A Cultural Christmas with Leighton House and Sambourne House
A festive round up of everything on offer with our museums.
Art experience gifts
Gift Tickets
The perfect stocking filler - gift the experience of a visit to our museums and invite your loved one to discover our Victorian artists homes with our gift ticket options.
Gift Membership
Give the gift of a year filled with art with The Friends membership, offering free entry to both our museums, discounts in our shops and De Morgan Café, exhibition private views, exclusive member events and more!
This November, The Friends will enjoy a magical evening at Leighton House at the annual Golden Hours dinner – welcoming renowned collector Katrin Bellinger as guest speaker, with a champagne reception in the Arab Hall and black-tie dinner in Leighton’s Studio. In coming months members will enjoy special Christmas tours of Sambourne House and guided visits to the Renoir and Love exhibition at the National Gallery, Dr Johnson's House and the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
Gift Membership cards can be collected from Leighton House until 18 December 2026 or, for a last-minute present, you can choose an e-voucher sent by email to the recipient.
Event experiences at the museums
Make the most of the winter season with festive event experiences at Leighton House this December:
- Christmas Music at Leighton House, Friday 4 December
- Family Fun (5-10yrs): Crafting Christmas Tree Ornaments, Saturday 12 December
Yalda: Celebrating the Longest Night at Leighton House, Saturday 19 December
Or give the gift of a future event!
From life-drawing in Leighton's studio, to classical music concerts and curator tours, treat yourself (or a loved one) to a cultural experience to look forward to.
New events series for early 2027 announced on Friday 4 December.
Shopping for art lovers
Visit our shops
With exclusive items only available at our on-site shops, visit Leighton House and Sambourne House in-person to see what's new. Both shops are free to enter.
Our online shop
Our curated online shop offers everything from guidebooks about our artist's houses, to Arab Hall inspired silk scarves and tile stationery.
Final online order dates for Christmas deliveries:
UK: Order by midday on Friday 18 December.
EU & Overseas: Please see our Delivery Information
Online shop discount for Museum Shop Sunday 29 November 2026
This November, we join over 2,000 arts and heritage attractions in an international celebration of cultural retail to celebrate Museum Shop Sunday.
Subscribe to our e-newsletter to receive Museum Shop Sunday news and special discount
Victorian-inspired festive decorations at Sambourne House
From Wednesday 18 November 2026, step into the festive world of the 1880s at Sambourne House. Travel back in time and discover the magic of a Victorian Christmas, with seasonal decorations bringing the historic home to life.
Book your Christmas party
Still searching for the perfect venue for your Christmas party?
Explore our Private Dining and Drinks Reception packages for a special evening, surrounded by inspiring interiors.
Enquire with our team about late availability.