Nestled in the Cheshire countryside is a higgedly-piggedly timber framed house which looks like something straight out of a fairytale. With black and white timber framing and a tiny moat surrounding it, Little Moreton Hall is a relic from a different time.
An hour’s drive from Greater Manchester, this Tudor manor house has a topsy turvy appearance which is the result of the glazed third-floor gallery weighing down on the floors below. With the earliest parts dating back to the start of the 16th century, it’s hard to believe the building has been standing for hundreds of years.
It’s this wonky charm which makes Little Moreton Hall such a magical place to visit at Christmas time - it’s reminiscent of a gingerbread house, especially when covered in a dusting of snow. For three weekends in December you can step back in time with a visit to this manor house and see how Christmas was celebrated through the ages.
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Walk through the oldie-worldie rooms and experience festive celebrations from the Tudor age to the Victorian period. Keeping you entertained along the way is a jester and music from live performers.
After exploring the house from the inside, you can take a wintery walk outside along the moat path and admire the exterior. Venture inside the Elizabethan-style Knot Garden, which features box hedges in a Tudor quatrefoil design.
Then head to the tea rooms for a warm drink and a tasty treat, rounding off your Christmas day out. Before you leave be sure to visit the hall’s secondhand book shop for a spot of Christmas shopping.
Little Moreton Hall is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from December 2 to December 18, from 11am to 4pm with last entry at 3.30pm. Standard entry for adults is £12, children £6 and family tickets are £30. Family ticket with one adult is £18. Visit the National Trust website for more information.
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