National Trust unveils programme of Suffolk walking trails and attractions for Christmas
The National Trust has unveiled a programme of themed events for the run-up to Christmas, with visitors invited onto its Suffolk properties to enjoy the festive celebrations.
Between December 10 and December 21, members of the public are invited to a festive family trail at the Ickworth Estate.
Visitors will be able to explore the estate's premises, soaking in the art collection and enjoying a range of festive treats prepared by staff.
There will also be craft activities and a Christmas-themed outdoor trail.
The usual admission fees for the estate apply, with families admitted to the trail for an additional £2.
On December 3 and December 4, the High Hall exhibition building at Sutton Hoo's Tranmer House will be transformed into an Anglo-Saxon feasting hall.
This one-off display will give visitors insight into how people in Anglo-Saxon England celebrated Christmas.
Also around Tranmer House, there will be an exhibition on how archaeologists working at the Sutton Hoo dig in the 1980s marked the festive season, and other activities aimed at families.
There will be no additional exhibit charges on top of the normal entry fees.
At Flatford, the Valley Farm and Bourne Valley Crafters Christmas Fair takes place over the weekend beginning November 26.
Between 10am and 4pm each day, the oldest building in Flatford, Valley Farm, is welcoming in the public for what a National Trust spokesperson describes as a 'traditional country Christmas.
Volunteers will be at hand to discuss the house's history, and the Bourne Valley Crafter are taking over the Granary for their annual Christmas fair.
More information on the weekend's attractions can be found online.
The National Trust's programming and production manager, Carl Greenman, said: "Christmas at the National Trust is always magical, but this year we've got more events and activities than ever before.
"We can't wait to see families and friends coming together, making memories, and experiencing the festive atmosphere at the places the National Trust cares for."
