Christmas 2026 · Tottington Manor

A Traditional Christmas in Sussex

South Downs National Park · West Sussex
Lights, trees, carols and winter evenings

A countryside Christmas with a sense of arrival

Tottington Manor leans into a traditional English countryside Christmas: trees, garlands, warm interiors and extensive exterior lights. As the winter evenings draw in, the illuminated Manor can be seen as guests approach across the hillside, giving the arrival a sense of occasion before anyone reaches the front door.

The programme then layers modern events around those familiar traditions: mulled wine, festive afternoon tea, carols outside, Christmas Day lunch, Boxing Day walks and a New Year’s Eve gala. It is deliberately a Christmas setting first and an events calendar second.

Lights switch-on 27 November 2026
Candlelit Carols 21, 22 & 23 December
Christmas Day 25 December
Setting South Downs National Park
The beginning

Christmas Market & lights switch-on

The 2026 season opens with local traders, festive food and drink and the first chance to see the Manor fully lit for Christmas.

Christmas Market & Lights

Christmas events and lights at Tottington Manor 2026
The final approach to Christmas

Three evenings of Candlelit Carols

On 21, 22 and 23 December, guests gather outside among the lights for traditional carols and Christmas favourites led by a professional singer, with festive snacks and drinks available.

Candlelit Carols

Winter countryside

Lunch, a walk and somewhere warm to come back to

Boxing Day works particularly well for combining a South Downs walk with lunch. The hotel setting also gives Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Twixmas gatherings a sense of being away without needing to leave Sussex.

Christmas questions

Useful answers before you book

When are the Christmas lights switched on?

The 2026 Christmas Market and lights switch-on is on Friday 27 November.

When are Candlelit Carols?

The 2026 Candlelit Carols take place on 21, 22 and 23 December.

Can we visit just for festive dining?

Yes. Festive dining, afternoon tea and private dining run throughout the Christmas season alongside the ticketed events.

Is Tottington Manor in the South Downs?

Yes. Tottington Manor is at the foot of the South Downs in West Sussex, near Henfield and within reach of Brighton and Worthing.

Explore Christmas 2026

More ways to celebrate at Tottington Manor

Business Christmas Parties

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Family Christmas Celebrations

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Fear the Faithful

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Magic of Christmas Lunch

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Festive Sax & Social

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Festive Afternoon Tea

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Explore Christmas at Tottington Manor

Gift Vouchers

Gift your friends or family a Tottington Experience with our gift vouchers, whether it be for an Afternoon Tea, Dining or Overnight Stay. Our vouchers can be bought in person from the hotel or online and emailed as a PDF or posted to you.