THE wonder of Christmas returns to Bolton Abbey with an enchanted woodland experience this holiday season.
A festive woodland adventure is coming to Bolton Abbey this Christmas as Father Christmas returns, to the reimagined festive village in the heart of Strid Wood.
This year’s Christmas village has been transformed to fully immerse visitors in the wonders of nature, with Father Christmas’ traditional woodland helpers welcoming visitors and guiding them through interactive bushcraft activities.
Children will enjoy a hands-on learning adventure providing a sense of accomplishment, from lighting the village fire and roasting their own cocoa beans for hot chocolate, to enjoying activities including axe throwing, as well as clay candle making and natural crafts to take home.
Throughout the experience, each family will be invited to have a private visit with Father Christmas in his cosy log cabin, complete with a log burning stove and a smaller ‘elf door’ just for children to enter through.
The friendly woods people will help children turn their carefully roasted cocoa beans into hot chocolate, before enjoying a festive tale told by Father Christmas and his helpers.
Each child will receive a special present from Father Christmas for them to take home, along with memories of an unforgettable Christmas adventure.
The festive woodland experience will be held each weekend day from Saturday, November 23 to Sunday, December 15, and each day from the Friday, December 20, to Monday, December 23.
Relaxed sessions are also available for children with additional needs who wish to meet Father Christmas in a more peaceful environment.
The popular festive trail will also return to Bolton Abbey on November 30, with new clues and installations to guide visitors along ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ themed trail within Strid Wood.
Following a popular session last year, RHS Chelsea silver medallist and Ilkley resident Vanessa Wellock will take over the Christmas village to host a wreath making workshop on Friday, December 6.
Moira Smith, Visitor Experience and Marketing Manager at Bolton Abbey, said: “Every year we cherish being able to bring people together in the unique and beautiful environment here at Bolton Abbey, giving them unforgettable memories with family and friends.
“This year, we wanted to create unique experiences that mean the children can enjoy learning new skills. As always, we look to work with local creatives and strive to source goods and materials found across the estate.”
For more information about the festive events at Bolton Abbey visit boltonabbey.com/whats-on/
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