We took our
annual Christmas trip to Hardwick Hall at the weekend and what a
difference a year makes! We visited Hardwick
Hall on the same weekend last year but then there was snow on
the ground. This year we were greeted by blue skies but a very soggy
ground owning to the heavy rain in the previous days.
Around the
lawn a natural bunting of ivy and willow balls has been made by local
groups.
As usual
there were a beautiful selection of wreaths all made with materials
from the estate.
Inside the
house the entrance hall two 16ft Christmas trees make quite an
impression. Large swags adorn the huge fireplace.
Winding up
the stairs the five angels are busy singing.
Around the
house the is an advent trail. Numbered boxes are filled with
ornaments and festive figures.
The drawing
room is set for a cosy afternoon tea in front of the fire. The
perfect place for opening some presents.
The dinning
room is always filled with something spectacular at Christmas. This
year the table is filled with a paper cut out of Hardwick Hall itself
complete with its many windows and of course Bess of Hardwick's
initials.
The tables
around the sides of the dining room feature a mini village all in
paper cut outs as well.
In the
chapel the advent trail continues.
It looks
like Father Christmas has his work cut out this year. Letters are
spilling out of the chimney and there's so many presents still to
wrap. But where is he?
Meanwhile in
the other bedroom vintage Christmas favourite tunes fill the room as
they play on the record player.
Down in the
kitchen the preparations are in full swing. Are you ready for
Christmas yet?
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