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Home > Fair > An old style Christmas in Essex

An old style Christmas in Essex

By Caroline King - November 29, 2009Posted in : Fair, Heritage

When: 5th & 6th December 2009

Where: Audley End House and Gardens, Essex

£: 9 for adults & 4.50 for children

What is it?

The Service Wing and Gardens at Audley End will be hosting A Victorian Christmas.  Listen to carol singing and peruse some seasonal arts and crafts.  Soak up the festive atmosphere as the servants work hard at Christmas preparations.

More info: Victorian Christmas

Tagged With: Audley End House, East, Essex, Victorian Christmas

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