Ribble Valley
Mitton Hall A beautiful 15th Century manor house, Mitton Hall hotel now hosts weddings and guests throughout the year. Its Great Hall is a marvel at Christmas, and groups of 6 can book in for festive private dining during December to bask in the magical decor, while enjoying a mouthwatering festive menu or a spectacular afternoon tea. Browsholme Hall Lancashire’s oldest historic family home is settled in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. Browsholme Hall is open for pre-booked group bookings each Wednesday throughout the festive season, for groups to tour the home in its full festive glory. Members of the public can book onto the What the Pluck musical evening on 12th December for an evening of Christmas songs in the beautiful Tithe Barn or The Cart Shed for Christmas Lunches on 9th and 16th December.
DID YOU KNOW
Lancashire has its own Wassail Song Wassailing involved toasting trees or crops with hot spiced ale or cider during the depths of midwinter or visiting houses singing and offering a drink to residents in exchange for a gift, usually on the twelfth night of Christmas. Preston was home to the first known written mention of Santa Claus In 1871 a poem published in the Preston Guardian mentioned "Santa Claus", this was around the time that the idea of Santa delivering presents to children was born. During Tudor times, Lancastrians would burn a large Yule Log They would keep it burning for the whole 12 days of Christmas, believing that if it extinguished before the twelve days were up then the year ahead would bring bad luck. Modern day Christmas Markets stemmed from the tradition of Flesh Day The day saw the rural communities around towns like Poulton-le-Fylde, Garstang and Ormskirk descend the towns on Christmas Eve to purchase the meat they needed for the festive period, which is thought to be where the idea festive markets we see today came from.
West Lancashire
Rufford Old Hall A Grade I Listed Tudor house with colourful gardens, Rufford Old Hall is home to five centuries of Lancashire family history. During the festive season this National Trust property really shines as it is transformed by the sights, scents and sounds of a traditional Victorian Christmas. Enjoy a Christmas trail around the house, beautiful Christmas trees, and festive events such as concerts and breakfasts with Santa.
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