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Location:
Kent - Leeds Castle
2012 dates to be confirmed - below gives a taste of what has happened last year
5 - 24 December 2011
Christmas at the Castle
Experience the magic of Christmas at Leeds Castle. Traditional Christmas decorations will fill the castle and many of the rooms will be beautifully decorated with scenes inspired by classic children's stories for the whole family to enjoy.
A selection of traditional and contemporary stories will be represented throughout the castle using colourful costumes, decorations and props. The Queen’s Gallery will be transformed into Alice’s adventures in wonderland and the Queen’s bedroom will become tales from the Arabian Nights with inspiration taken from ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves’. The Lady Baillie bedroom will be inspired by a scene from the classic ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ and the Seminar Room will become Willy Wonka’s famous Chocolate Factory. Younger children will enjoy visiting the magical world of ‘The Gruffalo’ in the Fountain Courtyard at the centre of the castle. Other classic stories will include ‘Narnia’ and ‘Twas the night before Christmas’.
15, 19, 20 and 22 December
Evening Theatrical Christmas Tours
Winter wonderland characters will bring the castle to life. Be guided on an entertaining and lively tour with Jack Frost and other traditional festive figures. Enjoy a glass of warm mulled wine or hot chocolate together with a delicious mince pie in the Gatehouse on arrival, before your magical tour begins.
Children can also visit Father Christmas in the castle along with an evening tour for an extra £5 per child. Tour and visit must be booked together. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and can be booked in time slots beginning from 5pm to 7.45pm.
Adults: £15; Senior: £12; Child (under 16 years): £10
Tickets must be pre-booked by calling the Box Office on 01622 880008
(weekdays, 10am to 5pm)
Group Reservations
T: +44 (0)1622 767837
Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL
www.leeds-castle.com |
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10, 11 and 16 - 24 December 2011
Father Christmas Visits
Children can visit Father Christmas in his magical grotto situated in the Fairfax Courtyard. Explore a winter wonderland of twinkling lights and meet the elves before receiving a gift from Father Christmas himself.
Children: £8.50 (includes a surprise gift). A valid Key to the Castle ticket will also be required for entry into the grounds.Tickets must be pre-booked by calling the Box Office on 01622 880008 (weekdays, 10am to 5pm).
26 December - 3 January 2012
The Christmas Trail
The whole family can blow away the cobwebs after Christmas and follow a festive trail through the beautiful grounds of Leeds Castle. An additional charge of £1 per trail card applies
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Snow scene at Leeds Castle |
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Bed and Breakfast
Guest house near Bath in Somerset
Riverside Lodge
Tel 01761 479645
Quality accommodation in beautiful Georgian House.Close to Bath City centre and major Somerset-Wiltshire attractions such as Longleat, Wells, Stonehenge and many more
www.bathbandb.net
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