Events and Exhibits

Christmas at the Castle is the most wonderful time of the year to visit. The halls and rooms of the Victorian mansion are beautifully bedecked with trees, ribbon and garland just as the Livingston family did over one hundred years ago.

The Castle will be fully decorated from November 19 until January 4.

Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm.

Extra holiday hours

December 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30; January 2, 3, 4

This display will transport you to Victorian England at Christmastime.

Inspired by locations from Dickens novels, this enchanting miniature village features and array of tiny homes, shops, British landmarks and figurines.

Created and kindly loaned by David Herner and family. On from November 19 until January 4 in the Belvedere Gallery with regular admission.

Note: Stairs are required to access this display.

A yuletide tour of the decorated mansion by a costumed guide followed by treats of cranberry/white chocolate scone, shortbread cookie paired with “gingerbread house fruit tea.”

Tickets are required.

Cost: $22/person

December 14- SOLD OUT

Sugar Plum Tea & Tour Tickets

The love and energy that goes into handcrafted items spans centuries. Castle Kilbride has a huge collection of handcrafted items. Some are on permanent display, like the wall and ceiling murals; however many of these items are kept in storage. This is their time to enjoy the spotlight!

From items dating to 1820 to today from fashion to furniture, from functional to fun, every item has a story to tell. This exhibit highlights the hard work and love that has gone into creating works of art whether it was for practical reasons or just for show.

Are you a local artisan? Castle Kilbride would love to hear from you! Contact us.

Castle Kilbride: The House That Flax Built is the definitive book about Wilmot Township's beloved National Historic Site, written and compiled by the Castle Kilbride Advisory Committee.

For the first time in full colour, this gorgeously illustrated book recounts the history of the house back to its very beginnings in 1877 and illustrates that history with stunning photographs dating from over a century ago to today.

For anyone who is curious about the eye-catching mansion in the middle of a quiet village, and for visitors who simply can't see everything in just one tour, this book will be a treasured keepsake.

Cost: $26 including tax, available in the Castle's Gift Shop