A relaxed Christmas at Allan Bank

Christmas events and activities

• Christmas crafts

  Have a go at making your own decorations and cards. Aimed at families, the activities are self-led and drop-in. You'll find them in the back kitchen.

  • 1- 22 December, 10am-3.30pm
  • Included with admission.

• Carol singing and live festive music

  Christmas Carols with Grasmere Glee
  30 Nov & 7 Dec, 1.30-3pm

  • Hear local singing group, bringing seasonal cheer with relaxed performances of carols in the hall of the house. You're welcome to join in. They'll be singing several times throughout the afternoon.

  Harps North West
  11 Nov, 14 Dec, 11am - 1pm.

  • Classical musical played by a harp quartet. Pop-up performances will take place in the Wordsworth Study at various points.

• Winter woodland walk

  Stroll through the garden and woodland path to see views over the village below and out to the lake in the distance.

• 50 things to do before you're 11¾

  No.15 Go on a wintry adventure

  • A walk along the woodland path reveals an emerald colour moss-covered wall that glistens in the winter sun.
  • If the temperature drops to freezing the dripping water on the rockface forms icicles!
  • Keep an eye out for native birds.
  • Is it cold enough to see your breath? Count how long your icy blasts last when you breathe out. How far can you make them go? Imagine if you could freeze things with your ice breath.