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Alice's Christmas Wonderland at Beaulieu

Palace House, Beaulieu, Beaulieu · 21 November to 3 January 2027

21 Nov to 3 Jan

Palace House at Beaulieu is dressed as Alice's Wonderland for Christmas, with a rabbit hole, the Mad Hatter's hat shop and the Queen of Hearts among the themed rooms. The house has a link to Alice Liddell, the girl who inspired the stories.

Highlights

  • Historic rooms themed on Alice in Wonderland with lights and soundscapes
  • A 20ft Wonderland tree at the foot of the grand staircase
  • Costumed characters including the Mad Hatter on peak sessions
  • Optional Wonderland tea in the Abbey Domus from £29.95, booked separately

Good to know

  • Closed on Christmas Day
  • Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged for another date
  • Dogs are not allowed inside Palace House; the upper floor is not wheelchair accessible but a video tour is offered
  • Free parking in the visitor car parks

Getting there

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Palace House, Beaulieu, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZN

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