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Christmas in the Historic House

25th November 2023 - 30th December 2023

Step into the story this December and experience a Scott family Christmas at Abbotsford.

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Original Scott Manuscript goes on Display

28th October 2023

Sir Walter Scott’s original manuscript for his narrative poem The Lay of the Last Minstrel is going on display for the first time at Abbotsford.

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Visit Santa

1st December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Santa is coming back to Abbotsford this December! Add a little magic this festive season and come and visit him in his magical grotto.

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Storytelling with Mrs Claus

9th December 2023 - 17th December 2023

Be whisked away to a festive winter wonderland in an afternoon of Christmas storytelling with Mrs Claus.  

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Christmas at Witch Corner

1st December 2023 - 31st December 2023

This December, experience our show-stopping folklore sculptures transformed with the sights and sounds of the festive season.

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Friends of Abbotsford Raffle

30th August 2023 - 13th December 2023

Take part in the Friends of Abbotsford raffle for a chance to win some incredible prizes and support us in the process.

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Breakfast with Santa

2nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Give the kids a special treat this Christmas with a breakfast date they'll never forget – a breakfast with Santa himself.

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Wreath Making Workshop

5th December 2023 - 10th December 2023

Join us for a fun filled workshop to create a beautiful willow based wreath to adorn your front door this Christmas time.

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