PT N YORKS Winter 19

Winter
Warmers
Award-winning Yorkshire’s Winter
Wonderland Returns to York
Designer Outlet To 5th January
Celebrating its 15th year in the city
and its 10th at the centre.
The Ice Factor, the North of
England’s largest outdoor ice rink
at 975 sq m, once again has a 30ft
high sparkling Christmas tree as its
centrepiece. This magical setting
makes for the perfect festive
experience for all ages.
Christmas would not be the same
without a visit to SANTA and his
elves. Visits to Santa’s Grotto are
priced at £5 per child.
The vintage funfair features rides
from the golden era of fairgrounds.
Shop the perfect gifts for up to 60%
less than the RRP from favourite
premium brands. Those travelling
in groups can also enjoy a special
Christmas at
Burton Agnes Hall
14th November to
23rd December
Each Christmas, the walled gardens
at Burton Agnes Hall, provide the
ingredients for some of the loveliest
natural decorations imaginable. Each
corner of the Elizabethan home is
decorated to create a wonderland
with traditional and contemporary
handmade decorations.
The family passion for Christmas
festivities and love of craft inspires
a very special festive experience.
Young visitors are very welcome
indeed, and can find a handmade
felt snowman doll hidden in each
room by the Cunliffe-Lister children.
Visitors will be inspired with the
abundant joys of Christmas. For more
information about events taking
place please call 01262 490324 or
www.burtonagnes.com
Christmas cheer with an additional
10% discount at participating stores
when they pre-book online.
Booking is recommended for
skating. Tickets for skating and the
funfair can be purchased on site.
For more information visit www.
yorkshireswinterwonderland.com
or call 01653 619169.
Unique Christmas
Experience With
Magical Sleigh
Rides
For a truly unforgettable
Christmas experience, prebook
your visit from the 23rd
November to the 24th December
for an enchanting day for the
whole family. Check-in at Elf
Airlines with the Elf Airline Crew
and look out for your name
in lights on the live departure
board. Create your own Piglets
Passport and don’t forget to
allow 30 minutes prior to your
departure time for security and
elf and safety procedures! Board
Santa’s Sleigh for a unique ride
to his Woodland Village. Visit
mid-week for special discounted
prices, plus groups, nurseries
and schools get a discounted
rate. Pre-booked tickets only
and limited availability, go to
www.pigletsadventurefarm.
com. Tel: 01904 499183
Santa is flying
here to see you!
The excitement begins with Santa’s
jolly elves giving each child their own
festive activity pack. Venture through
breathtaking surroundings. Chief Elf
Chestnut has the important task of
warming you up before entering the
stunning grotto that leads you through
to meet Santa. Receive a special gift
and have a photo taken, which you
buy in the Christmas Shop.
Tickets to see Santa can be
purchased ONLINE ONLY, selected
dates from 1st to 24th December.
Mother Shipton’s will be hosting a
Champion Day on 30th November
for children and adults who would
prefer a quieter, more relaxed visit
to Santa with no bright lights or loud
noises. For more information visit
www.mothershipton.co.uk/events/
christmas/ Places are limited, don’t
miss out! Book now at
www.mothershipton.digitickets.
co.uk/tickets
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Fin-tastic Christmas Gifts
Are you looking for a unique
Christmas gift this year? Well why
not treat your loved ones to a
fantastic family day out with The
Deep’s gift vouchers. These can
be put towards a family day out at
the aquarium, in the café, shop or
evening restaurant. You could also
choose an adoption pack, which
are ideal for those with a love of a
marine world, a VIP 1:1 experience
where you can get behind
the scenes with our experts, a
children’s group experience getting
hands on with some of our daily
Come and
join Flamingo
Land’s magical
Christmas
Experience!
Included in this special visit
you can: • see Santa in his
grotto • select a present from
Santa's magical toy shop •
Join Mrs Claus to make some
festive cookies • meet our
two reindeer • decorate some
Christmas marshmallows • join
the elves to make your own
magical milkshake • write a
letter to Lapland • create tree
decorations • meet our animals
in the stable • take a trip on
the Santa Express (weather
dependent) • meet Peter Rabbit
• visit our award winning zoo and
enjoy a selection of children's
rides. You can enjoy ALL of this
for only £16.95 (children), £4.95
(under 1) and £12.95 (adults)
To book visit
www.flamingoland.co.uk/
christmas or call 08004088840
Christmas and beyond, at your
favourite forest!
Dalby Forest love winter in the forest
and this season there’s so much to
look forward to! They have got all
sorts happening from Christmas
trees and festive crafts to stone
carving sessions and star gazing
evenings. Plus you can try out the
latest adventure, the Shaun the Sheep
Farmageddon glow trail! There’s also
Dalby Diddys forest school kids club
for parents and little ones. Visit online
for all the details or give them a ring.
Telephone: 01751 460295
tasks, an exclusive tunnel dining
experience and many more.
Find out more at
www.thedeep.co.uk.
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/
dalbyforest
Email: dalbyvisitorcentre@
forestryengland.uk
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