Seaton Delaval Hall
The National Trust in the North East and Yorkshire is embarking on the most unique auction ever in a bid to solve your present buying troubles this Christmas.
From romance to wildlife and everything in between the Trust has it all covered with some fantastic experiences up for grabs including a wedding at Washington Old Hall, a candlelit dinner for two at the top of Souter Lighthouse, a Georgian dinner for eight at Seaton Delaval Hall and a chance to look behind the scenes in Armstrong’s former home – Cragside.
The auction begins on eBay on Tuesday 22 November and all funds raised will go towards helping the National Trust – the UK’s largest conservation charity – to conserve the places they look after including miles of coastline and acres of countryside as well as historic houses, castles and gardens.
The project is being managed by Simon Lee, the National Trust’s new property manager for Lindisfarne Castle and the Northumberland Coast, he told us:
“As a charity the Trust is always looking for new ways to raise funds for the places we look after. The auction is about us offering people some really unique experiences so that we are able to upkeep some of the region’s most precious landscapes and historic buildings.”
The final details of all auction lots are being put together in the next two weeks before the bidding goes live on the 22 November. All auctions will close on the 19 November. Simon continued:
“This really is an opportunity to buy somebody a truly one-off Christmas gift that they will never forget, and at the same time, put money to a good cause by supporting local conservation.”
For more details visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ebay
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