After the sell-out success of last year’s ‘Christmas in Narnia’ experience, which saw over 77,000 visitors flock to Castle Howard across its seven-week festive period, the creative team are back and have transformed grand rooms into magical forests and faraway kingdoms. At the helm of the creative vision is Charlotte Lloyd Webber Events, responsible for the House transformation from the concept through to the installations room by room. Soundscapes and lighting are managed by The Projection Studio who have created an immersive fairy-tale experience.
Some big names from the storybook world will feature along the main visitor route, including, Cinderella complete with her pumpkin carriage, Rapunzel, and her imposing tower, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, and a rather large beanstalk growing in the Garden Hall before a final display in the Long Gallery where the who’s who of the fairy-tale world convene for a Met Gala-style ball. Visitors are expected to be enchanted as the sounds of slippers on ballroom floors and horse-drawn pumpkins echo through the great halls via state-of-the-art soundscapes.
Castle Howard will hold two Father Christmas experiences, with an immersive theatrical experience in the main House and a Storytelling Grotto in the Courtyard. During this festive period, visitors can indulge in Christmas shopping, from unique gifts to delicious local produce for the all-important Christmas dinner. You can even purchase your British-grown Christmas trees from the Garden Centre. Enjoy a festive afternoon tea before taking in the magical surroundings with a mulled wine at the after-dark experiences featuring winter light displays, and twinkling Christmas trees.
Visitors can book tickets on their website;
