Blogmas Day 16: Christmas Events in Derbyshire

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⭐Welcome to Day Sixteen of Blogmas⭐

There are so many great Christmas events going on around the UK this time of year. You've got Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park in London, Edinburgh's Christmas Market and Santa's Grotto. In Newcastle, we have a huge ice rink in Times Square near the Centre For Life and the Christmas market near Monument in the city centre. 

Now that I'm back in my hometown with my family for Christmas I wanted to share the Christmas events that are still taking place in Derbyshire for the festive season ❄

A lot of the best Christmas events are taking place at the state homes around Derbyshire, where you can buy tickets on the National Trust website or the stately home's website which will be linked in the description ❤

Christmas at Chatsworth House

Photo Credit: Chatsworth.org

Once Upon a Time...

Visit Christmas at Chatsworth and immerse yourself in the enchanting fairy tale scenes dotted around the house. For 'Once Upon a Time', Chatsworth has created scenes of our favourite fairytales where: 

"Storytellers with the air of the Pied Piper will roam the halls enchanting visitors young and old as scenes from a selection of favourite tales leap off the pages, from classics like Snow White and Cinderella to contemporary stories like James and the Giant Peach and Charlotte's Web."

With perfect Christmas decorations and scenes of magical fairytales, Chatsworth will get you in the festive spirit ❤

Tickets are £25 for adults and £15 for children.

Twilight Evenings

On Thursdays and Fridays until the 21st December Chatsworth is holding 'Twilight Evenings' where guests can enjoy a mince pie, a glass of wine and live music while seeing scenes from their favourite childhood stories come to life. With traditional bell ringers and a strings trio, your evening will bring the Christmas magic to life!

Tickets are £30 for adults and £18 for children. 

Christmas at Haddon Hall

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Haddon Hall has an interesting history and heritage close to that of the Sleeping Beauty tale and this Christmas they bring their story to life. Haddon Hall: 

"proudly invite you, your family, children and friends to join us for this year's Christmas festivities and celebrations of 'Sleeping Beauty and Other Tales'.  Come and be delighted by the fairy tales of old and let the magic of Christmas take hold . . . "

 Tickets are £15.75 for adults and children are free.

Candlelight Tours

For Haddon Hall's Candlelight Tours guests are invited to enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie before walking around the Hall to take in the magical atmosphere! Only available until the 20th December tickets are £29.00. 

Christmas Ice Rink in Derby

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In the Cathedral Quarter in Derby City Centre, there is an ice rink where you can meet your friends or take your family until the 6th January 2019. With live music, Christmas fair stalls and food you'll have lots to do - tickets are between £7 - £9. 

Twelve Days of Calke's Christmas

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At Calke Abbey this year they present the Twelve Days of Calke's Christmas with Father Christmas even paying a visit! Weekends at Calke Abbey are a magical time for all families where memories can be made. 

"Find inspiration at the Christmas gift and food markets in the Riding School, then explore the grounds to discover twelve festive displays, telling stories from Calke's past. As darkness falls, follow a twinkling trail of lights and illuminations through the Pleasure Grounds to the church, and catch a glimpse of the house lit up in festive lights. Squirt's Stable will be open for Christmas crafts."

You can also pay a visit to Father Christmas in his magical stable grotto to share your Christmas wishes and make family Christmas memories ❤

Tickets are £15 for adults and £7.50 for children.

Breakfast with Father Christmas

Other than visit his magical stable grotto you can also have breakfast with Father Christmas. Calke Abbey is serving filling breakfasts on Thursday 20, Friday 21, Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 December, starting from 9.15am, followed by a visit from Santa himself!

Tickets cost £8 for adults and £12.50 for children, which also includes a Christmas gift for all well-behaved children. 

Christmas at Kedleston

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Christmas at Kedleston is a great place to spend the countdown to Christmas this year. You can buy a real Christmas tree to take home, there are craft activities and workshops for Christmas lovers, with Father Christmas visiting families and children and a festive lunch taking place in the restaurant until the 23rd December ❤
When you visit Kedleston they have suggested guests:

"take a guided tour of the State Floor, decorated for Christmas, followed by a festive mince pie and a glass of sherry by the fires in Caesar's Hall on one of our Sherry and mince pie tours. Christmas can get very busy in the hall but this tour offers a quieter, more relaxed experience whilst the Hall is closed to visitors"

This event costs £7.50 ❄

For their Christmas decorations this year Kedleston has been inspired by birds. With each Christmas tree embellishing the hall they tell the story of each beautiful bird. From the red-breasted robin to the two turtle doves, to owls, turkeys and peacocks.

You can even have breakfast with Father Christmas for £11 per adult and £13 per children. 

Christmas at Hardwick Hall

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Until the 23rd December 2018, there is plenty of festive cheer at Hardwick. As you arrive look out for the snowmen, see the house glimmer with magical Christmas lights, take a photo with all the family in a sleigh and discover magical surprises along the way. You could even treat yourself in the Great Barn restaurant to a festive meal ❄

With a magnificent 16ft tree welcoming guests into the Hall you will be dazzled by all the decorations, with the opportunity to take festive family photos with willow reindeer.

Tickets are £11.80 for adults and £5.90 for children. 

Winter Wonderland Conkers 2018

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Conkers is a great place to visit with the family! Get ready for a full day of family fun with tickets at £11.95 for adults and £13.95 for children. As you arrive at Waterside Winter Wonderland an Elf adventure awaits you. Santa's Chief Elf and his team of helpers will lead you through the Enchanted Forest, the Valley of Christmas Lights to then reveal Santa's Woodland Grotto, so make sure you all wrap up warm ❤

When guests arrive adults receive a glass of mulled wine with a mince pie and children get to choose from the delightful selection of freshly baked treats! On your visit, your family can take a trip on Head Elf's Twinkle Toes Train, meet the Balloon Modeller and watch a selection of Conkers Christmas shows & films!

You'll have tons of magical fun!

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Is there a Christmas event you go to every year? Let me know in the comments below!

See you tomorrow for Day Seventeen of Blogmas ❤

Amy x