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Toys of Christmas Past - Sold Out!

This winter Sutton House will be dressed to share Christmas joy from the last 500 years, from Tudor hobby horse to 80s Heartthrob.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Explore this beautiful Tudor home decorated for Christmas with glowing lights and twinkling decorations plus papercut snowflakes made by artist Chloe Campbell, local school children and volunteers, inspired by the 17th century papercuts currently on display in the house. Toys that would have been gifted at Christmas in years gone past are dotted throughout the house, from Nine Men’s Morris to everyone’s favourite 80s boardgames.

With elves’ help, families visiting during the festive season can follow an interactive trail, play with some of these past favourite toys, make some Christmas decorations and the chance to write a letter to Father Christmas himself.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome.

Meeting point

Entrance via the rusted Breaker's Yard gate and make your way through the garden and past the double decker caravan to Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

Please dress warmly.

Accessibility

Level access in the Breaker's Yard and across the ground floor.

Upcoming events

Event

Christmas at Sutton House 

Father Christmas is dropping down our Tudor chimney this winter! Come and pay him a visit, and share the festive season with us at Sutton House.

Event summary

on
8 Dec to 15 Dec 2024
at
12:00 to 12:15
+ 27 other dates or times
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Tudor Wreath Workshop 

This Christmas join Lab Tonica for a festive afternoon learning about the tradition of Tudor ‘Kissing Boughs’ (now called a Christmas Wreath) whilst crafting your own sustainable wreath to take home to adorn your door or centre piece.

Event summary

on
8 Dec 2024
at
12:30 to 14:30