Winter Wonderlands
Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland
Dorset To 2 January 2023
Follow the fabulous Christmas Tree Wonderland Trail from Bournemouth seafront to enjoy festive lights and giant baubles, before making your way to the Victorian Lower Gardens, where you will find yourself stepping into a fairytale world of shimmering trees beautifully decorated with lights. Entry is free.
christmastreewonderland.co.uk Stay at… Longfield
Touring Caravan Park
longfieldcaravanpark.co.uk
Carmarthen Winter Wonderland South Wales To 5 January 2023
Ice skating, a family funfair and plenty of delicious festive food are just some of the many splendid things the whole family can enjoy at this gorgeous wonderland.
There’s also the only ice bar in Wales, a visit to Santa’s grotto and a huge selection of Christmas craft stalls to browse. Various prices.
www.carmarthen winterwonderland.co.uk
Stay at… Woodland Rise
Camping and Caravan Park
woodland-rise.com
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland London To 2 January 2023
The biggest Christmas extravaganza in the whole of the UK (1) includes its largest ice rink, the world-famous Zippos Christmas Circus, fantastic ice-sculpting workshops and the magical Ice Kingdom (2). While you’re there, don’t miss Santaland, Santa’s Grotto, the real ice slide and the giant wheel. Various prices.
hydeparkwinterwonderland.com Stay at… Abbey Wood CAMC Site
caravanclub.co.uk
Kielder Winter Wonderland Northumberland Various dates to 23 December 2022
With the bonus of a truly glorious setting in Kielder Water & Forest Park (see p37), this full-day experience is just packed with activities for the young ones, including helping
Mrs Christmas get ready for the big day, a visit to the elves’ workshop and a walk through the forest to track down Father Christmas. You also get the chance to meet some real reindeer! Tickets cost £29.50.
kielderwinterwonderland.com Stay at… Ravenshill Caravan Site CL Tel 01434 250 083
Nottingham Winter Wonderland Nottinghamshire To 31 December 2022
With a fabulous ice rink, a new sky skate ice path, an observation wheel and a toboggan slide, there’s plenty to entertain visitors of all ages at this ice-themed event.
The grown-ups can also enjoy pausing for a drink at the Ice and Altitude Ski bars, and discover great food, live entertainment and a busy Christmas market. Various prices.
nottinghamwinter wonderland.co.uk
Stay at… Sherwood Forest
Holiday Park
sherwoodforestholidaypark.co.uk
Todds Leap Winter Wonderland Northern Ireland To 22 December 2022
Visit Northern Ireland’s premier outdoor adventure centre and you can enjoy the festive experience of Santa’s Grotto packed with activities, from boarding his off-road sleigh to helping elves in the workshop.
Buy treats in the Christmas Courtyard and don’t miss meeting Santa’s animals. Tickets are £20.50.
toddsleap.com/events/ winter-wonderland
Stay at… Clare Glen Caravan Park
getactiveabc.com/facility/ clare-glen-caravan-park
Meet Santa at Drusillas Various dates to 23 Dec 2022
Journey south to Drusillas Park in Sussex to meet Santa in the Christmas Grotto. Your visit includes a one-to-one with Santa (3), a photo opportunity and a Christmas gift. Visitors can also enjoy a nose-to-nose experience with a pack of beautiful, friendly huskies in the Park’s Ice Cave. Tickets cost £17.50.
drusillas.co.uk/ christmas-events
Ice factor
Head to the Ice Factor at Kinlochleven in Scotland to enjoy a spot of indoor ice climbing. The climbing wall has 500 tonnes of real snow and ice, to a height of 12m. Adult beginners can enjoy a one-hour taster session for £39 (£29 for 12-18s). ice-factor.co.uk
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