First look at Chiswick House's magnificent Georgian Christmas experience inspired by a famous carol
Chiswick House will open its doors for Christmas for the first time on 21 November, inviting visitors into a spectacular Georgian-inspired festive experience inspired by The Twelve Days of Christmas.
Chiswick House is stepping into the festive spotlight for the very first time as it unveils Twelfth Night of Christmas, a grand seasonal experience opening to the public on Friday 21 November and running until 4 January.
Official images released ahead of the launch show the West London landmark transformed into a magical Georgian world inspired by the 1780 carol The Twelve Days of Christmas.
The historic rooms of Chiswick House, commonly visited for their Neo-Palladian elegance, have been reimagined as a fantasia of yuletide luxury. Visitors will wander through a sequence of opulent themed rooms and theatrical tableaux before arriving at a lavish banquet installation in the lower tribune.
Dramatic floristry, bespoke sculptures and extravagant costumes help bring this festive dreamscape to life.
The experience is created by CLW Event Design, co-founded by Charlotte Lloyd-Webber and designer Adrian Lillie, known for extraordinary heritage installations at Castle Howard, Kensington Palace and Bamburgh Castle.
For the first time, they have collaborated with live entertainment innovators Underbelly, the team behind multi-award-winning productions including Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and the warehouse-staged Macbeth starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma.
Younger visitors are not forgotten: Father Christmas will welcome families to his 18th-century grotto from 29 November, while children can follow the delightful Christmas Mouse Trail, spotting cheeky mice hidden among the decorations.
Built in 1729 by the 3rd Earl of Burlington, Chiswick House has long been celebrated for its Neo-Palladian architecture, Baroque interiors and historic landscaped gardens. Once a hub for Georgian artists, politicians and thinkers, the villa was designed as a place of creativity, display and entertainment.