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Eat, Drink and be Merry - Christmas at Renishaw Hall
Type:Christmas Event
Renishaw Park
Renishaw
Derbyshire
S21 3WB
About
Tour historic Renishaw Hall, enjoy warming festive food and winter garden walks this Christmas.
Owner of Renishaw Hall & Gardens, Alexandra Sitwell, invites visitors to enjoy a festive, ‘foodie’ tour of the Hall and grounds this Christmas; as this historic site is decorated under the theme of ‘Eat, Drink and be Merry’.
From Thursday 28th November to Sunday 1st December and Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th December, the historic Hall and award winning gardens at Renishaw will be open to take visitors on a fascinating journey - across the traditions and stories of how Christmas has been celebrated through food, drink and entertainment.
Special ‘Eat Drink and be Merry’ Hall tours take place at 1pm and 2:30pm daily during the Christmas opening (booking recommended) where guests will enjoy exploring from room to room the festive facts about how Christmas has been celebrated for almost 400 year at Renishaw Hall; including:
- The Old Kitchen with its glowing copper kettles and pans – featuring Victorian local recipes, kitchenalia and ‘below stairs’ stories of staff members who worked at Renishaw over centuries past
- A canter through four centuries of fads and fashion in drinking history in the Smoke Room – from the early days of Renishaw’s own brewhouse to an award winning 21st century estate vineyard
- In the Library - learn about the history of the Christmas Cracker
- Enjoy the warmth of the Hall’s roaring log fires, and look out for the special Yule Log and wood theme in the Billiard Room
- Meet three ‘Lady Sitwells’ in the impressive Ballroom where many festive balls and family celebrations have been held
- In Renishaw’s elegant Dining Room, the table will be set with all its fine glass and silverware ready for a splendid Christmas lunch
Each room within the Renishaw Hall tour will be decorated to show different aspects of ‘Eat, Drink and be Merry’ at Christmas time.
Before or following Hall tours, visitors can enjoy the winter vistas offered by Renishaw Hall’s superb gardens - with views across the Estate and areas of the gardens not seen during the main season – making Christmas a very special time to visit the gardens at Renishaw.
In the Café at Renishaw Hall, there will be a sumptuous, winter menu of homemade dishes being served daily.
Allow time to choose gifts to take home from the Visitor Centre including local produce, plant sales, memorabilia and books on the history of Renishaw Hall & Gardens, plus a range of the award- winning still and sparkling wines; all making superb items for family and friends this Christmas.
Tours take place at 1pm and 2:30pm each day between 28th November and 1st December and 5th to 8th December.
For Christmas at The Café at Renishaw Hall: book ahead for Christmas lunch or special afternoon teas. There is a 10% discount special offer on afternoon teas during the remainder of November, please quote ‘Xmas10’
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Please see website for ticket prices
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Wheelchairs available
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site - There is a small picnic area to the side of the coach parking. Please feel free to picnic in the car park, but note that there are no public bins onsite.
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs on leads are allowed in the Gardens only.
- Gift shop
- Guided tours for individuals - Public Hall Tours take place on Fridays during the season. Pre-booking is advisable.
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Opening Times
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TripAdvisor
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 30 and take A6135 (signposted Renishaw). Follow road for approx 2 miles, passing through village of Renishaw. Pass Sitwell Arms Hotel on right and follow road for just under a mile, turning left onto B6053. Take first left turning onto drive to Hall. From East Follow A617 to M1 motorway roundabout and take 4th exit (M1 north). Leave M1 at junction 30 and follow route from North/South. From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Lidl on left) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights, go straight on. At next roundabout select right hand lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select left lane and take 2nd exit (A617). In approx 4 miles reach M1 motorway roundabout and take 1st exit (M1 north). Leave M1 at junction 30 and follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by Public Transport: Chesterfield station is 8 miles away.
