A miniature gingerbread model of British estate Castle Howard in North Yorkshire is on display during the Christmas season. /Chinanews Photo

Foodsmiths Sam Bompas and Harry Parr created the 2.5m x 3.5m gingerbread house. It is a recreation of Castle Howard that was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in 1699. /Chinanews Photo

The ingredients include 40kg flours, 18kg butter, 15kg sugar and 1.5kg ground ginger. /Chinanews Photo

Three bakers spent 200 hours on building up the model. /Chinanews Photo

Features of the estate including the glass ceiling, tower bells and Christmas tree decorations were created with minute details. /Chinanews Photo