5 heritage attractions in Cheshire to visit this Christmas

12th Dec 2019

With Christmas fast approaching, we’ve rounded up 5 of our favourite historic houses in Cheshire that you can visit this December.

Take a tour around Quarry Bank Mill

Quarry Bank in Cheshire is one of the best preserved textile mills of the industrial revolution and has been beautifully decorated for the festive season. You can take a tour through the apprentice house to discover how Christmas would been experienced by those who lived and worked there, followed by a recreation of a Georgian Christmas in Quarry Bank House.

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Enjoy Christmas Carols at Bramall Hall

The beautiful Tudor Manor House in Stockport has a packed programme of Christmas concerts coming up, which include a mince pie and mulled wine as well as the opportunity to tour the festively decorated hall.

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Take in the lights and sights at Dunham Massey

Built in 1616, Dunham Massey Hall and parkland in Trafford is a stunning place to visit all year round. However, it is truly special around Christmas time when seasonal trails, illuminated by immersive light installations really bring the place to life.

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Visit a fairytale mansion at Tatton Park

Fairytales are brought to life this year at Tatton Park as the mansion is transformed into an enchanting Christmas wonderland. Tatton Park is one of the UK’s most complete historic estates, with the neoclassical Tatton Hall designated as a Grade I listed building.

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Listen to Christmas stories at Lyme Park

The house at Lyme Park in Disley is also a designated Grade I listed building and this Christmas you can visit it in all its grandeur as its rooms are transformed with festive decorations. You can discover the stories and history of the Legh family who were in possession of the estate from 1388 until 1946 when it was given to the National Trust.

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