BOTALLACK Count House, which is a National Trust site, is ready to welcome visitors in December to enjoy their upcoming festive events.

Here is what’s happening at Botallack over the Christmas period:

December 7, 4pm to 6pm

This traditional Cornish folk dance workshop offers you a chance to learn about the work of the Penzance Guizers, their current repertoire and the relevance of costumes including the wearing of 'Scoots'.

You will be guided through basic steps, learning some Troyl and Furry dances and learn the meaning of the language used across Traditional Celtic Folk Dance.

The workshop lasts one hour and is then followed by a demonstration of set and step dances, set to Cornish tunes played by live musicians.

Booking essential via the website.

December 8, 4pm to 6pm

Join Dee and Dave Brotherton, Tir ha Tavas, on a seasonal journey of songs and words about Cornwall.

Inspired by the beauty and wildness of Cornwall, they will perform songs and offer readings in both the Cornish language Kernewek and English, with sacred and secular themes of snow and ice, Feast, Christmas, and Wassail.

Booking essential via the website.

December 14, 4pm to 6pm

Alasdair Hoswell is an author, illustrator, and storyteller from Cornwall.

He will be offering a storytelling and interactive workshop based on his book Cornwall, The Land You Can Count On. The session will include a reading of the book in English & Cornish, followed by activities that tie into the story.

These activities will include Cornish-themed arts and crafts, counting games, singing, and imaginative play. The workshop is designed to be both educational and fun, appealing to children and families who want to experience the magic of Cornwall through stories and hands-on activities.

Booking essential via the website.

December 15, 4pm to 6pm

Enjoy an evening of stories and song about Cornish carolling with Sally Burley and Hilary Coleman.

Learn about the continuity and revival of the Cornish carolling tradition and how they are part of Cornwall's rich heritage of communal singing. Hilary will be telling tales of their adventures as well as ‘illustrating’ the talk with carols by the Red River Singers who sing the traditional songs of Cornwall. 

Booking essential via the website.

For more information on Botallack events and to book tickets, visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/botallack