
As the festive season approaches, our Retail Supervisor, Laura, has put together a gift guide on some of her most loved items in the Winterbourne Gift Shop available now. From warming wax melts in scents that will transport you to the garden, to William Morris accessories that remind you of Winterbourne’s Arts and Crafts design,…

As the festive season approaches, you may be in search of perfect presents for family and friends. To help you out, we’ve created a gift guide with a difference, designed to help you shop more sustainably this Christmas. We’ve included second-hand and pre-loved treasures; unique gifts from local suppliers; and experiences that will help…

With the most wonderful time of the year almost upon us, we thought it was time to bring The Larger Dumpy Books for Children: Holidays and Happy Days (1901) out for a read. We hope you enjoy the following extract from the book, which offers a fascinating insight into the Christmas Eves of times gone…

Got more panettone than you can shake a stick at? We have the ideal (and most delicious!) solution for you. Introducing chocolate panettone pudding, a seasonal twist on the classic bread and butter pudding. This recipe can be prepared 24 hours in advance and popped in the oven half an hour before you want to…

Make Christmas a one to remember with this classic Mrs Beeton recipe, the perfect centrepiece for family festivities. Serves: 10- 12 people Preparation time: 1 hour plus overnight soaking Cooking time: 2 hours 30 minutes Ingredients 500g mixed dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, and currants) 50g homemade candied peel, chopped 50g glacé cherries, halved 115g flaked…