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A Once upon a Time... The Snow Queen
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A Once upon a Time... The Snow Queen

Sat 21 Nov · 11:00

The Children’s Country House at Sudbury

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About This Event

At The Children's Country House in Sudbury, Andersen's enchanting tale transforms the residence into a shimmering winter world, inviting visitors to traverse from domestic warmth into frosty landscapes. Through beautifully decorated rooms and imaginative scenes, the narrative unfolds as a journey to locate Kay, revealing magical gardens and the dazzling realm of the Snow Queen. This atmospheric exploration of friendship and adventure continues on selected dates until early 2027, offering a quiet power for all ages to discover.

From 21 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, discover the magical story of The Snow Queen at The Children’s Country House at Sudbury.

This Christmas, Hans Christian Andersen’s enchanting tale The Snow Queen takes over The Children’s Country House, with rooms transformed into a magical winter story for the whole family to explore.

Follow the tale through the house as you journey from the warmth of home into a shimmering world of frost and snow. Discover beautifully decorated rooms, imaginative scenes and delightful details inspired by Gerda’s extraordinary adventure to find her friend Kay and bring him home.

Along the way, encounter characters and moments from the story, from magical gardens and wintry landscapes to the dazzling realm of the Snow Queen herself. Look closely as you explore, there will be plenty for young visitors, and grown-ups, to discover.

This year’s celebration of The Snow Queen continues our ‘Once Upon a Time’ theme, where classic stories are reimagined with a Children’s Country House twist.

Conclude your visit with a cosy visit to the café, for warm treats and hot chocolate.

Bring the whole family to experience the magic of Christmas at The Children’s Country House.

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Frequently asked questions

A Once upon a Time... The Snow Queen takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 3 January 2027.

A Once upon a Time... The Snow Queen is held at The Children’s Country House at Sudbury in Derby (Main Road, Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire).

Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Children’s Country House at Sudbury can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

Tickets for A Once upon a Time... The Snow Queen can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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