One of Wales’ iconic and historic country houses is letting visitors explore and relax in the ground floor library, senior common room and front hall sitting room to soak up the Christmas atmosphere.
Gregynog Hall in Tregynon, near Newtown is holding two opendays during the first week of December when selected items from the hall’s collection and archive that celebrate the winter months will be on display.
The Christmas spirit continues on Saturday, December 18, beginning with a matinee screening of the seasonal classic ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ in the hall’s elegant Music Room followed by a performance by the Quindici Chamber Choir as well as Christmas carols.
Open House Days
The Open House days will be from 12pm to 5pm on Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5. Admission is free, although a donation is requested.
Visitors will also be allowed to bring their well behaved dogs on both days. Booking not required and parking costs £2.50 or free for Friends of Gregynog.
Gregynog Hall will also be serving Festive Afternoon Teas on both days in the beautifully decorated Blayney and Music Rooms. The tea costs £13.95 per person or £16 with a glass of mulled wine.
For Festive Afternoon Teas, pre-booking is required, or email enquiries@gregynog.org or call 01686 650224.
It'a a Wonderful Life starring Hollywood star James Stewart in 1946
Film screening and carols
The Christmas spirit continues on Saturday, December 18, throughout the day, beginning with a matinee screening of the seasonal classic ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ in the hall’s elegant Music Room.
The film lasts 90 minutes and costs £5 for adults and £3 for children under 14.
To book visit online or email enquiries@gregynog.org or call 01686 650224
At 6pm, Quindici Chamber Choir will be performing in the Music Room followed by Christmas carols at 8pm in front of the hall if weather permits. This performance is free but a donation is requested.
Following Government guidelines, people booking tickets to watch the film or attending the choir performance will require a Covid Pass to show their vaccination status or proof of negative test.
Mince pies and mulled wine will be for sale throughout the day along with soft drinks and snacks. The Cambrian Coffee Company will also be visiting on December 18.
Gregynog Hall. Pic: Anwen Parry
Gregynog Hall’s grounds, woods and walks are open all year round free of charge, subject of a parking fee, and are ideal for families who are being invited to help re-build dens in the former Forest School near ‘The Warren’.
Car parking costs £2.50 for all events but is free for Friends of Gregynog.
The hall’s café is open on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the winter months from 10am to 4pm. As café opening times differ over the Christmas period, check the Gregynog Hall website for details.
All Gregynog Hall’s winter events will be posted on its Facebook page
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