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fun. And children big and small – plus sweet- toothed adults – will love a trip to the on-site sweet store stocking jars of your favourite traditional confectionery, chocolate and fudge. They will also be making sweet hampers and boxes to order as Christmas gifts.
While many of us have a woman called Alexa living in our houses, add some good old jingle to your Kringle with a visit to the vinyl record shop and their huge selection of LPs from across every genre, from country to jazz, rock to soul. Who needs to go out when you can stay in, particularly with a selection of real ales from Elsecar’s popular beer shop which sells hundreds of craft beer bottles to make it a very merry Christmas. Winter is coming and I think we could all do with being magicked into a fantasy realm after a year that’s felt Stark and Sirius. If you or someone you know is a Game of Thrones or Harry Potter fan, then visit the frightlingly good gothic shop which is also home to a collection of creepy characters which adorn jewellery and gifts. Also at Elsecar is a magic doll house shop unlike any other. They hand-craft miniature houses of horror and movie-style mansions along with furniture and dolls for the scariest surprise.
Looking for ideas for the ho-ho-home? There are a range of interior retailers who make bespoke handcrafted wooden furniture in pine, oak or reclaimed wood. They also sell a range of homewares and decorative items such as kitchen items, clocks and wall art. If being at home more has made you want to refresh your décor, down at Darwin Works there is an interior design studio
‘‘As well as a chance to shop locally, Elsecar village is also the perfect place for families to enjoy winter walks. Take a stroll through the award-winning park and Georgian reservoir, or along the picturesque 1790s Georgian canal’’
to help you rekindle the faith in your home styling. Also down at Darwin Works are a bridal boutique and new suit shop which go hand-in- hand to ensure couples look their best on their big day. If you’re surprised with a Christmas proposal this year, be sure to book your appointment early to
This Christmas may not be the family affair we’re all used to, but show your loved ones they’re still held close to your heart by booking a surprise post-Christmas family photography session with Elsecar’s resident photographer studio. With lots of weddings cancelled this year, the husband and wife duo have ramped up their outdoor family and pet photography shoots in
stunning locations across the local area. And new artwork or photography should sit proud of place on the walls of your home so don’t forget a bespoke frame to finish it off from Elsecar’s specialist frame shop.
Known for their 18th century heritage, it wouldn’t be Elsecar without a relic or two. Along with the extensive antiques centre which is an Aladdin’s cave of the weird and wonderful, the site is also home to an auction house and an antique clock repair shop. If you’re interested in the history of the site, why not join in one of their guided tours every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm. Contact the visitor centre to book your place.
After all that shopping, take a break in one of the two tearooms, both with outdoor seating where you can enjoy hot roast sandwiches, homemade festive bakes and great coffee. Before you leave, be sure to visit Elsecar’s natural foods shop to stock up on winter wellness wares such as herbal drinks, local honey, plus vitamins and supplements. They also sell gluten and sugar-free foods plus vegan products and cruelty-free health and beauty lines. As well as a chance to shop locally, Elsecar village is also the perfect place for families to enjoy winter walks. Take a stroll through the award-winning park and Georgian reservoir, or along the picturesque 1790s Georgian canal. The Transpennine Trail runs through Elsecar and is great for a wander and perfect for bike rides too. Up at the park there is a children’s play area plus crazy golf and pitch and putt.
Elsecar Heritage Centre is open seven days a week 10am-4pm. Individual retailers’ opening days/times may vary so please check before if you plan to visit a certain shop.
www.elsecar-heritage.com
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