Burghley is set to sparkle with the annual seasonal shopping spectacular, the Burghley Christmas Fair, welcoming visitors from 24 to 27 November. Burghley’s courtyards and grounds will house traditional chalets and heated marquees, along with an avenue of pagodas bedecked in sparkling Christmas decorations and lights, as the region’s most magical Christmas Fair brings 130 stalls offering everything from luxury gifts to artisan food and drink and festive treats to winter clothing. There will also be a large Victorian carousel, which will be lit up for the season, and traditional music from local carol singers, making it a wonderful festive day out for the whole family.

A whole host of favourite local exhibitors will be taking part, including Scandimania, whose home-baked Swedish-style fare and speciality coffee is loved county-wide, Oakham-based My Noodle Bug offering unique range of cards and prints, Multum Gin Parvo whose gins are designed to capture the essence of the local area, and Stamford Oak Creations with a beautiful selection of hand-crafted gifts. Not forgetting stalls for four-legged friends, Ruff and Tumble will be showcasing their cosy dog coats and accessories.

Burghley Christmas Fair is on at Burghley House, Stamford PE9 3JY from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 November, 9.30am to 4.30pm each day, plus this year there will be a new ticket available for late-night shopping on Friday 25, from 5.30pm to 9pm. Tickets are £6 adults /£3 children in advance, or £8 and £4 on the gate. Full details and booking at www.burghley.co.uk