The Christmas Adventure facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Christmas Adventure |
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| Begins | October |
| Ends | mid-January |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Stockeld Park, Wetherby, Yorkshire, England |
| Coordinates | 53°56′13″N 1°26′02″W / 53.937°N 1.434°W |
The Christmas Adventure is a super fun event that happens every year at Stockeld Park. This huge park is in North Yorkshire, England, and covers about 800 hectares (that's like 2,000 acres!).
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Discover The Christmas Adventure
The Christmas Adventure started as a small extra part of Stockeld Park's big Christmas tree business. But now, it's grown into a huge event with lots of exciting and unique things to do!
What Can You Do There?
When you visit The Christmas Adventure, you can find many cool activities. These include:
- A giant maze shaped like a snowflake. It's based on the famous "12 Days of Christmas" song!
- An amazing Enchanted Wood.
- Europe’s longest man-made Nordic ski trail. You can ski even if there's no snow!
- A fun ice skating rink.
- And, of course, Santa’s Grotto where you can meet Santa Claus himself!
Explore the Enchanted Wood
The Enchanted Wood is one of the most special parts of The Christmas Adventure. People describe it as a mix of theater and fantasy. Imagine walking through a forest lit up by thousands of sparkling lights!
The wood is filled with characters and animals from your favorite fairy tales. There's a path that goes for over 1,200 meters (that's more than three-quarters of a mile!) through the wood. The Nordic ski trail also runs through this magical forest.
Other Fun Spots
Besides the main attractions, The Christmas Adventure also has a Christmas shop. Here you can find gifts and decorations. There's also a cozy café where you can grab a snack or a warm drink.
History and Popularity
The Christmas Adventure first opened its doors in 2006. Since then, it has become very popular! Many newspapers have written about it, like The Times, The Daily Telegraph, the Guardian, and the Yorkshire Post.
When Can You Visit?
The event usually starts at the beginning of October, around the half-term school break. It stays open until after the second weekend of January. That's a long time to enjoy all the festive fun!
How Many People Visit?
It's estimated that over 100,000 people visit The Christmas Adventure each year. It has even won several awards for being such a great event!
