This winter, visitors can celebrate Christmas traditions old and new as they are brought to life at Trerice, near Newquay.

Each weekend from December 2 to 17, the Elizabethan Manor House will be open from 11am until 4pm so that families can return to a Christmas Day celebration from 1950s and 60s, hear stories about some very different Tudor customs and be part of a new festive tradition.

In the North Chamber, National Trust volunteers have worked together to recreate a vintage Christmas scene in the sitting room of the last private owners of Trerice, the Elton family. The tree is dressed, paper chains hang from the ceiling, toys are unwrapped and Christmas cards line the fireplace. It’s a familiar and nostalgic image for many.

Tudor Father Christmas tells stories that paint a picture of a very different kind of Christmas. There are magical stories for everyone in over five daily performances between 11.30am and 4pm, including gifts for the children. Visitors can also take inspiration from the 2,000 gold plaster stars in the barn restaurant and join in this new festive tradition by decorating their own for the tree at home. This family activity runs from 11am to 3pm.

As well as the plaster stars, there are two other Christmas crafts available to visitors. They can work together as a family to weave and decorate a welcoming festive wreath for the front door or they can have some fun making lollipop Christmas tree decorations on December 16 and 17.

On November 24, December 2 and 15, revellers can travel back in time at a festive Christmas banquet or book on the ‘put-Trerice-to-bed’ tour followed by a traditional two-course Christmas lunch and carolling on December 7 and 14. Booking is essential for both these events.

To top it all, Washaway West Gallery Choir will be singing in the barn restaurant on December 16 and Trerice’s very own volunteer choir on December 3, 9 and 17, both between 2 and 4pm.