Christmas at the Manor

Sunday 14th December, 11am to 3:30pm

£2.50 per person plus normal admission

Summary

Discover how Christmas was celebrated by rich and poor people in times gone by! The 1620s House & Garden will be beautifully dressed in Jacobean style décor.

Join in with festive carols and a mummers play, talk to volunteers about food and feasting, Christmas customs, keeping warm in winter in the days before central heating and all the jobs that had to be done to ensure the Holy season ran smoothly.

What’s more, there’ll be colouring in the Barn and a children’s trail to enjoy!

Normal Admission plus £2.50 No need to pre-book, just come along on the day.

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Plant Hunter’s Fair – May 2026

Sunday 3rd May, 10am to 4pm

One of our most popular events returns this May as we house the top plant nurseries that are sure to have something special for every garden.

Perfect Picnic Hunt

Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 24th May, 10am to 4pm

Can you search the site for our food so that we can eat? We will give you a gift to say thank you!

Life in the Medieval Manor – Circa 1265 Living History Weekend

Sunday 24th May to Monday 25th May, 10:30am to 4:30pm

Experience life in medieval England as we bring the 1620s House and Garden back into the 1260s!

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Tuesday 26th May, 11am to 3pm

Ruffle the Rail Dog has come to the 1620s for some pawsome storytelling, activities and crafts!

Perfect Picnic Hunt

Thursday 28th May to Sunday 31st May, 10am to 4pm

Can you search the site for our food so that we can eat? We will give you a gift to say thank you!

Pen and Watercolour Workshop

Tuesday 2nd June, 10am to 1pm

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