New Year's Party (Littlecote House) with Leo & Barbara
New Year's Party (Littlecote House)
Our New Year celebrations began with excitement and anticipation as we set off for Littlecote House, ready for four days of laughter, music, and festive fun. On arrival, we were immediately awestruck by the grandeur of this historic mansion, set amidst 113 acres of beautiful Norfolk countryside. The house’s centuries-old architecture and sprawling grounds set a truly magical tone for our holiday. Our rooms were spacious, light, and inviting – the perfect place to relax and settle in.
The resident band, Sahara Blue, got everyone on their feet with lively, upbeat tunes that had the dance floor buzzing. Following them, the Warner Theatre Company took to the stage with Cover Story, performing classic cover hits that had us clapping, singing, and dancing long into the night. It was the perfect start to our holiday, leaving us excited for what the days ahead would bring.
Our New Year morning began with a general knowledge trivia quiz, teamwork and laughter guiding us to a very respectable result. This was followed by a line dancing session, where we threw ourselves into three routines, complete with enthusiastic shouts of “Yee-ha!” and plenty of spins, steps, and laughter. Time flew by as everyone mastered the moves, and before long, we were off to the shuffleboard competition. For many, this was a first attempt, but the game quickly became a favourite. Michelle surprised us all by taking the top spot – congratulations to our champion!
A light lunch refuelled us before an afternoon of comedy in the theatre with the witty Pauline Daniels. Her humour had us laughing out loud, while her powerful singing voice left us equally impressed. A quick rest and cuppa later, we wrapped up warmly and took a candlelit walk around the grounds, just in time to admire the sunset over the rolling hills. Hot chocolate and marshmallows on the veranda kept us cosy, as we waited in anticipation for the firework display. And what a display it was – rockets soared into the night sky, showering us with cascades of jewelled light, a truly magical sight that everyone agreed was the best they had ever seen.
Afterwards, we freshened up and dressed for the highlight of the day – the New Year’s Eve Party. Dinner was a joyful affair, with crackers, paper crowns, cheesy jokes, and laughter filling the room. Two female pipers, dressed in traditional Scottish attire, paraded through the restaurant, playing the bagpipes at each table – a grand and unforgettable spectacle. Sahara Blue returned to warm us up with music, and then Kurtis Ray White delivered an outstanding Sound of Soul tribute, keeping everyone on their feet. The Warner Theatre Company followed with Rock of Ages, ensuring the dance floor remained packed. As midnight approached, anticipation buzzed in the air. When the clock struck twelve, balloons rained from the ceiling, colourful streamers filled the room, and we linked arms to sing Auld Lang Syne, welcoming the New Year with laughter, music, and friendship. The celebrations continued well into the early hours, leaving us with memories that would last a lifetime.
After a light lunch, we returned to the theatre for the pantomime Dick Whittington. Lively, colourful, and full of humour, it had us laughing until our cheeks hurt. We joined in enthusiastically with every classic response – “Oh yes we did!” – and photos with the cast rounded off a favourite show of the holiday for many.
Our final day began with a relaxed breakfast before one last adventure – an audio-guided tour of the historic Littlecote House. Exploring the drawing room, library, red staircase, Dutch parlour, diamond hall, chapel, long gallery, Jerusalem staircase, and even the reputed haunted landing and bedroom, we were transported back through centuries of history. It was easy to imagine King Henry VIII courting Jane Seymour within these walls, and the grandeur of the architecture left a lasting impression.
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