Trust brings back the sparkle for Christmas
THE National Trust’s Saltram will be bringing some festive sparkle to the ground floor of the Georgian mansion near Plymouth in a special display, to mark a more ‘normal’ Christmas after last year’s was called off due to coronavirus.
A total of 48,460 lights will be adorning the huge Christmas trees inside the house, with the grand rooms elaborately decorated to tell the story of the Nutcracker. Booking will be essential with limited tickets to visit the display inside the house and garden until 3rd January.
Volunteers and staff have been working for weeks on the festive display in the grand rooms. They have created toy soldiers, snowy scenes and the land of sweets from the story.
An army of Nutcrackers line the staircase hall ready to fight the mouse king, whilst a blanket of flowers take over the dining room as if it’s been taken back into the wild.
Fiona Macmillan, Visitor Operations & Experience Manager, said: “It’s great that we’ve been able to bring back these Christmas celebrations again. Last year we really missed decorating the house and so we anticipate that this year will prove to be very popular and busy.
“That’s why we have made booking essential until 3rd January 2022 into the house and garden, so that we can make the experience enjoyable and safe for all.
“We were unable to create the illuminated garden or open late nights this year, however it’s great knowing that as a charity each visit to Saltram supports our work looking after special places like this for future generations to enjoy.”
Fiona continued: “Saltram will be open during the daytime only this year. Booking is essential and can be made via the website or by calling 0344 249 1895.”
Saltram is open seven days a week, 10am-4.30pm, but will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.