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Nutcracker house trail

25 Nov - 7 Jan, 11am-3pm: All ages can explore the ground floor of the house lavishly decorated to tell this much-loved Christmas tale. Trail sheet available at Visitor Reception for £1.50. Closed 24 & 25 Dec.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Now extended to 7 January. Follow heroes Clara and the Nutcracker as they defeat the villainous Mouse King. On your way round the house, look out for little gold nutcrackers, selfie-station sweetie thrones and a Christmas wish tree. The house and garden Nutcracker trails are on the same trail sheet. House last entry 2.30pm.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All trail sheet and sweetie prize£1.50
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The basics

Suitability

Families welcome

Meeting point

Enter the gardens via Visitor Reception and collect your trail sheets for a suggested donation.

What to bring and wear

You'll need practical outdoor clothing and shoes.

Accessibility

All points of interest and activities are within sight of the visitor ground floor route in the house.

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