The Night before Christmas - Brockhampton
About This Event
Time travel through 600 years of Christmas Eve at Brockhampton Estate’s medieval Manor House this year and discover what the night before Christmas looked like across the ages. Starting with fire, feasting and festive garlands in the 15th century hall, visitors journey through the banning of Christmas during the time of Cromwell, experience the refinery of a Georgian Christmas as well as a very Victorian Christmas, see and smell Christmas preparations in the Edwardian kitchen and finish with the bright lights, tinsel and cocktails of a 1950’s Christmas Eve.
Visitors can explore the manor house in all its festive splendour as well as enjoying a winter walk around the estate, taking a photo under the big bauble tree and warm up with a coffee or hot chocolate in the Granary Kiosk.
Live Music Performances: Christmas comes to life with free live music performances across the ages (free, no need to book): 2 December: 1950’s Christmas songs from our Volunteer Ukulele Group -11:30 and 13:30 9 & 10 December: Medieval music from Bygonz -11:00-15:00 17 December: Brockhampton Carollers and medieval music from Terry Carter - 11:30 and 13:00 6 January: The Humpshire Huffers - 11:00-15:00
Children's Activities & Crafting - All 11:00 -15:00. Ongoing: Fun Christmas poetry competition 3 December: Christmas community sail design 9 December: Salt dough decorations 16 December: Natural crafts 28 December: Childermas: Crown decorating and magic performances
Admission / Ticket Info:
Normal admission charges apply - All activities and performances are included. Admission free to National Trust members Adult £10.00 Child £5.00 Family £25.00 Family one adult £15.00 Group Adult £9.50 Group Child £4.75
Disabled Access:
Blue badge parking and drop-off point. Accessible toilets. Ground floor of manor house partly accessible. Poor phone signal. There are three kilometres of hard-standing, accessible paths suitable for wheel chairs and buggies. Ask at Visitor Reception for more information. Visit our website for more information.
Disabled Facilities:
.Accessible toilet The toilets have wheelchair-friendly cubicles with wall rails and the areas are lit with both natural light and bulbs. Powered mobility vehicle, wheelchairs, an induction loop, large print guides, braille guides and a virtual tour available: Please see our website for more information or call 01885482077.
