A local historic house has been decorated for Christmas with scenes from Wind in the Willows. 

Volunteers at Ford Green Hall in Smallthorne have hand-built themed decorations depicting scenes from the story such as Toad pretending to be sick, and Rat and Mole's rowboat. 

Visitors will be able to see the decorations at the Grade II* listed hall until the weekend before Christmas. 

There will also be event days on Sunday 7 December and Sunday 14 December which will feature live music and volunteers dressed as characters from the book. 

The decorations depict scenes from the story such as Toad pretending to be sick (image via Nub News)

Chris Bell said: "I became a volunteer about 17 years ago and have stuck here ever since." 

He explained that the best things about Ford Green Hall at Christmas are the fire and the decorations, which this year have been themed around the beloved children's story.

Chris added: "It's a good family story and there is a trail and a craft activity to make a pomander."  

There are event days on Sunday 7 December and Sunday 14 December (image via Nub News)

Ford Green Hall, built in 1624, now offers visitors an insight into life in the 17th century with rooms furnished with a collection of textiles, ceramics and furniture. 

The hall is run by Ford Green Hall Ltd, a charitable organisation led by volunteers and members of the local community. 

Ford Green Hall is open Sunday to Thursday from 1pm to 4pm with last admission at 3:30pm. 

For more information, visit the Ford Green Hall website here.