Advance Notice of Christmas Festivities at the Treasure Houses of England

Spend the festive season at some of England’s most magnificent castles, palaces and houses at the Treasure Houses of England. Boasting ten of the most grand, historic and breathtaking buildings in the country, they will all be hosting a variety of Christmas events and entertainment amidst spectacular scenery and stunning surrounds.

Join Beaulieu’s exciting itinerary of Christmas celebrations (17^th December-2^nd January), including dress up games and carol singing while Blenheim Palace creates ‘A White Christmas’ with snowflakes, silver white birches and icicles for an atmospheric and magical experience (12th November-16th December). Enjoy a performing snow queen statue, Santa’s grotto in the stables and choir concerts.

Stock up on festive fayre at Burghley’s Fine Food Market (3^rd-4^th December) and at Castle Howard’s Christmas Craft and Produce Market (5^th-6^th December). Also at Castle Howard, Father Christmas and The Festive Wizard will be entertaining the crowds (26^th & 27^th November and 3^rd, 4^th, 10^th, 11^th, 17^th & 18^th December) while adults can indulge in canapés, candlelight and a sumptuous three-course meal at their glamorous Christmas Party Nights (9^th and 16^th December).

Presenting over 100 stalls, Chatsworth’s Christmas Markets are a must-see (11^th-13^th and 18^th-20^th November), as are their ambient Twilight evenings presenting shopping and entertainment with the option of a gourmet three-course meal (24^th & 25^th November and 1^st, 2^nd, 8^th, 9^th & 16^th December).

Starring real farmyard animals, Chatsworth’s popular Nativity performances will ensure a jovial mood for all the family (3^rd, 10^th & 17^th December).

The grounds at Harewood are beautiful at this time of year, and there will be plenty of seasonal events including a Santa's grotto on winter weekends.  The courtyard shop will be filled with festive foodstuffs, homeware and gift ideas - with perfect presents for children of all ages in the toyshop.

Find some gorgeous gifts at Hatfield House’s Christmas Frost Fair (25^th-27^th November) and Christmas Market (12^th November) or even acquire some rare antiques at Holkham Hall’s Galloway Antiques Fair (9^th-11^th December).

Spellbinding Chamber Music in Holkham’s Marble Hall includes a champagne reception (12^th December) and their Christmas Theatre looks set to entertain and enchant in equal measure (17^th & 18^th December).

Merry moments will be had by all at Leeds Castle courtesy of their beautifully decorated castle rooms featuring Father Christmas in his grotto (5^th-24^th December) and captivating Christmas Trail (26^th December – 3^rd January).

A full schedule of events is available on request.

For more information visit www.treasurehouses.co.uk