Additional Victorian Christmas Tours have been added to Cardiff Castle’s festive programme, due to huge demand.
The ever-popular tours this month, to celebrate the most magical time of the year, have become something of family tradition for many Castle visitors and as so many people have already booked their places, more tours have been added to ensure visitors do not miss out.
The extra tours are on Tuesday December 7, Wednesday December 8 and Thursday December 9. Call 029 2087 8100 now to make sure you get your tickets.
This year the Castle servants in full Victorian costume will follow a new tour route through the beautifully decorated and atmospherically lit Castle Apartments. Waiting to greet guests in the Library will be the carol singers with a medley of favourite carols and festive music. Amongst the rooms visitors will see are the children’s Nursery and the Banqueting Hall where the table is set for a lavish Christmas feast.
Santa has a new home too, and this year he will take up residence in the Castle’s Black Tower. He will be ready, settled in his comfortable chair, with time to chat and a present for every child.
Performances of Christmas music and carols from local schools will be in full swing in the Interpretation Centre during the evening. There will be some last minute letter writing to Santa and for parents, the opportunity to buy beautiful toys and presents in the Castle Gift Shop.
For anyone looking for a more in-depth view of a Victorian Christmas, social historian, Dai Wynford Evans, Director of Picton Castle Trust will be here on Friday 10 December to give an entertaining and informal lecture, complete with mince pies and a glass of wine.
The perfect appetiser to the Christmas season, last year’s Victorian Christmas Tours sold out completely, so the advice is to book as early as you can for this year’s treat.
To book tickets for the Victorian Christmas Tours and the Victorian Christmas Lecture call the Castle booking line on 029 2087 8100
