Step Back in Time at Nantclwyd y Dre’s Christmas Through the Ages Festive Event

Beloved heritage attraction Nantclwyd y Dre will once again come alive with festive spirit this December, as the historic house and garden continues to host its much-loved ‘Christmas Through the Ages’ event on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December.

Visitors are invited to discover the history of Christmas as they journey through over 500 years of history, exploring how festive traditions have evolved from the Middle Ages to World War II, all under one beautifully decorated roof.

Each room of this remarkable historic house will be transformed to represent a different era, from the greenery and mummers’ plays of a Medieval Christmas, to the lavish Jacobean feasts, the elegance of Georgian celebrations, and the charm of Victorian traditions that shaped the Christmas we know today. Visitors will also be able to discover the sparkle of the Edwardian Christmas, with electric lights and early Advent calendars, and the resilient “make do and mend” spirit of Wartime festivities.

Dating back to 1435, Nantclwyd y Dre is a one of Wales’ oldest dated timber-framed townhouses, offering a unique glimpse at family life down the centuries through captivating and interactive trails and activities designed to bring history to life for visitors of all ages.  

‘Christmas Through the Ages’ gives visitors the chance to experience the building at its most atmospheric, with authentic decorations, music, and stories that bring five centuries of Yuletide to life.

Kate Thomson, Site Manager at Nantclwyd y Dre said:

“Christmas Through the Ages is one of our most popular annual events and is a wonderful way for visitors to discover how many festive traditions began, as well as enjoying the house at such a lovely time of year.

“Nantclwyd y Dre has always been a place of family, and we hope that this season will be no different with visitors spending some memorable time with friends and family, exploring the history of Christmas together.

“This year we have been incredibly lucky to receive sponsorship for a new Christmas tree thanks to local company B&W Builders and Decorators, which will for the centrepiece of the decorations this year, and for years to come”.

Councillor Emrys Wynne, Lead Member for Welsh Language, Culture and Heritage said:

“Nantclwyd y Dre is a unique piece of Welsh history, offering visitors the opportunity to explore over 500 years of history under one roof. The ‘Christmas Through the Ages’ events will offer a different way for families to experience the historic house”.

For more information, please contact the Denbighshire Heritage Service at heritage@denbighshire.gov.uk