Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-glow-three-counties-showground-malvern-22-nov-31-dec"><a href="https://winterglow.co.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0bunBhD9ARIsAAZl0E17R_yuVldZX_KTPJSGJQunMrnLIq8PSeihmV4q47bHnKcHfOGBtmsaAq4AEALw_wcB">Winter Glow,</a> Three Counties Showground, Malvern, 22 Nov – 31 Dec</h2>



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<p>Wrap up warm and prepare to be spellbound –&nbsp;<a href="http://www.winterglow.co.uk/">Winter Glow</a>&nbsp;in Malvern is back from 22 November. As well as a dazzling outdoor illuminations trail , there’s the biggest covered ice rink in the region, a funfair, a giant 120ft observation wheel, meet Santa in his grotto (even bring your dog to meet him if you have one!) and a fabulous food quarter to explore. Plus, visit the indoor&nbsp;Christmas Market with stalls ranging from local arts and crafts to treats. Tickets to the immersive light trail range from&nbsp;£6.60 – £22.00, under 3’s go free. Booking slots are available from&nbsp;4:30pm – 7:30pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enchanted-christmas-at-westonbirt-arboretum-westonbirt-29-nov-31-dec"><a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/enchanted-christmas">Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum</a>, Westonbirt, 29 Nov – 31 Dec</h2>



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<p>Get ready for a brand-new festive experience at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this Christmas. They have teamed up with the award-winning light trail producers behind Christmas at Kew and Christmas at Blenheim to bring you a light trail never-before-seen. The new trail has everything you need for an unforgettable time including a magical glimpse of Father Christmas. Discover luminous birds delicately balanced on branches, colourful neon trees, sparkling tunnels of light and the arboretum filled with all the colours of the rainbow.&nbsp;Warm up with a seasonal snack from the Christmas village.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-spectacle-of-light-sudeley-castle-cheltenham-22-nov-30-dec"><a href="https://sudeleycastle.co.uk/events/spectacle-of-light-2">Spectacle of Light</a><a href="https://sudeleycastle.co.uk/events/spectacle-of-light" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">,</a>&nbsp;Sudeley Castle, Cheltenham, 22 Nov – 30 Dec</h2>



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<p>Explore this magical after-dark experience and follow the new illuminated trail around the fairytale grounds of Sudeley Castle, now in its 9th Year. New for 2024! Immerse yourself in a Sleeping Beauty theme. Meet iconic characters from this well-loved tale as you follow the story around the immersive trail. Refuel and warm yourself with spiced mulled wine, sprinkled hot chocolate, hot food and delicious donuts from the Castle Terrace.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enchanted-light-trail-cotswold-farm-park-cheltenham-glos-22-nov-31-dec"><a href="https://cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/seasonal-events/enchanted-light-trail/">Enchanted Light Trail</a><a href="https://cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/farm-park/enchanted/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">,</a>&nbsp;Cotswold Farm Park, Cheltenham, Glos, 22 Nov – 31 Dec</h2>



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<p><a href="https://cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/farm-park/enchanted/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This quirky trail</a>&nbsp;is one for the animal lovers – feed the livestock their evening snacks before they settle down for the night in the glowing Festive Animal Barn, Then set out on the illuminated trail through the paddocks, stopping off to warm up by the firepit with a toasted marshmallow (or two) before exploring the transformed woodland where the trail reaches a gloriously, glittering finale. </p>



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<p><strong>PLUS</strong>&nbsp;don’t miss the Cheltenham Trust team’s&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.visitcheltenham.com/whats-on/christmas-lights-switch-on-at-pittville-pump-room-p3009723">Christmas Lights Switch On</a>&nbsp;</strong>at Pittville Pump Room, on 23 November, from 3pm -7pm. Enjoy mulled wine and mince pies while being entertained for the afternoon, including Frozen Disney Characters performing live on stage, and Santa will also be making an appearance and the lights will be switched on marking the start of the Christmas season. Plus, from 2.30pm to 5pm: Meet and greet Santa and Olaf and Princesses (30 minute intervals).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-bit-further-a-field-but-so-worth-the-petrol">A bit further a field but so worth the petrol&#8230;</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-at-blenheim-palace-blenheim-palace-15-nov-01-jan"><a href="https://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/christmas/">Christmas at Blenheim Palace</a>, Blenheim Palace, 15 Nov – 01 Jan</h2>



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<p>Christmas at Blenheim Palace never disappoints! The magical light trail returns. Don&#8217;t miss Neverland® in the Palace and new for this year is the Great Skate. The historic Palace and Gardens will once again come alive with thousands of twinkling lights, seasonal scents, sparkling baubles and the warmth of the festive season.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-at-the-castle-warwick-castle-warks-23-nov-5-jan"><a href="https://www.warwick-castle.com/explore-1/events/christmas-at-the-castle/">Christmas at The Castle</a>, <a href="https://www.warwick-castle.com/explore/events/christmas/">Warwick Castle</a>, Warks, 23 Nov-5 Jan</h2>



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<p><a href="https://www.warwick-castle.com/explore-1/events/christmas-at-the-castle/">Christmas at the Castle</a>&nbsp;is returning with a stunning light trail which takes 45 minutes to walk around. Expect to see the grounds and gardens dressed in thousands of twinkling lights with breathtaking projections on the castle walls. If you’re feeling brave enough there’s also an outdoor ice skating rink, and festive food stalls to grab snacks and a mulled wine.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-coombe-abbey-near-coventry-warks-30-nov-31-dec"><a href="https://www.coombeabbey.com/product/luminate-coombe/">Coombe Abbey</a>, near Coventry, Warks, 30 Nov-  31 Dec</h2>



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<p>As if Coombe Abbey Park isn’t magical enough, see it all lit up on this mesmerising mile-long trail.  New for this year is LUMINATE, there’s ambient music too so you can really get in the festive mood and firepits for toasting marshmallows along the way. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">And over in the capital</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-in-the-city">CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-at-kew-kew-gardens-richmond-london-13-nov-5-jan"><a href="https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas at Kew</a>, Kew Gardens, Richmond, London, 13 Nov – 5 Jan</h2>



<p>Returning for its 12th year,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kew Gardens’ winter trail</a>&nbsp;is back lighting up the night skies with sparkling tunnels of light, dancing waterside reflections, trees drenched in jewel-like colour and the flickering flames of the fire garden. As usual advanced booking is essential so get your elves together and get in there quick.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hampton-court-london"><a href="https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/hampton-court-palace-ice-rink/#gs.geviig">Hampton Court</a>, London</h2>



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<p>Enter the whimsical world of the Hampton Court Palace illuminated winter wilderness. The trail winds through the palace’s formal gardens, where you’ll encounter an assortment of glorious illuminations. Then fill up on all the festive food and drink on offer at the extended street food market. Don’t mind if we do. Go for a spin around the ice rink and browse the Christmas Fayre.</p>


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