The festive season will be marked at Windsor Castle with special displays and activities from 10 December until 5 January। In the Castle’s magnificent State Dining Room the table will be dressed with pieces from the Minton ‘Victoria’ dessert service, purchased by Queen Victoria at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Porcelain custard cups, bonbon dishes and a centrepiece decorated with seasonal images will be displayed alongside glittering silver-gilt candlesticks and festive fruit and flowers. At the heart of George IV’s Semi-State Apartments (open from October to March), the State Dining Room is today used by The Queen for entertaining.Christmas trees from the Windsor Great Park will be displayed in the State Apartments from 6 December. The Castle is closely associated with the tradition of the Christmas tree, and Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, is credited with popularising tree decorations. Festive decorations, including crown baubles, can be purchased from the Windsor Castle shops along with a host of other unique Royal Collection gifts.
Families visiting on 18 and 19 December (11:00-15:00) can follow a special Christmas activity trail and learn about the feasts and festivities of Christmases past and royal Christmases today. Children can make their own Christmas decorations, cards and crackers to take home.
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