Baddesley Clinton: A stunning National Trust manor house perfect for a Christmassy day out in the Midlands - short drive from Coventry, Solihull and Birmingham
Baddesley Clinton is a beautiful moated National Trust manor house in Warwickshire - perfect for a Christmassy day out this festive season.
It is surrounded by peaceful gardens, lakes, and woodland walks. It's one of the most romantic and perfectly preserved Tudor houses in the Midlands.
It’s tucked away in quiet countryside right on the edge of the built-up Coventry, Solihull, Birmingham area, so you get that “secret rural escape” feeling even though you’re really close to everything. This means it is super close to these areas and is perfect for a day out.
The house has priest holes (from Catholic persecution times), stunning stained glass, gorgeous gardens, a lovely little church next door, and a fantastic tearoom. It’s much quieter than bigger National Trust properties like Packwood House (its sister site just two miles away) or Charlecote Park.
In November the manor house boasts all the autumn colours, mist over the moat, and roaring fires in the Great Hall - it is incredibly atmospheric. In December there are a whole host of Christmas festivities going on.
From 29 November 2025 right through December (and until 4 January 2026), the house is beautifully dressed with sparkling trees, stockings by the fire, presents under the tree, and a cosy "white Christmas" theme. The Great Hall has a roaring fire and the kitchen is set for festive preparations.
From mid-November 2025 until 11 January 2026, there is also a hunt for 12 giant hand-painted Snowman sculptures around the gardens (inspired by Raymond Briggs' classic and tied to The Twelve Days of Christmas carol). Trail sheets are available at reception, and it's great fun for kids (or big kids).
The Barn Restaurant also serves Christmas lunches daily from early December right up to 23 December (including weekends). If you love history, architecture, beautiful gardens, or just somewhere peaceful to wander, Baddesley Clinton is an absolute must-visit.
For the festive season t’s decorated with log fires, trees, and it has a lovely cosy atmosphere. It is the perfect time to go!