A WELL-KNOWN Christmas fundraising fair will hold a glamorous opening night in a North Yorkshire stately home in less than a month’s time.

The NSPCC Christmas Fair takes place at Duncombe Park near Helmsley on Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19; but a special preview night will see the doors thrown open on the evening of Thursday November 17, from 5pm to 9pm.

The preview will include a champagne reception, canapes, and food from chef John Schwartz of The Feversham Arms’ Weathervane restaurant in Helmsley.

Tickets for the VIP preview evening cost £15 and are for sale at www.nspccduncombeparkchristmasfair.co.uk

Daytime tickets for the Friday and Saturday cost £8 in advance from the website, or £10 on the door.

Tickets include free transport to and from Helmsley car parks and parking areas in Duncombe Park grounds.