Kedleston Hall

Yesterday, Papa Bee, Mr Bee and I visited Kedleston Hall. We have been planning this trip since the summer! We chose yesterday as the house was to be decorated in an Edwardian Christmas theme. 

We got up early and headed out, having a big faff with the sat-nav on the way there.

 The drive through the park to the house was truly beautiful. It was so chilly when we got out of the car, so we decided to head to the restaurant for our lunch. However, it was only small and full up already, so instead we headed to the shop.

 We visited the Ceasar Room, which was decorated as the servants would have had it, ready for a Christmas party, but only two rooms in the house were open to viewing so we were quite disappointed.

Storytime

 After our brief tour of the open rooms, we headed outside to the stables on a reindeer hunt. We had a peek in the beautiful little church en route.

 And we found Mummy and baby reindeer!

 Mr Bee was fascinated. He wanted to cuddle them!
We decided to head home as we were so cold, and we stopped off at our favourite pub on the way. Mr Bee had fun doodling on the coasters whilst we waited for our yummy lunch to arrive.

I am really looking forward to visiting Kedleston Hall again, maybe when it is a bit warmer and less busy! I have heard that it is very beautiful, and hopefully we will get to see some more of the house and grounds next time!