Celebrate Christmas at Strawberry Hill House
30 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
This December, we’ll be bringing the magic of the Flower Festival into the historic, gothic halls of Strawberry Hill House, transforming it for General Admission this Christmas. Expect to see three breathtaking tablescapes in selected chambers of Walpole’s little gothic castle, with beautifully decorated trees and decorations placed throughout the house. Curators from the Flower Festival team will craft an artistic vision for the tablescapes, inspired by flowers, foliage, dried, and natural elements available in the UK at this time of year. Each design will come to life, responding creatively to the unique atmosphere and beauty of this magical setting.
Activities for the season include Christmas Wreath-making sessions on Sunday 1 December. Join Lilian from Lilian’s Flowers and sustainable flower farmer, Char Johnston, in making a natural woodland Christmas wreath, embellished with hand-dried flowers.
There is also the Strawberry Hill House Christmas Concert on Tuesday 3 December, where we welcome back the wonderful soprano Kirsty Taylor Stokes, supported by the Strawberry Hill House Community Choir. Enjoy an entertaining evening of Christmas music and festive poetry read by Nigel Roberts.
Join us for our first ever Christmas Candlelit Late on Wednesday 11 December. As night falls, immerse yourself in the enchantment of Horace Walpole’s Gothic castle, exploring its candlelit rooms at your own pace. Enjoy a magical evening with carols, mince pies, and fizz.
We even have a House Tour on Sunday 29 December so you can join us at this magical time of year for a guided tour of Horace Walpole’s architectural masterpiece exploring the history, interiors and stories of its residents.
Come and experience Christmas at Strawberry Hill House.
Christmas Wreath Making
Sunday 1 December 2024,
10:30am to 1pm & 2.00pm to 4:30pm
In this hands-on workshop Lilian from Lilian’s Flowers and sustainable flower farmer Char Johnston will take you through the steps to make a natural woodland Christmas wreath embellished with hand dried flowers.
Adult tickets: £75
Strawberry Hill House Christmas concert
Tuesday 3rd December 2024. Doors open 7.45pm, concert starts at 8pm
Join us for a magical evening of Christmas music and festive poetry featuring the exceptional soprano Kirsty Taylor Stokes, accompanied by the Strawberry Hill House Community Choir. In addition to solos performed by Kirsty, the programme will also feature the very beautiful Evening Prayer from Humperdink’s Hansel and Gretel and Rutter’s Angel’s Carol.
Tickets: £15
Christmas Candlelit Late
Wednesday 11 December. Tickets available for arrival in slots from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Join us for our inaugural Christmas Candlelit Late at Strawberry Hill House. Here, as night falls, you can explore Horace Walpole’s enchanting Gothic Castle at your own pace by candlelight on a magical evening, complete with carols, mince pies, and fizz.
Adult Tickets: £25
