Harewood House Trust presents Christmas 2024
2024-11-15 - 2025-01-05 | Harewood House
‘Mischief at the Mansion’: a magical festive world of light spectacles, surprises and cheekiness bringing the stories of Harewood House to life
This Christmas, gather your group and step into a magical festive world where history and imagination intertwine. This season at Harewood there is mischief afoot with decorative angels coming to life, escaping from the Music Room’s Christmas tree and popping up unexpectedly throughout the House. Cakes in the Servants’ Hall banter gleefully about their beauty pageant bake-off, and Queen Victoria’s bust reminisces about her time at Harewood. These are part of a magical makeover by the internationally celebrated artists Studio McGuire. Revealing Harewood’s history and mysteries, Studio McGuire uses lighting projection, storytelling and music to bring unforgettable cheeky characters, objects and artworks to life. Commissioned by Harewood House Trust, Christmas includes an immersive Father Christmas experience and a glittering Christmas shop.

Old Royal Naval College Christmas Carol Concerts
2024-12-09 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy a Christmas concert in the beautiful Chapel of St Peter & St Paul at the Old Royal Naval College, regarded as one of the finest eighteenth-century interiors. Following a brief introduction that sets the scene to this breathtaking chapel, the award-winning Trinity Laban Choir will perform a concert with a chance for you to join in some of your festive favourites. Included in your visit, is entry to the Painted Hall, known as the ‘Sistine Chapel of the UK’ with its magnificent painted ceiling and walls of over 40,000 square feet depicting 200 figures including kings, queens and mythological creatures.

2pm – 3.20pm Chapel Overview and Christmas Carol Concert in chapel

Rediscover the magic of Christmas in Coventry at St Mary’s Guildhall
2024-12-11 | St Mary’s Guildhall, Bayley Lane, Coventry
Christmas Tour and Tudors 11th and 17th December 2024.
Tour price per person – £8
Step into the enchanting holiday atmosphere at St Mary’s Guildhall, adorned in festive splendour, on December 11th and 17th. Embark on a seasonal, guided tour of this historic 700-year-old building, where knowledgeable guides will regale you with tales of Christmas traditions throughout the ages. Immerse yourself in the Christmas charm of the Guildhall, featuring breathtaking decorations, real trees, twinkling lights, and the invigorating scent of evergreen. Don’t miss the chance to witness the Guildhall Tudors in action in the Medieval Kitchen, as they prepare for the 12 days of Christmas giving visitors an insight into seasonal feasts and games from the Tudor period.
All tours are subject to availability and must be booked and paid for in advance.
