So, following on from my last post, here is the Christmassy National Trust property we visited. Greys Court is somewhere that we’ve visited in the summer, mainly because they have a sculpture exhibition and so the grounds are filled with all sorts of impressive and also weird and wonderful sculpture! Lots of it’s available to buy and some of the fun is in looking at the price tags. However we’ve never visited at Christmas. It’s absolutely lovely, as you will see…
Such a bright and airy room. I got Someone to pose by the piano as if it was his sitting room. The effect is spoilt by the fact he’s wearing raincoat and mask! 
Absolutely loved the train set which circled the tree. You can imagine excited children coming downstairs on Christmas morning. The train was going along through a box tunnel and weaving around the presents. Lucky children! 
The stockings were laid by the (beds) chimneys with care 
The animals went in two by two 
Downstairs in the kitchen I absolutely loved these knitted chains 
And the selection of knitted goodies. There are handmade items throughout the house; from patchwork quilts on the beds, to tapestry cushions, little sewn decorations, and homemade jams in the pantry. This makes sense when you read the paragraph below. 
The last family member to live in the house: ‘Lady Brunner was chair of the Women’s Institute and closely involved in the Keep Britain Tidy Campaign, for which she received an OBE in 2000.’ From the Greys Court National Trust website 
It was a beautiful day! We walked a 3 mile circular after exploring the house 
Wow what a huge bull 
The Greys Court wisteria is 130 years old 
And my crafting? Lady Brunner would not be particularly impressed. (Still haven’t made that chutney.) But LOOK! I’ve crocheted a brussel sprout! I know, it’s only one but at least I’ve made one.
Next time I need to get some safety pins to hold the leaves in place, as I found it really really fiddly to hold them while I sewed them onto the sphere. I still need to glue on the eyes and thread some sparkly thread so it can hang on the tree, when we’ve got one.
I’ve also added some more rounds to a new block for my coast blanket. You’ve seen that quite a bit recently, so I haven’t taken any new photos.
What about you? If you celebrate, how is your Christmas prep going? Are you feeling Christmassy?
The Little Room of Rachell 
I love this post, thank you so much! The house is a dream, especially now. The Christmas tree, the little train, all the boxes… everything creates a wonderful, fairy-tale atmosphere, even through the photos! As we all have covid here right now (me, my husband, 2 sons still at home, the oldest son with his wife and their baby), your post brought me a welcome boost! Btw, we were supposed to get the “booster” tomorrow. Well, covid was faster… However, we are at home, not in hospital, and we’re grateful for that. I’m not feeling Christmassy exactly but hopefully we’ll be well enough to catch up with things later on.
Good luck with all your preparations – enjoy all your walks, talks, cookings and knittings!🎄
Oh no I’m so sorry to read this and hope that you will make really speedy recoveries, with no after-effects long-term.
I’m glad that this post cheered you up. I’ve always wanted to share pictures from visits like this as The National Trust do such lovely displays in their properties. It’s good to be able to share our experiences. Very best wishes to you once again.
Thank you ❤️
What a wonderful property and those trees and decorations are wonderful. I shall have to absolutely knit some paper chains, and maybe even a mince pie . Looking at my undecorated tree, a real one this year. Actually proud of myself for getting one and then local hospice will collect and recycle it and make some money.
If you chose really festive colours and ended up with knitted chains that you enjoyed every year it would be such a bonus last-minute crafty make. And so easy for fast knitters.
What a fabulous post, thank you so much for sharing your trip, which looks right up my particular alley. I am now compelled to knit some chains for Christmas!