Grab Christmas by the antlers at the National Trust for Scotland’s Threave Garden near Castle Douglas as Santa will be at home in Threave House on 5 and 6 December.
The festive fun starts on Friday 4 December with A Christmas Carol performed by Folksy Theatre. The classic festive tale begins at 6.30pm and tickets cost £12 for adults, £8 for children and £10 for concessions. Book online at www.folksytheatre.co.uk. Or buy tickets at Threave Garden gift shop.
Then on Saturday and Sunday the beautiful baronial Threave House will be decked with greenery from the glorious garden outside, and Santa will be ready to hear Christmas wishes. There will be Christmas crafts, storytelling, music, singing and mulled wine – all perfect for getting into the festive spirit.
Property Manager Richard Polley told DGWGO:“We’re very pleased that Santa will be at home in Threave House to welcome us during this very busy time. We know that visitors of all ages will have their lists ready for him to take back to the North Pole.”
And for extra fun, pick up a pair of Christmas antlers, take a selfie wearing our Christmas antlers and share it on social media with
the hashtag #GrabChristmas to be in with a chance of winning a festive prize each week from now until 20 December.
The event runs from 10am until 4pm, with Santa sitting from 11am until 3pm on both days. Entry costs £5 per person.
Threave’s Terrace Café will be serving festive afternoon teas on Saturday and Sunday too – £20 for two.
Take time during the day to explore Threave’s spectacular gardens with its different areas – from the rock garden, patio garden and secret garden to the walled garden and glass houses which display succulent fruit and vegetables. And, explore the wider estate for a wide range of plants and wildlife.
Threave is also a designated Bat Reserve – follow the bat trail to spot wonderful rare bats.
