THE MOST wonderful time of the year is almost here and the National Trust has revealed what it has planned for Christmas in Worcestershire.

So far, Hanbury Hall, Greyfriars House and Garden and The Firs have revealed their festive schedules. 

All National Trust venues will be fully decked out in Christmas decorations.  

Greyfriars House and Garden 

Greyfriars will be part of the Worcester Victorian Fayre between November 28 and 30 and will be decked out in Tudor finery and festive decorations.

The Old Oak Café will be serving hot and cold drinks, and seasonal treats, while the second-hand bookshop will have an assortment of handmade gifts.

The chilling M.R. James classic A Warning to the Curious will be brought to life at Greyfriars on December 6 and 7. 

And on December 20 there will be a collection of ghost stories told. 

The Firs

Father Christmas will be at the birthplace of Elgar for two weekends in December.

The Firs will host the man in the big red suit from December 13 and 16 before he returns on December 20 to 23 along with some of his best elves and a present for every good boy and girl.  

The youngsters will also get the chance to help sort out Father Christmas’s letters and parcels in the sorting office ready to be delivered in time for the festive season.

They can also write a letter to Father Christmas at the letter writing station before placing it in the speedy delivery post box.

Create a decoration to take home at the craft workshop and help Father Christmas find his reindeer in the gardens.

Hanbury Hall

This Christmas, Hanbury Hall is holding a nostalgic trip to the 1970s and 80s.

You will be able to reminisce over your favourite toys from the era while listening to all the Christmas number ones.

And Father Christmas will also be about to say hello to the youngsters.

The Hall will be open daily from 10am - 4pm, with last entries at 3.45pm.

There will also be a 1970s and 80s fashion exhibition in the Long Gallery.