Aston Hall by Candlelight makes a welcome return this Christmas. The house will be lit by over 500 shimmering candles and room settings, actors and music will transport visitors back to a Jacobean Christmas. This is the last chance to see Birmingham's Jacobean mansion house before it closes temporarily to undergo a £10 million restoration and improvement scheme.
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Visitors will be able to wander through the grand state rooms, along the magnificent oak lined Long Gallery and down to the servants' quarters and kitchens. The 17th century will be brought to life by a range of entertainers including music from Diabolus in Musica, costumed performers Bear Faced Cheek, Pattern 23 and the English Civil War Society. Outdoors, there will be a period craft fayre, sword fighting, juggling and refreshments including fine ale and a pig roast. Tickets are priced £9.00 (Concessions £7.00) for adults, and £30.00 for family tickets (2 adults, 3 children). They are available from Gas Hall at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery on 0121 303 1966. Tickets are also available online at www.bmag.org.uk. | 
