Christmas at the Gardens of Annevoie
The castle and courtyard are decorated in festive attire, accompanied by magical illuminations of the gardens and water features. More than 50 exhibitors and artisans present holiday decorations, jewellery, seasonal foods, and crafts. Entertainment includes evening hunting horn concerts, donkey rides for younger guests, and a visit from Saint Nicholas.
What to Expect
Market stalls, garden illuminations, and hunting horn concerts in castle grounds.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Jardins d'eau d'Annevoie
Food & Drink
Market exhibitors offer food products and specialities in keeping with Christmas traditions.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with younger children and christmas market visitors
Vibe
Festive and enchanting
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults: 7€; children under 12: free.
- Hours: Fridays 5pm–9pm; Saturdays 11am–9pm; Sundays 11am–6pm.
- Parking: There's a paid car park right next to the gardens for 300 cars and about 30 coaches, with spaces reserved for disabled visitors.
- Accessibility: Accessible to ambulant disabled visitors and pushchairs, though paths are covered in fine gravel and can be uneven.
- Pets: Animals are welcome in the park on a leash.
Tips & Advice
- Come on a Friday or Saturday evening to hear the hunting horn concert and see the gardens and water features lit up.
- Wear sturdy shoes, because the garden paths are covered with fine gravel and are not always even.
- Leave the picnic at home, since picnics are not allowed in the grounds, and use the restaurant or cafeteria on site instead.
- Keep dogs on a leash throughout your visit, as animals are welcome in the park only when they are kept on a lead.
- Bring younger children for a donkey ride and a visit with Saint Nicholas, who is appearing at the market for the first time this year.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: a second weekend added
- New this year: Saint Nicholas visits
- Hunting horn concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I find at the market?
More than 50 exhibitors, including craftsmen, sell Christmas decorations, jewellery and traditional Christmas specialities. You'll also find winter products such as food, crafts and well-being items. The castle shop is open too.
Is there anything for children?
Younger visitors can take donkey rides. Saint Nicholas is also visiting, which is new this year.
Do I need to book ahead?
No. Online booking is available, but it's optional.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs?
The gardens are accessible to ambulant disabled visitors and to pushchairs. The paths are fine gravel and not always even. There's an accessible toilet by the entrance and reserved parking, but no wheelchair hire on site.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Animals are allowed in the park as long as they are kept on a leash.
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