December at the Story of Emily
A Victorian Rectory dressed in hand-made finery; whimsical woodland dens in the grounds; a shop of thoughtful gifts and vouchers; and a special weekend of events.
Saturday 6 December
Victorian Christmas in Motion: From Puppets to Pictures
£10 PER PERSON for event
Step into a Victorian-theatre–inspired marquee for one shimmering day of movement, music and make-believe: The Treetop Circus; a strange, silly, magical marionette show by Flying with Strings (Sarah Vigars & Louis Bingham), an award-winning set from 4tissimo String Quartet, and a Christmas black-and-white film moment that echoes the mood of the era.
At 12:30, get hands-on with a children’s marionette workshop. Festive touches include warm popcorn and mulled wine.
£5 per person
sunday 7 December
Classical Readings in the Rectory
included in admission
Add a moment of calm to your visit this season.
Selected Rectory time slots include a 20-minute reading by voice actress Frances Butt, featuring passages from A Christmas Carol, Little Women and Alice in Wonderland.
After the reading, enjoy twenty minutes to wander through the Rectory, beautifully dressed for a Victorian Cornish Christmas. Capacity is limited.
From 3rd December
december at a glance
Our elegantly-decked Rectory and winter grounds invite you to linger: twin trees, willow swans, and whimsical woodlands dens. Exquisite Victorian parlour craft, seasonal garlands and bauble-making activities. Complete your visit with curated hampers, Cornish folklore books, illustrated cards and gift vouchers.
Between chapters, get hands-on with a children’s marionette workshop. Festive touches include warm popcorn and mulled wine.
£5 supplement for workshop