Victorian Christmas at Fort Nelson

Step back in time to meet the head cook Mrs Blenkinsop as she prepares dishes for a Victorian Christmas feast for the inhabitants of the Fort. The barrack room will be festively decorated with oranges and cloves and greenery, the original range will be lit and the smell of freshly baked mince pies will fill the air. From the kitchen area visitors will be taken to the Officers’ mess in the Upper Redan to see the difference between the Christmas fare for men and officers and to learn more about how they would have lived whilst at the Fort. As part of the experience, warm mulled wine and a non-alcoholic punch will be served to the tour group, along with one of Mrs Blenkinsopp’s delicious mince pies, still warm from the range.

Suitable for
Any age

Admission
Sessions: 11am, 12 noon, 2 pm and 3:00 pm £2.50 per adult / Under 16’s FREE (20 people per session) Each session will last approximately 45 minutes. Pay on the day or pre book your tickets on advance. Telephone 01329 233 734 or Visit the Fort Nelson Visitor Centre. Fort Nelson will be closed on 24, 25 and 26 December 2016

Website
https://royalarmouries.org/events/calendar/2016-12-19/victorian-christmas

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000095?id=EVENT565375