Christmas at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate: Day Trip from Boston

Name: Christmas at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate: Day Trip from Boston
Start: 2025-12-06T11:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-06T16:30:00-05:00
Location: Crane Estate, Ipswich, Mass

Schedule

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 11:30 am to 04:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Crane Estate, Ipswich, Mass | Peabody, MA

Step into the grandeur of New England’s past with a visit to Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, a breathtaking National Historic Landmark overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This immersive day trip from Boston includes round-trip rail transportation and a private shuttle, making it an effortless way to explore one of Massachusetts’ most stunning estates.

Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s event celebrating the beauty of the natural world. You’ll see birds, flowers, snowflakes, and more as you view 18 spaces decorated for the holidays. Go at your own pace and learn from interpreters stationed in rooms.
Enjoy freshly baked cookies and hot chocolate, try the Crane holiday eye spy, and shop in the Castle Hill Gift Shop during your visit.

What's Included
Weekend Commuter Rail Ticket
Valid all weekend on all Commuter Rail Lines
Private transportation to/from the station
45 minute guided "Guests of the Cranes" tour
2 hours on your own to explore the grounds