Tuesday, 1 December is Giving Tuesday. It’s been a miserable year for many and this could be the day you make something positive out of 2020. Join us during the day, and enjoy a craft experience; browse our shop for handmade Christmas Gifts and craft materials; take a tour of the Studio and find out more about the work we do, our COVID secure measures, and how you could get involved. Each creative session has a suggested donation of £5 and is bookable via our website.
In the heart of Broseley, Santa has set up his Grotto to welcome children to share their ever growing wish list! Festive fun for all the family to enjoy.
There will be an intimate walk through experience with photo opportunity’s for the children & family as a whole. We can even guarantee snow!
A magical adventure by Land Rover through the illuminated woodland to see Santa in his real hillside Grotto.
Arrive at Hawkstone Park Hotel and check in for your trip. After a warming festive drink you’ll be whisked off in one of our Land Rovers across the Park, under the Wishing Arch and up the steep hill to Santa’s spectacular network of caves.
Wander around the decorated, fairy-lit caverns and tunnels until you finally arrive at your destination – the magical grotto itself! Where every child is greeted by Santa and gets a gift.
Pre-booking is essential and spaces fill up quickly so book yours while you can! Once they are gone they are gone.
With a wide selection of handmade crafts and Christmas gifts from talented Shropshire crafts people, you’re sure to find that special gift for your family and friends.
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December.
10am – 4pm.
Free entry.
A beautifully decorated steam train is waiting to take you to Lapland for your Christmas adventure…
Everyone will receive a drink and a seasonal sweet treat to enjoy as you settle down before steaming through the wonderful Dee Valley.
Jump off the train to go and see Santa in his grotto and receive a special gift from Santa’s elves.
Watch the magic elf do some tricks, you will be amazed at what he can do.
Pop in the café for a warm drink and back on the train to Llangollen
Departures are available from at 11.00 12.00 13.35 14.35
Your ticket includes:
Reserved private compartment on a decorated steam train.
Train travel from Llangollen to Lapland (Carrog) and return (approximately 30 minutes each way). Your visit will be approximately 2 hours including a 45 minute stop at Lapland
Complimentary drink and sweet treat for each passenger.
See Santa at Lapland.
Quality present for each child.
Would you like to learn more about our wonderful Christmas traditions? The Castle will be creating trails for all the family over three weekends in December starting with the Yule Log on 5 & 6 December. On 12 and 13 December our theme is the Lord of Misrule and on 19 and 20 December we celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas. Entry is £2.50 and each trail is open from 12.00 to 3.00pm. Complete a trail to win a prize!
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Welcome to Christmas @ Stanford.
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Introducing our Outdoor Christmas Parties for you and five of your favourite friends, family or work colleagues in a VIP Christmas Cabin. You will enjoy a wonderful hot 2 course meal consisting of beautiful Ogleshield cheese from Somerset, smothered over Hereford Steak, Sausage, Salt Beef or Portobello Mushrooms…add baby roast potatoes and you’re onto a winner…all meat home grown, made and cured and washed down with hot mulled wine.
If you are celebrating a birthday let us know for a free bottle of Prosecco!
We have called upon some local bands to get you into the party spirit they are The Weekenders / Good to Go / Amy Winehouse Tribute / The Ronaldos / Libby Gliksman & Andy O’Brien. Add that with our resident DJ Lady Heidi, expect Maria Carey Sandwiched between Wham and Michael Buble and we have a perfect recipe for a Covid safe, secure and fun way to enjoy Christmas.
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Panto is coming to Alderford…Oh, yes it is!
Following the success of this summer’s sell out production of The Wind in the Willows, Immersion Theatre are thrilled to be returning this Christmas with Alderford’s biggest, most spectacular and fun-filled festive treat: Dick Whittington!
Packed with hilarious routines, heaps of socially distanced audience interaction, and a host of chart-topping hits, this high energy, exciting story about a young man seeking his fame and fortune among the bright lights of the big city promises to be the purrrr-fect Christmas experience!
So, what are you waiting for? Wrap up warm, grab a hot chocolate or mulled wine, enjoy a mince pie, and sit beneath the stars under the shelter of a gorgeous marquee as you enjoy Alderford’s first ever pop up panto in the most idyllic of settings.
Socially distanced for your safety and enjoyment.
12th – 23rd December 2020
Book tickets: www.alderford.com/panto
A SOCIALLY-DISTANCED “POP-UP” PANTOMIME ADVENTURE PURRRFECT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Panto is coming to Alderford…Oh, yes it is!
Following the success of this summer’s sell out production of The Wind in the Willows, Immersion Theatre are thrilled to be returning this Christmas with Alderford’s biggest, most spectacular and fun-filled festive treat: Dick Whittington!
Packed with hilarious routines, heaps of socially distanced audience interaction, and a host of chart-topping hits, this high energy, exciting story about a young man seeking his fame and fortune among the bright lights of the big city promises to be the purrrr-fect Christmas experience!
So, what are you waiting for? Wrap up warm, grab a hot chocolate or mulled wine, enjoy a mince pie, and sit beneath the stars under the shelter of a gorgeous marquee as you enjoy Alderford’s first ever pop up panto in the most idyllic of settings.
Dick Whittington runs from Dec. 12 – Dec 23, 2020 at Alderford Lake. Tickets can be booked by visiting www.alderford.com/panto
Socially distanced for your safety and enjoyment.
Would you like to learn more about our wonderful Christmas traditions? The Castle will be creating trails for all the family over three weekends in December starting with the Yule Log on 5 & 6 December. On 12 and 13 December our theme is the Lord of Misrule and on 19 and 20 December we celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas. Entry is £2.50 and each trail is open from 12.00 to 3.00pm. Complete a trail to win a prize!
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40 fantastic stalls of locally produced high quality food, drink and craft to fulfil all your needs for Christmas.
The stallholders attend Shrewsbury throughout the year at the monthly Farmers Market and Made In Shropshire craft events.
The market will have social distancing measures in place for safety.
Would you like to learn more about our wonderful Christmas traditions? The Castle will be creating trails for all the family over three weekends in December starting with the Yule Log on 5 & 6 December. On 12 and 13 December our theme is the Lord of Misrule and on 19 and 20 December we celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas. Entry is £2.50 and each trail is open from 12.00 to 3.00pm. Complete a trail to win a prize!
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The Elf who forgot about Christmas
Come and join our elves for bit of festive cheer! Meet Jolly, Giggles & Happy Socks as they prepare for Christmas. They’ll stop by your cabin to say hello and play some silly games, sing some songs and give you your Elf report to decide if you’re naughty or nice!
Then settle in, get cosy and prepare to watch our show. Our Head Elf Jolly is about to go on a magical journey, she just doesn’t know it yet. Clap along as you meet Simon the Snowman, Tommy the toy solider and Fifi the Fairy and help Jolly understand what Christmas is really all about.
This interactive musical performance is fun for all the family and is guaranteed to bring a bit of sparkle to your day, so get your family together, bring in the grandparents and all enjoy Christmas 2020 at these Covid Safe Outdoor Christmas Parties.
Sit back and relax in comfort as you admire the beautiful Dee Valley in our specially decorated carriages.
Adults receive a mince pie and a tipple and children can enjoy a treat and a drink.
Come and join your Guide for a historic walking tour of the Castle grounds and the rooms inside. Learn about its fascinating history and changes over the years. Then warm up with a hot drink and mince pie or cake.
Come and join your Guide for a historic walking tour of the Castle grounds and the rooms inside. Learn about its fascinating history and changes over the years. Then warm up with a hot drink and mince pie or cake.
Come and join your Guide for a historic walking tour of the Castle grounds and the rooms inside. Learn about its fascinating history and changes over the years. Then warm up with a hot drink and mince pie or cake.
Come and join your Guide for a historic walking tour of the Castle grounds and the rooms inside. Learn about its fascinating history and changes over the years. Then warm up with a hot drink and mince pie or cake.
