Regency Christmas at Mompesson House
Step back in time and immerse yourself in a Regency Christmas at Mompesson House. Christmas at Mompesson starts on Friday 21 November and runs until Tuesday 23 December, Friday - Tuesday, 11am-3.30pm (last entry at 3pm).
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join us for a Regency Christmas and discover how the Portman family celebrated the festive season.
In the Regency era, Christmas celebrations stretched over a month, from Advent to Twelfth Night. Explore each room, revealing a different tradition of a Regency Christmas. See how Mrs Portman might have decorated the house with greenery, and imagine the season's most anticipated event: the Twelfth Night Ball. The Dining Room will be decorated for a grand Christmas Day feast, aglow with many candles.
Look forward to abundant seasonal greenery throughout the house. A magnificent garland will adorn the oak staircase, and our Christmas trees will sparkle with glass baubles and unique paper decorations crafted by Mompesson volunteers.
The tea-room and second-hand bookshop will be open as usual at Mompesson this Christmas. After exploring the house, enjoy a hot drink and a festive treat in the tea-room. Light lunches are available including warming soup, toasted sandwiches and a savoury cheese tea. Pop into the festively decorated second-hand bookshop for Christmas gifts for family and friends.
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
There is seating available throughout the house for visitors. Christmas at Mompesson includes two of the rooms upstairs and the Library which has a step to get into the room. A video of these rooms will be available in the Entrance Hall as well as printed information about how these spaces have been decorated.
Upcoming events
Regency at Mompesson House
This year we’re exploring the Regency era at Mompesson House. During this time, the Portman family lived at Mompesson.