Join us this Christmas for a new festive experience, A Palace House Christmas – a magical journey through the story of pantomime, created by designers extraordinaire, Charlotte Lloyd Webber and Adrian Lillie of CLW Event Design.
Taking place in Palace House Christmas, the story of pantomime will be told through a series of theatrical installations taking visitors on a magical journey around the stately rooms bedecked with immersive soundscapes, decorations galore and multi-colour projections.
Masked Harlequin mannequins will ‘greet’ you at the entrance, while their midnight banquet is already laid with sugary treats and jewel-themed glassware in the impressive Dining Hall. Look ‘outside’ to see their travelling cart overspilling with props, costumes and musical instruments in the Fountain Courtyard.
See the life-size Pollock theatre set around the magnificent fireplace in the Lower Drawing Room, which is being created with artwork by Lord Montagu’s mother, Belinda, Lady Montagu. And discover weird and wonderful panto animals in the Portrait Gallery, from the time of Mummers right through to the modern-day pantomime horse.
Then follow swags of lavish, colourful decorations as you climb the grand staircase to take a peek in the backstage dressing rooms above – where feathers, floristry and glamorous gowns fill the rooms.
Spot Pierrot sitting in a crescent moon at a window in the newly-opened private wing, and be amazed by the towering 14ft pantomime dame and mirrored catwalk of principal boy mannequins in the Upper Drawing Room.
No Christmas at Beaulieu is complete without a Christmas tree – and you will be spoilt for choice by the 20ft centrepiece dressed in the Harlequin theme and shocking pink faux creation, with jewelled fruits and gemstone-inspired decorations.
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Festive Afternoon Tea
Complete your day out by booking a special festive afternoon tea in the historic abbey Domus, where you’ll be served with a selection of delicious sandwiches, cakes, scones together with a warming hot drink, and the option of a celebratory glass of Prosecco. Priced at £29.50 per head. Places will be available to book alongside your tickets.
Christmas Gifts & Souvenirs
Visitors will be able to take a little bit of Christmas magic home with them from a tempting range of A Palace House Christmas themed baubles, decorations and gifts on sale in the Palace House Gift Shop.
Tickets
A Palace House Christmas – a magical journey through the story of pantomime will be included in a full ticket to Beaulieu, which also includes entry to the National Motor Museum, new exhibition We Had One Of Those, fun adventure playground Little Beaulieu, 13th century Beaulieu Abbey, the Secret Army Exhibition, unlimited rides on the tree-top monorail and beautiful grounds and gardens.
Entry to the experience will be via timeslots to ensure capacities remain at an enjoyable level.
Further information on tickets and how to book will be released later in July.
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