Hanbury Hall's It's Christmaaas! runs 28 November to 3 January, Hall 10am to 4pm, no booking, normal admission from £18. Choir 6 December, Carol 20 November.
Hanbury Hall’s Christmas this year is “It’s Christmaaas!”, a 1970s and 1980s Christmas party inside the house, open daily from Saturday 28 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. No booking is needed: it is included in normal admission, £18 for an adult without Gift Aid, and free for National Trust members.
The quick answer
- When: 28 November to 3 January. Grounds open 9am; the Hall 10am to 4pm, last entry 3.45pm; grounds and car park close at 5pm.
- Closed: the whole property on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 December.
- Cost: no event ticket. Adult £18, child (5 to 17) £9, family £45, under-5s free (prices without Gift Aid). Members free.
- Extras: a candlelit one-man A Christmas Carol on Friday 20 November (£18, booked) and a free choir on Sunday 6 December.
- Where: School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, WR9 7EA, four miles from Droitwich.
What is on show
The National Trust is “turning back the clock for a nostalgic trip to the 1970s and 1980s”: the rooms are dressed with tinsel, baubles and bright colours, 1970s and 80s records play through the Hall, and you can pick up a glass of Babycham as you go round (National Trust, It’s Christmaaas! at Hanbury Hall). The Trust suggests allowing around three hours for the house, café and gardens.
Downstairs in the Hall is accessible, with ramped access. There is no accessible route upstairs; you will be offered a video of the upper rooms instead. Buggies and prams have to be left outside the Hall.
Dates and opening times
| Times | |
|---|---|
| Property and grounds open | 9am |
| The Hall | 10am to 4pm, last entry 3.45pm |
| Stables café | 9.30am to 4.30pm |
| Courtyard Kitchen | 9.30am to 4pm |
| Grounds and car park close | 5pm |
| Christmas Eve and Christmas Day | Whole property closed |
The event’s own booking calendar lists 24 and 25 December as open, but both the Christmas page and the property’s opening calendar say the whole property is closed on those two days, so plan around that.
Busy times. The Trust says weekends get busy and recommends arriving at 10am when the Hall opens, or after 2pm. At peak times you may be asked to wait before going into the Hall.
Prices
Hanbury Hall’s non-member admission:
| Ticket | With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | £19.80 | £18.00 |
| Child (5 to 17) | £9.90 | £9.00 |
| Family (2 adults, up to 3 children) | £49.50 | £45.00 |
| One adult, three children | £29.70 | £27.00 |
| Under 5 | Free | Free |
A cheaper gardens and parkland ticket (£11 adult without Gift Aid) does not include the Hall, which is where the Christmas displays are.
A Christmas Carol, 20 November
Before the main event opens, Behind the Door Productions perform a candlelit, one-man A Christmas Carol in the Great Hall on Friday 20 November at 7pm, running to 8.30pm. Tickets are £18, booking is essential on 0344 249 1895, and the Trust says it is not suitable for children. The Courtyard Kitchen opens from 6pm for refreshments. Bring a torch: the path from the car park to the Hall is dark (National Trust).
The choir, 6 December
On Sunday 6 December, the Voices Unlimited choir, around 35 singers, performs 1970s and 1980s Christmas songs from the staircase of the Main Hall at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, about 20 minutes each. It is free with admission, first come first served, and the upstairs rooms close during each set (National Trust).
Getting there and parking
Hanbury Hall is four miles from Droitwich along the B4090, on School Road, WR9 7EA. The car park is a short walk from Visitor Reception and has Blue Badge spaces. Droitwich Spa is the nearest station, four miles away. Worcestershire on Demand buses can be booked to the Hall, but they do not run on Sundays or bank holidays.
From Worcester, check our roadworks and travel page before setting off; if you are combining the trip with the city, our parking in Worcester page lists every council car park.
More Christmas near Worcester
- Christmas at Croome, the National Trust’s fairytale house south of the city, same dates
- Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre, 3 to 6 December
- Webbs Enchanted Gardens light trail at Wychbold, a few miles from Hanbury
- Santa’s grotto in Worcester
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas at Hanbury Hall 2026? Saturday 28 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, with the Hall open 10am to 4pm. The whole property is closed on 24 and 25 December.
Do you need to book for It’s Christmaaas! at Hanbury Hall? No. Just turn up; it is included in normal admission. Only A Christmas Carol on 20 November needs a ticket.
How much is Hanbury Hall at Christmas? There is no extra charge for the Christmas displays. Admission is £18 for an adult and £9 for a child aged 5 to 17 without Gift Aid, or £45 for a family. Members are free.
Sources
- National Trust, It’s Christmaaas! at Hanbury Hall and event listing
- National Trust, Hanbury Hall visitor page: opening calendar, prices, getting here
- National Trust, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and Voices Unlimited Choir
All details checked on 4 October 2026.
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