Doddington Hall has undergone a magical transformation for Christmas, and visitors are invited to see the festive make over from Sunday, November 25.
This year the Elizabethan stately home has used the 60th anniversary since the first Christmas trees were planted in Doddington’s own ‘Christmas Wood’ as a theme.
Not only are the Christmas trees grown within natural woodland habitat on the estate, but many of the decorations around the hall are made from materials that have been collected on the Doddington estate.
The theme of this year&apos;s decorations ‘O Christmas Tree’ celebrate trees in every size, shape, form and material.
Also, the decorations - from the Victorian-themed parlour to the festive forest in the Long Gallery - have been carefully designed and crafted by the Doddington team.
Visitors are sure to be inspired by the home crafted displays that include dried alliums, artichokes, bean-pods, maize and hydrangeas, and items such as twigs, moss, ivy, mistletoe and holly foraged on the estate.
There will be some special fun twists to look out for including the quirky food inspired decorations in the Great Hall and the Christmas Tree ladies in the Drawing Room.
The route will take visitors eventually to the huge Christmas Tree in the Long Gallery, which will be the star of the show.
Doddington Hall remains a lived-in and much-loved home, and Claire Birch, who owns it and whose family lives there, has worked with the Doddington team to create the festive decorations, which also includes contributions from Doddington-based florist Rachel Petheram, of Catkin Flowers, and Howell Thomas and his students from Lincoln College.
Claire Birch said: It is a fabulous opportunity to soak up the festive atmosphere of Christmas in a family home, which has seen a lot of Christmas mornings over its 400-year history.
"We hope people will return to see this year’s spectacular displays that have been lovingly created by our family and staff.
The Hall will be opening its doors for the Christmas season from Sunday, November 25 through to Sunday, December 23.
On the evening of Thursday, November 29 there will be a late night shopping event between 5pm-9pm. The Farm Shop, Home Store, Country Clothing and Bike Shop will all be open.
There will be an opportunity for visitors to buy Doddington estate-grown Christmas trees from the Stable Yard from Saturday, November 24.
Doddington Hall will be open five days a week between Sunday, November 25 and Sunday, December 23: Wednesday to Friday noon-4pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm.
Tickets cost £11 for adults and £5.50 for children (under 3 years are free).