Holidays at the Newport Mansions
Visitors tour historic Gilded Age mansions including The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, and Chateau-sur-Mer dressed in festive holiday finery. Nearly 30 Christmas trees are decorated to match the theme of individual rooms, complemented by hundreds of poinsettias, wreaths, garlands, and fresh floral arrangements. In the Great Hall of The Breakers, guests can view a 15-foot-tall tree constructed from 150 poinsettia plants.
What to Expect
Historic Gilded Age mansions decorated with nearly thirty themed Christmas trees.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (children under 6 free)
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of historic homes and holiday décor
Vibe
Festive and elegant
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Daytime admission is by regular-admission tickets, an Access Pass, or Preservation Society membership; no prices are stated. – Get tickets
- Parking: Free onsite parking is available at properties other than Hunter House and The Breakers Stable & Carriage House, where street parking is available. This is general venue information.
- Accessibility: The Breakers and Marble House are partially wheelchair-accessible with staff-operated elevators, while The Elms and Chateau-sur-Mer are not accessible.
Tips & Advice
- Buy Sparkling Lights tickets in advance. Onsite sales happen only on the day itself, and only if that date hasn't sold out.
- Arrive at the Ochre Point Avenue main gates at your Sparkling Lights entry time or within 30 minutes of it, because earlier or later arrivals may not be admitted.
- Bring everything you need when you enter Sparkling Lights, since tickets are scanned and canceled at the gate and there's no re-entry on the same ticket.
- Tour The Breakers earlier in the day on Sparkling Lights dates, since regular Breakers tickets aren't accepted late in the afternoon when the lights are scheduled.
- Download the Newport Mansions app before you go and bring earbuds, so the tour app is ready when you arrive at the houses.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sparkling Lights at The Breakers on select evenings through December 27: outdoor holiday lights plus the decorated house interior, by separate timed ticket.
- Behind the Scenes: Holiday Decorations at the Houses tour on Thursdays, December 10 and 17.
- Member Night at Sparkling Lights on December 13, with live music and food for Preservation Society members.
- One night only on December 17: Skylark's musical retelling of 'A Christmas Carol' at The Breakers, narrated by Christine Baranski.
- Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop on December 5, and a Holiday Dinner Dance with fine dining and dancing on December 19.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a special ticket to see the holiday decorations?
No. During the holiday season, daytime admission is by regular-admission ticket, Access Pass or Preservation Society membership.
What is Sparkling Lights?
On select evenings, the 13-acre landscape of The Breakers is lit up with outdoor holiday lights. It needs its own timed ticket, which also covers a tour of the decorated rooms inside the house during the same visit.
Do members need tickets?
No. Members get unlimited general admission, so just bring your membership card. Members also have their own Member Night at Sparkling Lights on December 13.
Can I see how the holiday decorating is done?
Yes. The Behind the Scenes: Holiday Decorations at the Houses tour is offered on Thursdays, December 10 and 17.
Where do I park?
Parking is free on site at every property except Hunter House and The Breakers Stable & Carriage House, where there's street parking.
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