Bath's most famous townhouse is being dressed up for Christmas so residents can experience a what the festivities would have been like 200 years ago - starting next week.

Visitors to No.1 Royal Crescent are able to do things like stir the Christmas pudding in the kitchen and admire the teetering sugar sculptures in the dining room as part of the Bath Preservation Trust-manged site's '12 Tales of a Georgian Christmas' tour!

The West of England's directly elected Mayor Dan Norris will get a sneak peek of Christmas at the Crescent which runs from this Saturday 18 November to Sunday 31 December.

Staff at the famous house are also running a special festive mouse trail for young ones, plus there are opportunities for kids to make their own 'masquerade masks'.

The site will also again be welcoming Santa - much to the delight of kids and grown-ups alike in his grotto.

Dan Norris said: "The No.1 Royal Crescent team have have pulled out all the stops to bring some Yuletide cheer to Bathonians and all visitors.

"Locals are going to really enjoy stepping into Christmas from a bygone era - to explore Christmases past and learn more about the city's own history at the same time."

The Mayor, who is running the West of England Love Local tourism campaign, added that he thought Bath was one of the "best places" in the country to get into the festive spirit as he urged residents to support the city's traders, shops and local attractions this festive season.

He added: "I love Bath and the surrounding areas - there's so much to do and explore, particularly when it comes to the festive season. Think the atmospheric light trails and festive feasts galore at the Christmas Market, ice skating in Victoria Park and carols by candlelight in the Abbey.

"Christmas is a time for togetherness, so I'd encourage all locals to gather your loved ones, banish the dark winter nights and enjoy some festive cheer at some of the top, top attractions we have locally in this special city, and our amazing West of England region."

The museum gift shop team will also this year be selling their all-things Christmas merch at Bath Christmas Market on Milsom Street.