Christmas cheer with English Heritage

With the distant sound of sleigh bells ringing and the arrival of crisp winter mornings Christmas is soon approaching. To celebrate Christmas cheer English Heritage has organised a range of festive events across the country at some of its most spectacular sites.

You can enjoy carol concerts in majestic halls, or take a step back into the past and celebrate Christmas in Medieval or Victorian style. Children can indulge in their own festive fun, trying to spot reindeers and following Christmas trails around the sites. Meanwhile, parents can purchase unique crafts and gifts or relax with a mince pie in hand and enjoy the beautiful scenery offered at English Heritage sites.

LONDON:
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING
Marble Hill House, London
Sunday 16 December 2pm-3.30pm
Join us for a wreath making session at Marble Hill. Using materials found in the park, make up a simple wreath to take home
Prices: Adult £3.50/ Concessions £3.50/ Child £3.50
English Heritage Members: Adult £3.50, Concessions £3.50, Child £3.50

NORTH OF ENGLAND:
CHRISTMAS CHOIRS
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, South Yorkshire
Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 December, Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 December, Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 December, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Experience Brodsworth's festive spirit with a chance to buy unique gifts.
Prices: Adults £5.50/ Concessions £5.50/ Child £5.50
English Heritage Members: Adults £4.50/ Concessions £4.50/ Child £4.50
Pre-booking essential

A MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
Mount Grace Priory, North Yorkshire
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 December 11am - 1:30pm
Kick-start your festive spirit with this exciting look at how Christmas was celebrated in centuries past with Heuristics. What are the origins of Yuletide traditions? Plenty of fun and some new ideas for the whole family. Plus a chance to buy a range of unique seasonal gifts
Prices: Adults £5.00/ Concessions £4.00/ Child £3.00/ Family ticket £13.00
English Heritage members: Adults £1.50/ Concessions £1.00/ Child £0.75/ Family ticket £3.75
Pre-booking Essential

CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Rievaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire
Sunday 16 December 1.30pm
Get into the festive spirit by joining the band for your favourite carols with a chance to buy some unique gifts too.
Prices: Adults £4.50/ Concession £3.40/ Child £2.30/ Family £11.30
English Heritage members enter for free

SOUTH EAST:
CHRISTMAS TOURS
Osborne House, Isle of Wight
Saturday 10 November – Sunday 6 January 10am - 4pm Wed-Sun (last tour at 2.30pm)
Discover the origins of the Victorian Christmas, at Osborne House where Queen Victoria celebrated the festive season. Enjoy a selection of rooms at a quieter time of year in the company of one of our expect guides. See a selection of rooms bedecked with evergreens and decorated Christmas trees, and the dining room table prepared with sumptuous desserts. Save time to shop for Christmas gifts exclusive to English Heritage and treat yourself to a festive light lunch or refreshments in the café, both accessible for free during normal opening hours.
Prices: Adult: £9.80/ Concession:£7.40/ Child:£4.90/ Family:£24.50

EAST OF ENGLAND:
FESTIVE FUN!
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 December, Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 December, Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 December 10 am – 4pm
For the very first time, Audley End House and Gardens open its doors and invites you to get into the Christmas spirit with a ‘12 Days of Christmas’ trail, storytelling for children, mulled wine and mince pies plus fantastic gift ideas and stocking fillers. It’s festive fun for all the family!
Prices: Adults £5/ Concessions £3.80/ Child £2.50/ Family ticket £12.50
English Heritage members enter for free

MIDLANDS:
HISTORIC CHRISTMAS
Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace, Lincolnshire
Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 December 11am – 4pm
An opportunity to get all your Christmas shopping done, this historic Christmas weekend coincides with the world famous Lincoln Christmas Market.
Adults £5.20/ Concession £3.90/ Child £2.60/ Family £13.00
English Heritage members enter for free

SOUTH WEST:
NADELIK- A CORNISH CHRISTMAS
Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Sunday 16 December 11am - 4pm
Join us at Pendennis Castle to celebrate Christmas the Cornish way. Expect mince pies and mulled wine, Christmas lights, carol singers and traditional Cornish music and dancing.
Prices: Adults £5.40/ Concessions £4.10/ Child £2.70 Family ticket £13.50
English Heritage members enter for free.

For more information and booking, visit English-heritage.org.uk.