Christmas at Doddington: Classic Christmas Cinema

Christmas at Doddington is the Hall's festive dressing for 2026, this year taking Classic Christmas Cinema as its theme. Each room across three floors of the Elizabethan house sets a new scene from a much-loved festive film, handmade by staff, volunteers, local artists and Lincoln College students.

What to expect:

• 37 open days between 11 November and 31 December 2026 — Wed–Sun to 20 Dec, then 21–23 and 28–31 December
• Weekdays 11am–4pm, weekends 10am–4pm, last entry 3pm
• “entry to the Hall is by timed ticket only”, then free-flow — go back to your favourite rooms
• “Adult £18 – £21”, “Child (4–16 yrs) £10”, “Child (Under 4 yrs) Free”, family tickets £32–£55, “Carers 2 for 1”
• The 12pm slot each day is the Access Talk, for visitors who cannot use the stairs; upper floors are not wheelchair or pushchair accessible
• Ticket holders can explore the Gardens all day; toilets are in the Gardens
• Historic Houses, RHS, CPRE and Art Fund cards are not valid in this period