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THE WINEMAKERS ’ KITCHEN
BATEMAN ’ S using winter greenery that can be taken home and hung on your door . With drinks and biscuits included , attendees can personalise their decorations with different styles , colour schemes and foliage materials .
After attending the workshop , guests can wander through the grounds of Knole , with its world-class collection of Royal Stuart furniture , panoramic tower rooftop views and medieval deer park with meandering paths to enjoy the very best of Kent ’ s wildlife this winter .
Until 23 December , Knole ’ s parkland will also feature a sparkling trail of Christmas lights , with towering trees draped in silver and frosted decorations especially for the festive season . Inside the country house and former archbishop ’ s palace , grand trees and glistening decorations will fill a selection of the historic showrooms with sparkling displays inspired by Knole ’ s silver collection . Objects normally tucked away in the King ’ s Room will take centre stage across the showrooms , alongside towering trees draped with silver and frosted decorations .
Authentic Sunday Roasts at The Winemakers ’ Kitchen , Balfour Winery , Staplehurst balfourwinery . com ; every Sunday
This Christmas , Balfour Winery ’ s brand-new restaurant , The Winemakers ’ Kitchen , is the perfect spot to enjoy a merry day out with good company and everyone ’ s favourite festive food : an authentic Sunday roast . Every Sunday from 12-3pm , guests can enjoy an elevated , locally-sourced roast dinner paired with Balfour ’ s award-winning English wines . With options of braised lamb shoulder , half-roasted poussin , beef sirloin and cranberry nut roast , there is something for everyone to enjoy on this seasonal menu with all the classics of roast potatoes , vegetables , Yorkshire puddings and gravy served alongside .
Whether for a cosy lunch out or to bring friends and family together for a special occasion , an afternoon at Balfour Winery is sure to be one well spent this season . After tasting true English provenance , guests can take a self-guided tour through the vineyard and enjoy the breathtaking views of one of Kent ’ s best family-owned wineries .
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The Jungle Book Christmas at Bateman ’ s , Burwash nationaltrust . org . uk ; until 5 Jan 2025
This Christmas , guests of Bateman ’ s can enter the festive warmth and tradition of a Jacobean house decorated like the inside of a storybook . Once home to the world-renowned author of The Jungle Book , Rudyard Kipling , Bateman ’ s will be filled with the animals from his muchloved tale for the festive season . Little ones can spot the tree monkeys jumping on the bed and Baloo the bear , as well as a special Christmas cake inspired by the story celebrating Kipling ’ s love of India and hung with handcrafted jewels , birds , fruits and flowers .
Visitors can browse original Jungle Book and Christmas-inspired art by local artist Claire Fletcher and pop into the Mulberry Tea Room for a sweet or savoury treat . On select days at Bateman ’ s , local artist Alina from Creative Feel Designs will be offering Christmas card calligraphy workshops , which guests can pre-book for £ 30 per person on their website .
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