Take inspiration from the places that know how to do Christmas right
One of the great joys of Christmas is decorating your home for the festive season. Another, of course, is visiting other people’s homes and admiring how they’ve done it.
What colour scheme have they chosen for their Christmas tree? Have they gone for bows or baubles this year? Are they embracing a monochrome moment or channelling a Ralph Lauren Christmas?
It’s this wonderful variety that inspires us year after year.
This year, we're looking to go beyond our familiar circles. We're turning to stately homes, museum curiosities and immersive experiences for the ultimate inspiration.
If you love Christmas decor, we've picked out some of the best places you can see this year. From the grand opulence of Chatsworth house to the nostalgic curiosities of Dennis Severs’ House.
If you’ve ever wondered how Elizabeth Bennet spent her Christmases after marrying Mr Darcy, now is your chance to find out. Chatsworth House (AKA Pemberley in Joe Wright’s Pride and Prejudice) is being decorated for the festive season.
This year, the theme is 'The Enchanted Garden' so it's perfect for those looking for opulent, nature-inspired decor this Christmas.
You can experience Christmas at Chatsworth between 8th November 2025 – 4th January 2026
When Dennis Severs bought a derelict townhouse in 1979, he decided to transform it into an 18th-century time capsule – and a home for the fictional Jervis family. This year, you can experience Christmas at the Jervises’ in all its whimsical glory.
Be inspired by its eclectic decor and quirky, nostalgic interiors. If you're looking for a truly unique source of inspiration this Christmas, Dennis Severs' House is the one to visit.
The Christmas installation in Spitalfields, London, will be open from 21 November 2025 – 11 January 2026
If you're seeking more family-friendly inspiration, Lapland UK is a great option. Decorated to feel like a fully immersive experience, it's a masterclass in how to capture the true magic of Christmas.
The experience starts with an invitation from Father Christmas, then you’ll be welcomed into the magical Elven world of Lapland. Here, gingerbread decorating, toy-making and ice skating await.
Lapland UK Ascot and Lapland Manchester will run from 8 November – 24 December
Perhaps you're one of those people who likes finding inspiration everywhere. Maybe you love the nostalgia of Christmases past and the promises of Christmases future. Well, if that's the case, we have just the place for you.
Take a room-by-room tour through the Christmases of past, present and future at the Museum of the Home. Here, you can experience everything from Midwinter in 1630 to Renew Year’s Eve in 2049.
The annual Winter Past exhibition is open between 18th November 2025 – 11th January 2026
Feeling a touch of wanderlust this Christmas? Waddesdon Manor shows us that Christmas decor can be not only beautiful but escapist too.
This Christmas, take a European tour… across Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire. Inspired by the travels of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild (the builder of the manor), the house and garden have been decorated to reflect the cities he travelled to and their festive traditions.
Christmas at Waddesdon is available 22nd Nov 2025 – 4th Jan 2026
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