A Kaleidoscope of Christmas Colour and New displays takes shape at Chatsworth
A spectacular kaleidoscope built round an historic crystal, fabulous contemporary silver, vivid colours and even live animals, are bringing magic to Chatsworth this winter.The home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is dressed for Christmas and open to Christmas visitors every day from 3 November to 23 December inclusive.
The Duke says, ‘All of us who are lucky enough to live and work here are always delighted to share Chatsworth with visitors at this festive time of year. We always try to make Chatsworth relaxing and fun, for adults and children alike, so that everyone feels welcome to explore all that this beautiful place has to offer. We are also particualryl thrilled to be displaying contemporary silver, lent to Chatsworth as part of Sheffield's first Galvanize festival.'
Twelve spaces in the house are open, specially lit and dressed with vivid seasonal colours and decorations 'with a twist'. The sparkle of candles, the red decorations of our huge, traditional Christmas tree, magnificent displays of modern silver as part of Sheffield's first ‘Galvanize' festival, and even real parrots, rabbits and doves, all combine to make an unforgettable and magical experience in the historic rooms. The rich displays of colour culminate in an enormous crystal at the heart of a giant Kaleidoscope.
The farmyard and adventure playground has daily craft activities, exciting entertainment every weekend and nativity performances on December weekends. Wonderful home made food and elegant Christmas shopping will enhance everything that visitors can see. Each weekend the stable yard is brought to life with live music from the best regional choirs and bands.
COLLABORATION WITH THE GALVANIZE FESTIVAL
A display of modern silverware will adorn the table in Chatsworth's Great Dining Room as part of a new festival that celebrates the latest in contemporary metal design. The exhibition is part of Galvanize Sheffield and will give a stunning contemporary twist to the historic Dining Room.
It will feature contemporary silver made by 12 cutting-edge Sheffield makers, including Chris Perry, Chris Knight, Maria Hanson, Brett Payne, Katey Felton and Keith Tyssen. Silverware on display includes a substantial loan from the Sheffield Assay Office collection and Sheffield City Council's Millennium Canteen.
Chatsworth will also house another display as part of Galvanize Sheffield in the Carriage House Restaurant, from 14 November - 9 December, with additional work by Victoria Delany and Victoria Kershaw.
The first Galvanize Sheffield: Festival of Contemporary Metal Design and Innovation runs from 14th November - 9th December. The festival features more than 40 events taking place in 25 venues across the city and wider-region. Full details of the events programme and the designers taking part is available on the festival website, www.galvanizesheffield.com.
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To attend the photocall on Wednesday 31 October, or for further media information about Christmas at Chatsworth, please contact Simon Seligman or Kay Rotchford, on 01246 565300 or kr@chatsworth.org. Chatsworth staff involved in the Christmas preparations will be available for interview and photographs between 9am and 1pm.
Chatsworth house, garden, farmyard, playground, shops and restaurants are open every day until 23 December, with Christmas decorations and activities on show from Saturday 3 November. Further information at www.chatsworth.org.
For further media information about Galvanize Sheffield please contact:
Toby Oliver, City Centre Marketing on 0114 205 3547 or 07736 026602. Email: toby.oliver@sheffield.gov.uk For out of hours media enquiries ring 07711 153 995
