The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Christmas at Mottisfont

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Step into a Narnia-inspired world at Mottisfont this winter, with decorations and a family trail inspired by C. S. Lewis's beloved story, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Decorations in the house
As you enter the house, you'll be greeted with warmth and sparkle from a 1940s Christmas, with trees, traditional toys and paper decorations. Follow in the footsteps of wartime evacuees, Edmund, Lucy, Susan and Peter, passing through that famous wardrobe and into the kingdom of the White Witch, a landscape of frost, snow and Turkish Delight.  But the festive spirit triumphs with a lavish display in the Whistler Room, where Aslan presides over tall trees resplendent with baubles, and piles of brightly-wrapped presents.

Art exhibition
The art gallery will be dressed as an enchanted forest, hosting 16 watercolour illustrations from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by Pauline Baynes - the original and most prolific artist for the Chronicles of Narnia series - in celebration of her centenary year.

Festive fun for families
Children can spot miniature wardrobes decorated with for iconic objects from the story as they travel through the rooms of the house. Outside, a family adventure trail reveals more of the story. Life-size wardrobes frame iconic scenes, including Aslan's triumph over the White Witch. There are Narnia-inspired activities to take part in and loads of great photo opportunities as you enter the Beaver's cottage, find Father Christmas's sleigh, and sit in the throne room at Cair Paravel.

Normal property admission price only (free for National Trust members, Art Fund members and under 5s). If you're visiting with a carer or essential companion, they visit for free.