Decorating for Christmas at Athelhampton House

A variety of shiny baubles being carefully placed on the Christmas tree

Athelhampton’s gardening team know a thing or two about the trees that fill our gardens.

But for a couple of magical days each year they step into the cosy glow of the Tudor house and turn their talents to some very different trees.

Ladders normally used for pruning climbing Roses are moved indoors so that the star can be placed atop the Great Hall Christmas tree

With shimmering baubles, slices of candied orange, sticks of cinnamon, little stars crafted from recycled books, and strings of twinkling lights the team are filling the house with the magic of Christmas.

A change of scenery for the Gardening team as they do battle with the Christmas tree lights

The trees are going up, the lights are twinkling, and Athelhampton is beginning to feel wonderfully festive ready for our Christmas carvery lunches, afternoon teas and evening guided tours.

A beautiful ornament hung from the tree in the Great Chamber