Enchanted Christmas 2007

 

Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 30 November to 23 December. Celebrate Christmas at Westonbirt and enjoy:

The Enchanted Wood

• Be amazed on our 1½ mile trail through the arboretum’s famous trees, lit up in a kaleidoscope of colour. See the beauty of the trees as never before and watch out for some special effects.
• The trail opens at 5pm, last admission to the carpark 7.15pm for last entry on the trail at 7.30pm.
• No dogs please.
  Wrap up warm and wear suitable shoes or boots.

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• Event Entry price

  In December there is only a daytime car parking charge, £5 per car from 9am to 4.00pm.

  Entry for the Enchanted Christmas event, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 30 November to 23 December, costs £7 adults, £6 concessions, £3 children under 18 (including car parking), from 5.00pm to 7.15pm. No dogs please.

Father Christmas and Friends

• Father Christmas arrives to turn on the Enchanted Wood illuminations at Westonbirt at 4.30pm on Friday 30 November in his festively decorated horse and carriage.
• Meet Father Christmas every Enchanted Christmas evening from 4.30pm - 8.30pm. Father Christmas doesn't have a grotto at Westonbirt - see him as he strolls around the courtyard.

Meet our seasonal character stilt walker every Enchanted Christmas evening from 4.30pm - 8.30pm

Choirs and Carols

• Soak up the Christmas spirit with seasonal music, both traditional and modern,
• performed by local bands and choirs.  6pm to 6.30pm and 7pm to 7.30pm in the Courtyard.
• Fri 30 Nov - Under The Edge Community Choir
  Sat 1 Dec - Bristol Voices
  Sun 2 Dec - Mendip Boys Male Choir
  Fri 7 Dec - Rednock School Swing Band
  Sat 8 Dec - Stroud Choral Society
  Sun 9 Dec - Gloucester Excelsior
  Fri 14 Dec - Just in Time 2
  Sat 15 Dec - Park Lane Big Band
  Sun 16 Dec - St James Choir
  Fri 21 Dec - Cirencester Salvation Army
  Sat 22 Dec - Avonbelles
  Sun 23 Dec - Dursley Male Voice Choir

Unique Christmas Shopping

• Find the ideal gift form the huge range of clothing, sweet treats, decorations and more in the Forest Shop.
• Open daily 10am - 5pm, until 8.30pm during Enchanted Christmas.

Seasonal Dining

No time to have dinner at home? No problem - pick up a hot or cold snack including hot soup, burgers, hot dogs and pasties.

Treat yourself to festive hot chestnuts, mince pies, sweets and mulled wine.

Or indulge yourself at the Maples Restaurant Evening Christmas Carvery. A two course meal costs £15.95 for adults and £7.95 for children. Advance booking essential on 01666 880558. Entry to the Enchanted Christmas event is not included.

Christmas Tree Sales

• Visit the Westonbirt Plant Centre for a large selection of real Christmas trees and decorations, from trees growing in pots to a huge choice of varieties of cut trees from sustainable sources. Plus bulbs, Christmas gifts and more.
• Westonbirt Plant Centre open daily from 1 Dec, 10am - 5pm.