Saturday, December 20, 2014

A Seasonal 'must do'.....

Our favourite 'must do' for this time of year is a visit to Little Moreton Hall in Cheshire.  It's less than 30 minutes away and it always 'kick- starts' our Christmas Celebrations.  We love the way it is decorated, the wonderful events taking place in and around the hall and the wonderful music from Piva.   Here are a few of the photos I took today.


The Hall is always such a delight at any time of year and as you know from previous posts we visit often.  You may remember my post from earlier this year about the mid-summer celebrations.

We wandered around the outside first

Watched the jolly japes of the jester

The interior was as always beautifully decorated

The tables groaning with seasonal Tudor food - not real, of course

 Highlight for us is always the performance of festive songs by Piva

I hope this little resident spotted in the main bedroom was able to escape - I think he'd found his way in through the glassless window in the nearby garderobe.


He's suitably festive with his little red/orange breast. 

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

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  1. Love the little robin. He does look as though he's wondering how to get back outside!

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    1. He does dosen't he? I was a bit concerned about him but I'm sure he would have found his way out again once all the visitors had gone:)

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  2. It looks lovely. I've never been there at Christmas before, so I enjoyed seeing it through your blog!

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    1. It is always lovely at Christmas, Louise and the festive music makes it very special:)

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  3. It looks like a beautiful place and even better at Christmas especially with all the activities going on I imagine. Happy Christmas! xx

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    1. The Hall does seem to lend itself to Christmas festivities, Amy. Happy Christmas to you too:)

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  4. Lovely place. I visited Haddon Hall for something similar laat year. It's a great eay to get into the festive mood.

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    1. We missed out on Haddon this year but it is a great way to welcome the festive season:)

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  5. I'm sure there was a special atmosphere with this beautiful place decorated and Piva playing festive tunes. I had hoped to go to Haddon Hall for a similar experience, but haven't had the opportunity, so far, this season.

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    1. We missed Haddon too this year, Linda we had intended to go but things got in the way. Little Moreton is always lovely at this time of year and Piva make it very special:)

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  6. Another place I'd love to visit......one day!! x

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    1. Well worth a visit if you can get there, Suzy. It is lovely at any time but made special when they have their seasonal events:)

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  7. That photo of the robin is perfect!

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    1. Thanks, Amanda - it too a few goes to get a good one but I am pleased with it:)

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  8. Certainly a great way to see a traditional Christmas. Wishing you all the best for a merry Christmas yourself - enjoy.

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    1. It was a good start to the festivities, Elaine. Merry Christmas to you too:)

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  9. Happy Christmas Rosie, another year of blogging gone so fast! Today I am going to attempt to make a Christmas wreath, you have inspired me. xxx

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    1. Oh, I do hope you make a wreath, Valerie - this year has gone so fast hasn't it? Thank you for popping by - have a very Happy Christmas:)

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  10. Happy Christmas. Love the Robin photo.

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    1. Thanks - he is cute isn't he (or she). Happy Christmas to you too:)

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  11. I love it when you take us here. Very festive and just right for getting into the spirit. Love the Christmas Robin xx

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    1. Thanks, Diane - it is something I look forward too so always glad to take you there. People say the robin would make a nice Christmas card - maybe next year:)

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  12. This is such a beautiful building Rosie. What a marvellous way to start your Christmas festivities.

    Marie x

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    1. It is a super building, Marie - very quirky and always wonderful for seasonal festivities:)

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  13. Splendid photos Rosie - especially of robin redbreast! x

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    1. Thanks, Simone - I was pleased with the robin photo - I do hope he or she got out though. I'm sure it would have done:)

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  14. This house looks beautiful and I love the seasonal theme they've given it. The robin of course just completed the picture. P x

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    1. Thanks, Patricia - it is a lovely old place and lends itself very well to all the seasonal festivities. The robin was being photographed quite a lot - I hope he made it back to the outside world:)

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  15. Amazing house, lovely fun photos... as always!
    Festive Greetings from all of us...
    Love Helen, Darcy, Bingley and Fred xxxx

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    1. How lovely to see you all here - festive greetings to you too. Happy Christmas:)

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