Christmas festivities begin next week at East Riddlesden Hall.

All the next few weeks there will be tree decorating, later shop opening and a Victorian grotto.

The shop will open next Wednesday from 5-8pm with discounts, promotions and Christmas specials in the tearoom.

There will be family tree decorating workshops and late-night opening on December 3 and 4 from 5-8pm.

Children can make traditional snowflakes, birds and love hearts for their own Christmas tree at home.

The annual Christmas grotto, with historical music on a hurdy-gurdy, will be on December 5, 6, 12 and 13, from noon to 3.45pm.

The hall and gardens will be dressed in Victorian style and there will be a green Santa Claus.

Booking is essential because numbers are limited. Phone 01535 683800.