Aardman, the award-winning UK studio, has announced a new Christmas collaboration with Leeds Castle, a renowned historic estate in Kent, England. Wallace & Gromit: A Cracking Christmas Caper will take place from 21 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Full event details will be announced early September 2026, coinciding with Aardman's 50th anniversary. Leeds Castle will participate in the celebrations and share why Wallace & Gromit are coming to Leeds Castle this Christmas.
Mark Delin, marketing and events director at Leeds Castle Foundation, says: “Christmas at Leeds Castle has always been something special, but this year we are taking it to a whole new level.
"We cannot think of better company than the iconic Wallace & Gromit to help us create a Christmas experience that will delight families, bring generations together and make memories that last long after the decorations come down.
"We cannot wait to share what we have been planning."
Festive fun for the whole family
Wallace & Gromit: A Cracking Christmas Caper, will run from November 2026 to January 2027
Leeds Castle is a national treasure with over nine hundred years of British history. Located five miles southeast of Maidstone in Kent, it has served six of England’s medieval queens and was transformed into a glamorous 1930s country house by Lady Olive Baillie.
The castle is preserved by the Leeds Castle Foundation, a not-for-profit charity.
Molly Van Den Brink, senior attractions and live experiences Manager at Aardman, adds: “Wallace & Gromit are synonymous with a cosy Christmas – so where better for them to spend it than at Leeds Castle over the festive period!
"We’re excited to be developing a brand-new, seasonal experience with Leeds Castle which invites guests to explore the site like never before.”
This summer, Aardman is also celebrating the opening of the new attraction, The Scrap Flyer (Skrotflygaren), in Shaun the Sheep Land (Fåret Shaun Land) at Skånes Djurpark, Sweden.
