National Trust properties announce festive events for November and December
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 12:48 · Archive
National Trust properties in and near Swindon are hosting festive events throughout November and December.
National Trust properties in and near Swindon are hosting a series of festive events throughout November and December for visitors seeking seasonal activities.
A Second World War Walk at Buscot and Coleshill Estates takes place on Tuesday, 10 November at 2pm. The two-hour guided walk will explore Coleshill's wartime history and the Auxiliary Units which operated there during the Second World War.
The nearby Heritage and Rural Skills Centre will host several workshops in the run-up to Christmas. An Introduction to Blacksmithing: Christmas Edition takes place on 13 November, alongside a workshop where visitors can make sterling silver stud earrings. A needle-felting workshop on 20 November teaches visitors how to make a Christmas robin from sheep's wool, while a festive silversmithing workshop on 27 November allows participants to make their own silver Christmas decoration.
Christmas at Stourhead begins on 27 November, with the estate's grounds transformed into an illuminated winter trail. The outdoor trail features installations including a Sea of Light, Fire Garden and the returning Winter Cathedral. The mile-long trail is expected to take visitors around 90 minutes to complete.
A Very Avebury Christmas begins at Avebury Manor on 28 November, alongside a Christmas market featuring local gift stalls, carols and festive music. Avebury will also host Storytime with St Nicholas from 5 December and Christmas family craft activities later in the month.
Christmas celebrations will also get underway at Lacock, with its Community Christmas Tree Festival returning on 28 November.
How it is being reported
- National Trust properties unveil festive events taking place this monthThere are plenty of National Trust festive events running this month.Swindon Advertiser · 8 Nov, 11:42
- National Trust properties unveil festive events taking place this monthThere are plenty of National Trust festive events running this month.Wiltshire Times · 8 Nov, 11:42
- National Trust properties unveil festive events taking place this monthThere are plenty of National Trust festive events running this month.Gazette & Herald · 8 Nov, 11:42
In this story: National Trust · Swindon · Buscot and Coleshill Estates · Heritage and Rural Skills Centre · Stourhead · Avebury Manor · Lacock
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