Enjoy a weekend of Christmas shopping and festive cheer at the Cogges Christmas Market on 25th & 26th November. Shoppers can browse stalls in the beautiful 18th Century Wheat and Barley Barns and grounds with over 40 local traders and independent businesses, with a sparkling selection of arts and crafts, delicious food and unique gifts. Festivities included music from Witney’s Buttercross Ukuleles, Dr Roberts and more. Warm up with the Cogges Kitchen Café BBQ and bar for added merriment.
Cogges’ Volunteer Craft Stall offers a range of hand-made crafts and gifts, aprons, decorations and knitted toys and wool textiles, a perfect homage to Witney’s historical wool trade – proceeds go to Cogges Heritage Trust.
Christmas arrives at Cogges Manor Farm on Saturday 2nd December with a very special guest from the North Pole! Meet Father Christmas and his elves in Santa’s Grotto, and children will love the festively decorated panto-themed Manor House. As dusk approaches, visit for the ‘Later’ session with a festive light trail illuminating the grounds, with lashings of festive cheer, mulled wine and seasonal treats, Christmas starts here!
Meet the animals at 11am & 2pm. Festive children’s crafts and baking on the range – selected dates (may vary). Mulled wine tasting & mince pies in the Manor Kitchen available daily for the ‘Later’ event.
Enjoy lots of yummy treats at the Cogges Kitchen Cafe and pick your perfect Nordmann Fir Christmas tree to take home!
This panto promises a traditional fairy tale with magical twists and lots of audience participation! Tickets available from the box office.
1st December 2023 – 3rd January 2024
Tel: 0207 206 1174
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers to enjoy together. Booking is essential for their Christmas specials.
18th November & 16th December 2o23
Tel: 01865 552738
Visit Blenheim Palace this Christmas for an illuminated trail, Christmas market and the story of Sleeping Beauty with a contemporary twist! Booking is required for these events.
17th November 2023 – 1st January 2024
Tel: 01993 810530
A carnival-themed rendition of Cinderella is sure to provide lots of fun and laughter! Tickets available from the box office.
15th November 2023 – 14th January 2024
Tel: 01608 642350
Santa will be stopping by at Compton Verney this Christmas. Can you find him hiding in our grounds or galleries? Don’t forget to take a Santa selfie and collect your badge. Free with a valid membership or day ticket.
22nd – 24th December 2023
Tel: 01926 645500
The most Christmassy tale around, with a spin on the traditional! Tickets start from £13.50pp.
2nd December 2023 – 6th Janaury 2024
Tel: 01865 766266
Follow the path to help the elves create the lost magic of Christmas, write a letter, make a decoration, make your own reindeer food and enjoy marshmallows and hot chocolate around the campfire! This is a popular event, so book soon!
2nd – 23rd December 2023
Tel: 07788 207428
This Christmas Fairytale returns for 2023 with an even bigger festive experience, plus all the favourites including the grotto, Santa visit, castle walk-through and illuminations. Tickets are only available online.
2nd – 24th December 2023
Tel: 01608 238014
The park is transformed into a sea of sparkling lights, complete with festive Santa’s grotto, and refreshments. Visitors can enjoy a light show, trail and festive music. Santa is available – to be paid for on the day, no advance booking.
8th – 17th December 2023
Tel: 01869 252915
Packed with comedy, audience participation, music and lots more! Tickets available from the box office.
9th – 31st December 2023
Tel: 01491 525050
Meet Santa & his elves on the Christmas trail, discover some festive activities, make your own reindeer food and see the man himself! Booking is essential, £16 per child.
26th November – 23rd December 2023
Tel: 01865 260663
Full of laughter, songs, dancing and all the traditions of panto, watch Jack & the Beanstalk! Tickets available from the box office.
24th November 2023 – 7th January 2024
Tel: 01865 305305
Steam into Christmas and help Santa to find his missing reindeer! Explore the site and then visit Santa in his grotto. Booking is essential.
2nd – 23rd December 2023
Tel: 01235 817200
A family-friendly Christmas show inspired by the tale of Tom Thumb. Suitable for ages 4+, £12pp.
21st – 29th December 2023
Tel: 01865 807600
Christmas at Waddeson has magical lights around the garden and throughout the house, as British tales come to life! Booking is essential.
22nd November 2023 – 1st January 2024
Tel: 01296 820414
Help Rudolph find his friends, lost all around the gardens! £3 per child, includes a prize. Selected weekends also include a Christmas market. No pre-booking required, but normal entrance fee applies.
25th November – 23rd December 2023
Tel: 01844 339254
An amazing illuminated trail through a winter wonderland, of lights, sounds and installations. Booking is essential.
24th November – 23rd December 2023
Tel: 03000 674890
