RHS Hyde Hall at Christmas

Wrap up warm and enjoy sparkling winter walks, festive family events, delicious Christmas lunches and inspiring gift shopping

Festive events and days out

Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas 2024 events at RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex.

With great Christmas shopping opportunities, our magical RHS Glow illuminations and Christmas lunches to enjoy with family and friends – we’ll help you make this a festive season to remember!​

What’s on for Christmas 2024

RHS Glow

Selected evenings 22 November – 28 December 2024

It’s the brightest night of the year! With dazzling new installations for 2024, enjoy an evening of enchantment at RHS Garden Hyde Hall. See the garden sparkle after-dark and follow spectacular displays lighting a magical trail through the garden. Pre-booking is essential.

Weekday Christmas lunches

2 – 20 December 2024, served 12noon – 2pm

Perfect for a pre-Christmas catch up with family and friends. You’ll be sure of a warm welcome, delicious food and a cosy atmosphere in our Gardeners Rest Restaurant.

Booking is recommended.

Christmas Gift Fair

8 – 10 November 2024, 10am – 3pm

Looking for unique Christmas present ideas? Browse a wide range of gifts from small independent traders selling jewellery, accessories, photography, handmade crafts, art and more, as well as tempting food and drink.

Included with garden admission. Free to RHS members.

Seasonal walks

12 and 26 November and 10 December 2024, 11am – 12noon

Escape the bustle of the festive season and explore the garden on a guided walk with a garden volunteer and discover RHS Hyde Hall’s winter highlights.

Included with garden admission. Free to RHS members.

Christmas shopping

Discover a wonderful range of decorations, Christmas cards and festive food and drink, as well as gifts for garden lovers in the RHS Hyde Hall Garden Centre. Browse seasonal plants to brighten your home and garden, and pick up a glorious British-grown Christmas tree or wreath.

Plan your Christmas visit

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