Deck the Halls Christmas at Belvoir Castle 2026 — carol-themed grand rooms
Christmas 2026 · Leicestershire · Something for Every Generation

Christmas at
Belvoir Castle

Deck the Halls for families — Santa’s Grotto, Search for Santa and Festive Afternoon Tea — plus adults-only Castle by Candlelight

14 Nov – 30 Dec 2026 Family Daytime Adults’ Evenings Every Generation
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The Main Event

Deck the Halls —
Family Christmas

This Christmas, Belvoir Castle transforms into a world of song and story. Grand rooms are dressed in the spirit of beloved Christmas carols — from Deck the Halls to The Twelve Days of Christmas — filling every corridor with wonder.

Deck the Halls is Belvoir’s family-friendly Christmas day out: explore at your own pace, follow the Mice Trail (included with every entry ticket), and build your perfect day with optional Santa experiences and Festive Afternoon Tea.

Open 14 November – 30 December 2026, 10am–5pm. Family Saver pricing rewards every group online. Pre-booking recommended.

Carol-themed Deck the Halls rooms at Belvoir Castle Christmas
Choose Your Experience

Something for Every Generation

From toddlers meeting Father Christmas to adults toasting by candlelight — here is everything on offer for Christmas 2026.

Families · All ages

Deck the Halls

The heart of Christmas at Belvoir. Grand rooms each themed as a different Christmas carol. Mice Trail included. Full Castle access for a magical family day out.

14 Nov – 30 Dec · 10am–5pm · Family Saver online

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Families · Children

Santa’s Grotto

Castle: add-on to Deck the Halls — everyone needs entry; only children need a Grotto ticket. Retail Village: standalone visit, no Castle entry required. Present for every child.

14 Nov – 30 Dec · Two locations

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Families · Late afternoon

Search for Santa

Exclusive trail through the Castle to find Father Christmas. Children: hot chocolate, biscuit and present. Parents: refreshments and bubbles. Full-day Castle access included. Limited to 30 per session.

Selected Dec dates · 5pm–7:30pm

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All ages · Couples · Groups

Festive Afternoon Tea

Belvoir Castle is the home of afternoon tea. Seasonal savouries, festive patisserie and fine teas in the Aviary Tearoom during Deck the Halls. Add-on to Castle entry — choose your sitting at checkout.

During Deck the Halls · Aviary Tearoom

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Adults only · Evenings

Castle by Candlelight

The adults-only Christmas evening. Deck the Halls by candlelight with live musicians. Bubbles and a mince pie on arrival in the Guard Room. Free-flow access to the Castle. £40 per person.

Every Thursday in December · 6pm–8:30pm

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Families · Included

The Mice Trail

Follow the beloved Three Mice through the Castle’s carol-themed rooms. Included with every Deck the Halls entry ticket — pick up your trail sheet on arrival. Perfect for children exploring the Castle.

Included with Deck the Halls entry

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Who It’s For

A Christmas Visit
for Every Age

Little ones & families

Deck the Halls daytime visits, Mice Trail, Santa’s Grotto (Castle or Retail Village), and Search for Santa on selected December evenings. Magical, warm and properly family-friendly.

Couples & multi-generational

Explore the carol rooms together, then pause for Festive Afternoon Tea — Belvoir is the home of afternoon tea. Ideal for grandparents, parents and children sharing one memorable day.

Adults seeking an evening out

Castle by Candlelight — adults only. Live music, candlelight, bubbles and mince pie. The Christmas Experience after dark, every Thursday in December.

Plan Your Visit

Essential Information

Deck the Halls
14 Nov – 30 Dec 2026
10am – 5pm
Search for Santa
Selected Dec dates
5pm – 7:30pm
Castle by Candlelight
Thursdays in Dec
6pm – 8:30pm · £40pp
Address
Belvoir Castle
Grantham, NG32 1PE
Parking
On-site parking
available
Booking
Online recommended
Family Saver on entry
FAQs

Christmas at Belvoir Questions

What is Christmas at Belvoir Castle 2026?

Something for every generation: family-friendly Deck the Halls (carol rooms + Mice Trail), Santa’s Grotto, Search for Santa, Festive Afternoon Tea, and adults-only Castle by Candlelight evenings.

Is Deck the Halls suitable for families?

Yes — it is Belvoir’s main family Christmas day out. Children love the Mice Trail and Santa experiences; adults enjoy the carol-themed rooms and optional Festive Afternoon Tea.

Do we all need tickets for Santa’s Grotto?

At the Castle: everyone needs Deck the Halls entry; only children need a Grotto ticket. At the Retail Village: no Castle entry required; children’s Grotto tickets only.

What is Search for Santa?

A late-afternoon family trail (5pm–7:30pm on selected December dates) ending with Father Christmas. Hot chocolate and a present for children; bubbles for parents. Full-day Castle access included. Limited spaces.

Is Castle by Candlelight adults only?

Yes. Castle by Candlelight is Belvoir’s adults-only Christmas evening — every Thursday in December, 6pm–8:30pm, with live musicians, bubbles and mince pie. £40 per person.

Where can I book?

Book Deck the Halls and add-ons at belvoircastle.com/christmas. Individual pages for Santa’s Grotto, Search for Santa, Festive Afternoon Tea and Castle by Candlelight are linked above.

Book Your Christmas

Something for every generation — Deck the Halls for families, Santa experiences for little ones, Festive Afternoon Tea for all, and Castle by Candlelight for adults. Secure your dates for Christmas 2026.

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14 Nov – 30 Dec 2026 · Belvoir Castle, NG32 1PE · Something for every generation