on certain days. Solve a seasonal mystery whilst you explore – search for a missing family heirloom and work out who took it! Normal admission prices apply and advance booking is not required.
Dates: Not yet released.
Website: Croft Castle.
Review: Tripadvisor. You can read my review of a dog friendly family day out at Croft Castle.
Ralph Court Gardens Herefordshire
Ralph Court Gardens will become a Winter Wonderland for Christmas 2024. 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!
Dates: Daytimes from mid-November 2024 to 5th January 2025. Evenings of 29th and 30th November and 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 20th to 23rd December 2024.
Website: Ralph Court Gardens
Review: Tripadvisor.
