Faerie Tale Christmas at Talliston House & Gardens
Talliston House & Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland filled with fantastical decorations, candles, light, music, and sound. Guests explore each of the property's thirteen themed rooms and take tea or dinner at a fully decorated, candlelit table in the Victorian Watchtower. The visit features a festive feast of sweet and savoury treats, including homemade mince pies, sandwiches, and hot beverages.
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Food & Drink
The Afternoon Festive Fantasy Feast includes homemade puff pastry mince pies, cakes, sandwiches, tea, coffee, decaffeinated options and fruit or herbal infusions.
Accessibility
Unfortunately there is no access for disabled visitors.
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Tips & Advice
- Book ahead, because Talliston is a private house and garden that isn't open to the public, and every guest must pre-book.
- Wear flat shoes rather than heels or stilettos, which aren't allowed because the house's wooden floors are delicate.
- Leave large bags, luggage, food and drink behind, since none of them can be taken into the house.
- Mention any dietary or allergy needs and suggest alternatives when you book, so the festive feast can be adjusted for you.
- Choose the John Tarrow upgrade if you want the full tour of the house from its author and creator.
Special Events & Promotions
- Any Afternoon Tea or Enchanted Evening booked during the season is automatically upgraded to the Faerie Tale Christmas experience and menu.
- Upgrade to a full tour of the house with author and creator John Tarrow.
- Candlelight Christmas Tours with a buffet run on select December afternoons for an extra charge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Faerie Tale Christmas visit include?
You explore all thirteen of Talliston's rooms, decorated with candles, light, music and sound. Then you take tea at a fully decorated candlelit table in the Victorian Watchtower.
What's on the menu?
The afternoon feast has homemade puff pastry mince pies and cake, a choice of sandwiches with a seasonal savoury selection, and tea, coffee or fruit and herbal infusions. Evening bookings get their own festive feast menu.
Can they cater for dietary needs?
Yes, they can handle all dietary and food allergy requirements. Mention yours and suggest alternatives when you book.
What should I wear?
No high heels or stilettos. The wooden floors are delicate.
Can I bring a bag or my own food?
No. Food, drink and large bags or luggage aren't allowed in the house.
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