www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/festive-fun-near-in-and-around-lincolnshire
If you’re looking for somewhere special to spend time with family and friends this Christmas, look no further than the National Trust’s places in Lincolnshire.
You can see historic houses decked out for the season, twinkling lights or even go on a wild adventure. Or you could make the most of crisp, frosty winter days with a stroll through one of your local National Trust countryside spaces before warming up with a hot drink and festive treat in the café.
After all that, warm yourself with the knowledge that each magical day out supports the National Trust’s work as a charity looking after special places for future generations to enjoy.
Tattershall Castle
Tattershall Castle has announced the return of the unique ‘Christmas at the Castle’ event happening between 5 – 8 and 12 – 15 December (3pm-7pm). Those who celebrate at the castle this year can expect to be dazzled by a castle frozen in time during the night before Christmas – certain to bring back childhood memories and help youngsters make some merry memories of their own.
Exclusively designed for 2019, every floor of the Great Tower will have surprises in store as visitors will be transported through chambers bringing the night before Christmas to life, all on epic proportions where everything is greater in size. Expect to see massive mince pies and giant stockings in this quirky wonderland. Local artisan stalls will also be filling the grounds with handcrafted gifts and scrumptious Christmas treats to get the whole family feeling festive.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tattershall-castle
Woolsthorpe Manor
A star was born at Woolsthorpe Manor on Christmas Day 1642. Join us every weekend throughout December to mark the prophetic birth of Sir Isaac Newton, the hero of the Age of Reason. Discover how he became so widely known and has been commemorated through art, poetry and public monuments. The house will be dressed for the season, inspired by both our sense of wonder at the miraculous birth of a genius and 17th century twelve-day festivities from the time.
Open every Friday to Sunday 11am-3pm. throughout December. Last entry to the site 2.30pm. Last entry to the house 2.15pm.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/woolsthorpe-manor
Belton House
Christmas has arrived at Belton, with the gardens aglow to welcome you on a truly magical, after-dark experience. Wrap up warm and enjoy hidden surprises, as the tree-tops shimmer and sparkle with over 1 million lights illuminating the gardens like never before.
During the day, join Belton’s Midwinter Mystery activities inspired by Kitty Brownlow’s love of amateur dramatics and 1920’s glamour, to release your inner Poirot this Christmas.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house
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