Get into the Christmas spirit this year by travelling back in time to experience all the festive fun of your ancestors.
Enjoy the timeless sounds of carol singers and bell ringers. Gaze at the splendour of the richly decorated rooms and meet some of the characters from history who will tell tales of Christmas through the years. Then savour the wonderful scents of cinnamon, nutmeg and roasting chestnuts.
Magic of Christmas
Blickling Hall, Norfolk
Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December, 5pm - 9pm
Enjoy a magical evening and visit parts of the Hall that have been traditionally and seasonally decorated. There will be carol singing, a large craft marquee filled with Christmas gift ideas and entertainment for all the family. Restaurant open.
Timed tickets for entry into the Hall. Advance £9.25 adult, child £5.20. On the door price if available, £11 and £6.
Wimpole's Dickensian Christmas
Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
Saturday 5, Sunday 6, Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 December, 11am - 4pm
Step back in time 150 years to discover the sights and sounds of a Dickensian Christmas and meet some the characters of Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol. Visit the Hall traditionally decorated for Christmas. Listen to the brass band playing traditional Christmas carols in the Stable Block amidst the scent of mulled wine and roast chestnuts, whilst Father Christmas hands out presents.
Hall: Adult £8.80 child £4.95. NT Members free.
Victorian Christmas at Oxburgh Hall © NT Fisheye Images
Hall at Christmas
Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk
Thursday 17 – Saturday 19 December, 5.30 – 8.30pm
For the first time, see the hall decorated for Christmas. Meet some of the characters from its past and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies in the restaurant. This event will operate a limited number of timed tickets for admission to the hall. £12. Booking essential on 01263 838237.
Victorian Christmas
Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 December, 11am – 4pm
See the Hall dressed for a traditional Victorian Christmas and meet the characters involved. Meet Father Christmas and his elves. Enjoy festive music, carol singers, bell ringers and indulge yourself with hot chestnuts, mince pies and mulled wine. Craft activities for children and gift shop open.
Adult £4, child £2 (including members).
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