Christmas Open House- Saturday 7th December 2024

Christmas Through the Ages

 Saturday 7th December 

Explore Harlaxton Manor this Christmas as we open our doors for the last time this year. Look forward to some time together with family and friends and discover Harlaxton Manor’s festively decorated state rooms as we go through key decades in history, with beautifully decorated Christmas trees in each room. Learn the history of the Manor and be entertained by our joyous singers and pianist.

To celebrate our 1940’s rooms, we have the honour of displaying a fantastic private collection “Meeting Winston Churchill’. An introduction to his life and leadership, 1874-1965. Come and see some highlights from one of this country’s biggest private collections of Churchilliana, on loan to Harlaxton. Meet Winston Churchill’s waxwork, see one of his paintings and find out about different aspects of this remarkable man and his wartime leadership through a unique display of cartoons and artefacts.

As part of the festive open house, if you have made the nice list this year, Father Christmas and his festive helpers will be making appearances throughout the day in Santa’s Grotto. Spot our naughty elves hidden around the Manor!  This Christmas the Manor will be serving a range of festive food and drinks which can be purchased during your visit. Including mince pies, Christmas cake, pulled pork rolls, vegan and gluten free alternatives will be available. Very excitingly this year, we will be selling American Festive Candy!

We have the honour of displaying a fantastic private collection “Meeting Winston Churchill’. An introduction to his life and leadership, 1874-1965. Come and see some highlights from one of this country’s biggest private collections of Churchilliana, on loan to Harlaxton. Meet Winston Churchill’s waxwork, see one of his paintings and find out about different aspects of this remarkable man and his wartime leadership through a unique display of cartoons and artefacts.

The Manor will be open from 10am – 5pm with last entry being 4pm, please see below for more information on entry times.

Useful information:

• Visitors should be aware that the building has limited accessibility due to its age and nature.
• Complimentary onsite car parking
• There is disabled parking available
• Due to the nature of the building, we only allow support or guide dogs

Tickets information:

• Family tickets are available to be purchased for up to 2 adults and 3 children
• A child ticket is valid for those between the age of 2 – 16 years of age
• Children under the age of 2, we welcome in for free
• Concession prices are valid for Students (with a valid ID card) and visitors over the age of 65.

Ticket times:

•  Morning tickets are valid from 10am- 1:30pm (arrive anytime between these times, but we kindly ask you have left the Manor by 1:30pm) 
•  Afternoon tickets 1:30pm- 5pm (arriving anytime between these times, last entry is 4pm) 
• Tickets for this event can be purchased in advance by clicking the button below or on the day when arriving (subject to availability)
• You will be sent an email confirming your booking. Please be aware your ticket may end up in your junk folder. Alternatively if you do not receive confirmation please email events@harlaxton.co.uk
• On arrival, please state your name of booking, the Events desk will confirm your booking for entry

Visiting Father Christmas:

•  There are no time slots for Father Christmas, he will be away from his Grotto between 1pm- 2pm each day and then again at 4pm. A small treat will be given to the children 0-16 years old only. Please use either your morning or afternoon ticket to see Father Christmas, there are no set times for this.

Ticket costs:

• Adult £18
• Child (2-16) £11
• Concession ( visitors over the age of 65) £15
• Family – 2 adults and 3 children under 16 – £55
• Under 2’s free of charge

Any questions can be emailed to events@harlaxton.co.uk