Christmas, for our family, is all about the build up. So each year from November time onwards, we try and do as many festive things as possible.
The staple of each year is usually a trip to Saltram National Trust park near Marsh Mills in Plymouth. We’ve been going for years, since before me and my sister moved out of our family home, and it’s a tradition we like to keep up with.
In the past few years, it’s changed slightly. Whereas it was originally an outdoor event in the entrance, it’s slowly moved further inside the grounds, with the stalls now all situated directly in front of the house entrance. 
The nice thing about it as well is that Saltram always have some sort of experience or event around a similar time so there’s something nice for the little ones to burn off some steam whilst you browse all the local stalls.
Each year the house is also decorated. In past years you have to pay extra to enter the house however this year the full £5 entrance fee (unless you’re a National Trust member in which case it’s free!) includes both the gardens and house which meant we got to have a look around the beautifully decorated house for no extra cost. This year they have themed it as fairytales, and it definitely doesn’t disappoint! From the beautiful underwater little mermaid scene to the perfectly lit Christmas trees, it’s a sight for sore eyes!
And those of you who follow me will know by now that I never pass up a photo shoot opportunity!
