PT N YORKS Winter 19

Primary Times North & East Yorkshire
WOW!
what’s on where
15 Nov - 15 Dec
Christmas through the ages
Nunnington Hall YO62 5UY
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Discover the hall as it would have been at
Christmas time throughout history. From the
indulgent Georgian era and impressionist
Victorian age to the memorable post war
years. Wander the historic rooms and enjoy
the immersive festive feeling
16 Nov - 5 Jan
Christmas at the Castle
Castle Howard YO60 7DA
www.castlehoward.co.uk
Enjoy a truly magical day out as Castle
Howard is transformed for the festive
season into a “Christmas Masquerade”.
Experience the magnificent decorations
as you journey through the House’s grand
state rooms. Open fires, candle light and
live music evoke all that we love about this
special time of year.
16 Nov - 6 Jan
The Three Kings: Magic
& Mystery
Barley Hall YO1 8AR
www.barleyhall.co.uk
Gold, frankincense and myrrh... the Three
Kings and their gifts were an evocative part
of the Christmas story in the 15th century,
believed by medieval thinkers to invoke
protection, magic and cures for disease.
Explore how magic infiltrated this religious
time in the middle ages, whilst discovering
the fine line between science, religion and
magic during the medieval period.
16 Nov - 5 Jan
16 Nov - 5 Jan
Yorkshire’s Winter
Wonderland
York Designer Outlet YO19 4TA
Glide gracefully on the North of
England’s largest outdoor ice rink,
with a 30ft high sparkling Christmas
tree as its centrepiece. This magical
setting makes for the perfect family fun
day out, both on and off the ice. Enjoy
thrilling vintage funfair rides and follow
the path through the snowy enchanted
woodland to find Santa’s cosy log cabin
to collect a special gift.
www.yorkshireswinterwonderland.com
21 Nov - 28 Dec
Glow
RHS Garden Harlow Carr HG3 1QB
www.rhs.org.uk
Special lighting effects will bring a touch
of magic and colour to the garden’s
magnificent trees and shrubs and you’ll
get to see iconic features including the
Queen Mother’s Lake, Streamside, Winter
Walk, Doric columns and Alpine House
transformed into enchanting after-dark
highlights.
22 Nov - 30 Dec
22 Nov - 30 Dec
Alice in
Winterland
Lightwater Valley HG4 3HT
Families can delight in the festive
lights as they embark on a journey
of discovery to meet the Mad Hatter,
the Queen of Hearts and, of course,
Alice on their magical trip. Follow the
luminous trail and immerse
themselves in a glowing garden with
massive mushrooms, illuminated
tulips and even a flamingo or two as
the evening becomes curiouser and
curiouser!
www.lightwatervalley.co.uk
23 Nov - 15 Dec
Christmas Donkeys
Coletta & Tyson Garden Centre
HU17 0RU
www.colettagardencentre.co.uk
Come and visit the hugely popular
Christmas Donkeys! They can’t wait to be
stroked and give you some festive cheer!
Selected dates and times. If they can’t get
you into the festive mood then we don’t
know what can.
WHAT’S ON WHERE
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