ELSECAR
Shop around the Earl’s
With the festive season just around the corner, take a trip to Elsecar Heritage Centre, one of the north’s most unique shopping experiences, to enjoy a safe and relaxing day out for all the family.
Once the thriving ironworks of Wentworth
Woodhouse owner, Earl Fitzwilliam, the historical Victorian workshops at Elsecar are now filled with a variety of independent shops, studios and eateries that are sure to make your days merry and bright. For those who dread the thought of tackling the busy shopping malls, particularly during a pandemic, Elsecar is an open-air site where you can easily socially distance and shop safely while supporting local family retailers.
A season spent at home means many of us will have extra time on our hands this year. This makes for the perfect excuse to learn new crafts or revive a hobby to help us keep calm and busy.
‘‘As the handmade stockings hang by the fireplace, fill them with glorious gifts you’ve discovered at Elsecar’’
Visit the on-site craft shops at Elsecar to get a head start on your personalised Christmas crafts by stocking up on materials to make handmade cards, wreaths, decorations and advent calendars.
If you’re keen to learn something utterly unique, why not try your hand at painting with an iron (yes, really) with an encaustic art workshop. This artform uses colourful beeswax to create stunning landscapes and the shop also has a range of giftware and cards available to buy. Looking for ways to bring light to your loved ones’ lives this festive season? Why not book them onto a stained-glass workshop at Elsecar’s glass studio.
As the handmade stockings hang by the fireplace, fill them with glorious gifts you’ve discovered at Elsecar.
Wrap up something special with the ladies’ clothing boutique and their range of warming winter coats, knitwear, dresses and accessories including Harris Tweed bags for a fashionable find. Or give treats for feet with the shoe shop and their collection of casual boots and comfy
slippers, plus heels by footwear favourite, Ruby Shoo. You could even have a t-shirt, hoody or face mask personalised with a favourite quote, film or comic book character at the on-site printing shop.
Christmas is of course a time for children, so make it a magical year with the help of Elsecar’s resident toy shop which specialises in wooden and educational toys. Choose gifts to combine playing and learning with an extra sprinkling of
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