This Christmas, Chiswick House will open its doors for the first time during the festive season to host The Twelfth Night of Christmas, an immersive theatrical experience inspired by the 1780 carol Twelve Days of Christmas.
Running from 21 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, the event is a collaboration between CLW Event Design and live entertainment company Underbelly.
Audiences will be invited to explore the historic interiors of Chiswick House, transformed into a fantastical Georgian world of opulent installations, bespoke sculptures, dramatic floristry, and fabulous costumes.
For younger visitors, an enchanting 18th-century grotto will feature Father Christmas, ready to share a festive story and a gift.
CLW Event Design, co-founded by theatre producer Charlotte Lloyd-Webber and costume designer Adrian Lillie, is known for creating extraordinary installations at heritage sites across the UK.
Charlotte Lloyd-Webber said:
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring the CLW Event Design and Underbelly magic to this stunning architectural gem. Rich in detail, this beautiful house lends itself perfectly to our theatrical design ethos, bringing to life the building as it was originally intended for moments of great celebration and joy amongst family and friends but now welcoming all ages who can come together for the festive season.”
Underbelly, renowned for productions such as Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and Macbeth starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma, brings its theatrical expertise to the project.
Charlie Wood, Co-Director of Underbelly, said:
“I’ve been a massively keen visitor to everything that Charlotte has created for Christmas in the past few years from Castle Howard to Bamburgh to Blenheim, so to partner with her on this project at the beautiful Chiswick House is the best Christmas present ever. CLW Event Designs’ remarkable eye for detail and design, paired with Underbelly’s theatrical expertise, will create an experience that reimagines and opens up Chiswick House this Christmas. Together, we’re transforming it into an extraordinary festive journey.”
Xanthe Arvanitakis, Director of Chiswick House and Gardens Trust, added:
“This coming Christmas, we are delighted to provide a home for a truly special Christmas experience that promises to be unlike any other. I know that the beauty of Chiswick House, a place rich in history and famous for its spectacular interiors, will perfectly complement the unique, creative vision that CLW Event Design are bringing to life here.
As Director of Chiswick House & Gardens, myself and my team are committed to hosting exciting events throughout the year, ensuring that families and adults of all ages feel they have something new to discover here each season. We can’t wait to see ‘The Twelfth Night of Christmas’ delight and inspire both those who already love this place, and those discovering our magical House and Gardens for the first time.”
The Twelfth Night of Christmas promises to be a celebration of Georgian revelry, creativity, and festive joy, offering a rare opportunity to experience Chiswick House as it was originally intended – a place of entertainment and grandeur.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
