Last year the them at Attingham Park was 'All that glitters' & glitter it did.
In 2018 it was a 1940's house theme which was very interesting.
The theme for 2024 is Myths & Legends. I was not sure what to expect but they have once again surpassed themselves with so many beautiful trees across 20 rooms in the mansion & appropriate ones downstairs where the many servants, butlers, maids, gardeners, cooks etc would keep the great house running smoothly.
The stables off the walled courtyard is always beautifully enticing, setting the scene for the visit.
Explore the beautifully decorated Georgian Mansion, where over twenty rooms are home to dazzling Christmas trees inspired by ancient myths—from the gods of Greek and Roman legend to the timeless tales of Attingham’s own past.
Step inside the mansion & you are greeted with the upstairs glistening & opulent trees in the various rooms. The lights are dimmed to allow the full awe of the glowing trees & they certainly are impressive.
The covered gallery with impressive art & the glass roof is a favourite space - this was set with music themed trees, several papier mache music symbols & scores used in several ways. The high space always makes it feel impressive & the jewel like colours draw you in ...
I think most of us would gladly don our glad rags to feast at this table. Don't you love the bottle tree?
Time to head downstairs, where most of our relatives would have passed their time.
These imaginative trees are a stark contrast to the lights & glistening ones above stairs - these speak of an honesty & simplicity that marked the time of the many servants who kept these mansions going for the Lords & their endless stream of well heeled visitors.
Gardeners were essential to growing food for all year round consumption by the house & they were well regarded & had to dress up neatly because they would be visible to visitors arriving on the estate or when they 'took a turn' around the gardens ...
Servants & below stairs people often lived on the estate, the cold attic rooms were the most obvious spaces. They shared rooms & the information boards tells us that they were well treated on the estate with decent mattrasses etc. Their uniforms provided so they could be smart. The kitchen was the heart of the home - it had to provide set meals throughout the day for the upstairs & when parties were held, multiple complicated courses were the norm. I am always in awe of the skills of the cook & her small army of helpers. The tree there contained cookie cutters on ribbon, wooden zesters, little chefs hats etc.
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