Join Kelmarsh Hall this Christmas for a series of fabulously festive events

Christmas is coming to Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens

Christmas Artisan Fair and Winter Gardens Walk
Saturday 30^th November and Sunday 1^st December 11am – 3pm each day
£10 per car entrance 

Enjoy an assortment of fabulous artisan stalls selling lots of gorgeous gifts for Christmas, from jewellery to candles, homeware to decorations and so much more! Take a look in the Hall for more stalls, and to see the historic house dressed beautifully for the festive season.

Below Stairs in the Servants Quarters visitors can explore a Victorian Christmas. Take a look around the Butler’s Pantry dressed for the season with traditional Victorian decorations, and discover what the servants would get up to over the festive holidays. Carry on with your exploring through to the old laundry, where you can hear from our laundry maids!

Explore the Winter Gardens, woodland and lakeside walks, which are suitable for dogs on leads too. And to really get your furry friends in the spirit, this year we have got a special competition running – bring your dog along in their best festive fancy dress, have them photographed for free, and

And for the little ones, we have a fabulous elf trail around the Walled Garden – see how many Christmas elves you can find. Or why get creative with your Christmas gifts, with our children’s pottery painting in the Orangery!

On the front bullring, there will be a food hub, with delicious stone-baked pizzas, Indian street food and burgers, and for those with a sweet tooth we have some amazing doughnuts and waffles to keep you going! We will also be joined by Sweet Pea’s Tearoom offering takeaway hot drinks and sweet treats.

Father Christmas will be located in the historic library, with prebooked visits, and there will also be live festive music throughout the weekend from local choirs and ukulele bands!

Wreath Making in the Ballroom
Tuesday 26^th November 10am – 12pm and 6pm – 8pm,
Wednesday 27^th November 6pm – 8pm, Thursday 5^th December 6pm – 8pm

Join our in-house florist for a fabulous Christmas wreath making session in the historic Ballroom. All wreath materials are included, including fresh foliage cut from the historic gardens, decorations to personalise your wreath, and ribbon for hanging on your door. Tickets for the daytime include a tea and coffee and mince pie, and tickets for the evening include a glass of bubbly and mince pie on arrival. Tickets can be purchased via the Kelmarsh website: www.kelmarsh.com/whats-on

Wreath Making in the Ballroom with Afternoon Tea
Friday 6^th December
10am – 2pm

For those wanting to make their wreath making experience extra special, why not join us for our Wreath Making with Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a creative morning in the Ballroom making your own Christmas wreath, before heading into the Saloon to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, with an assortment of sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, and sweet treats and bakes. Tickets can be purchased via the Kelmarsh website: www.kelmarsh.com/whats-on

Special Festive Opening
Tuesday 10^th December
10am – 1pm

Experience Kelmarsh Hall this festive season with the Hall beautifully dressed for Christmas. Visitors will have a chance to explore the Hall and the winter gardens for this special one-off winter opening. Tickets are our usual entrance fee, but also include a cup of tea or coffee and a mince pie served in the Ballroom! Tickets can be purchased via the Kelmarsh website: www.kelmarsh.com/whats-on