Gloucestershire Echo

Winter wonderland Festive plans are confirmed

- Maisie LILLYWHITE maisie.lillywhite@reachplc.com

AN exciting new attraction will be coming to just across the county border this Christmas. It might only be May, but the Three Counties Showground in Malvern has announced that ‘a world of festive wonder’ will be arriving to the Showground in November.

The event, which will be running until January 2022, is the perfect opportunit­y for fans of the festive season to immerse themselves in a magical wonderland.

A festive food quarter, daytime entertainm­ent, and a winter light trail are among the fun experience­s promised at Winter Glow 2021-22.

Visitors will be able to skate on one of the region’s largest real ice rinks, and relax over lunch at the indoor Ice Cafe afterwards.

There will also be a spectacula­r new light trail, which sparkles across the grounds under starlight, boasting giant illuminati­ons.

But for those looking for a rush, a giant observatio­n wheel will soar thrill seekers to a great height, so they can see Malvern from a whole new perspectiv­e.

An Arctic Express train will be meandering magically around the grounds, offering families the traditiona­l yet personalis­ed opportunit­y to meet Father Christmas and the elves in his cosy cabin.

Winter Glow will kick off in the mid- dle of November, with the opening of the impressive ice rink, then followed by the Illuminate­d Light Trail, Mal- vern’s first giant observatio­n wheel, and, finally, the Father Christmas experience­s happening throughout December.

Tantse Walter, from Winter Glow, said: “We are super excited to be bringing a brand new festive attraction to Malvern this winter,

“There really is something for everyone, from unforgetta­ble Santa experience­s for little ones, with each family guaranteed a private audience in Santa’s cabin, indoor ice skating for the whole family, to phenomenal views from the 120ft observatio­n wheel and festive atmosphere throughout the new illuminate­d light trail.” Free parking will be available on site. For more informatio­n and to book tickets, visit winterglow.co.uk/

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