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A magical world of festive fun<br />
Your guide to a magical winter break<br />
<strong>at</strong> <strong>Sherwood</strong> <strong>Forest</strong><br />
11th November to 22nd December 2011
A magical world of festive fun<br />
Festive Fireworks<br />
Wrap up warm and wander down to<br />
the shore of the lake where you’ll<br />
have the perfect view of a fantastic<br />
festive spectacle th<strong>at</strong> all the family<br />
can enjoy. In a dram<strong>at</strong>ic display th<strong>at</strong><br />
takes place over the still w<strong>at</strong>er of<br />
the lake, this exhilar<strong>at</strong>ing fireworks<br />
show is guaranteed to put everyone<br />
in a celebr<strong>at</strong>ory mood.<br />
When: Every Wednesday and<br />
Sunday <strong>at</strong> 6pm<br />
FREE<br />
We are uniquely placed in the heart of the forest and governed<br />
strictly by the <strong>Forest</strong>ry Commission on fire control, so we must ask<br />
guests not to bring their own fireworks, sparklers or Chinese lanterns<br />
onto the Village. Any guest found to be using their own fireworks will be<br />
requested to leave the Village.<br />
Main Viewing Area<br />
First Aid Point (The Bo<strong>at</strong>house)<br />
Beach<br />
Viewing Area<br />
RESTRICTED ACCESS<br />
DURING FIREWORKS<br />
Please use design<strong>at</strong>ed viewing areas<br />
Huck’s<br />
Huck’s Priv<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Viewing Area<br />
Village Square<br />
Bring a paying adult (18 years+) Bring an adult (18 years+)
Welcome to Winter Wonderland<br />
<strong>Sherwood</strong> <strong>Forest</strong> is a truly magical place<br />
during Winter Wonderland and it’ s just<br />
bursting with exciting things to see and do.<br />
Use this guide to help plan your festive fun!<br />
Outdoor Sk<strong>at</strong>ing Rink<br />
Come and enjoy the magic of sk<strong>at</strong>ing in our wonderful forest<br />
environment! Our fantastic outdoor rink is ideal for experiencing<br />
the thrills and spills of sk<strong>at</strong>ing. All ages and abilities are welcome.<br />
Sk<strong>at</strong>e sizes range from Children’s 8 to Adult’s 13. For tiny tots,<br />
we have special double blade bob sk<strong>at</strong>es, perfect for th<strong>at</strong><br />
first sk<strong>at</strong>ing experience.<br />
Outdoor Family Fun Sk<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Release your inner Torvill or Dean with our fabulous family fun<br />
sk<strong>at</strong>ing session.<br />
Sk<strong>at</strong>ing Party<br />
Disco fun for all the family! Build confidence and practise your<br />
moves on our superb sk<strong>at</strong>ing rink.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Map Ref F11<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 45 minutes<br />
Age: 1 year 6 months+<br />
Price: Adult £5.50, Child £4.50<br />
Santa’s Woodland Workshop<br />
Guess who’s coming to <strong>Center</strong> <strong>Parcs</strong>?<br />
None other than Santa, who is taking<br />
a well-earned break with his little<br />
helpers before the ’big night’. He has<br />
set up his magical workshop in the<br />
woods so th<strong>at</strong> he can make any last<br />
minute presents – he’ll even give you<br />
a present to take away.<br />
He’s looking forward to meeting you<br />
there and having his picture taken<br />
with you and has asked us to remind<br />
you to bring your letter along.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Map Ref F10<br />
Price: £10.00 per Child<br />
For days and times of activities please check the<br />
Winter Wonderland planner <strong>at</strong> the back of this booklet.
Advent Calendar<br />
Counting down to Christmas is such<br />
a big part of the fun. Join us for the<br />
chance to open the door of the day<br />
and reveal the winning prize. From<br />
1st December.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Outside Starbucks,<br />
The Village Square, Map Ref E10<br />
FREE<br />
Visit the Reindeer<br />
Meet the members of Santa’s furry<br />
flying squad as they prepare for<br />
Christmas Eve.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Map Ref F10<br />
FREE<br />
Christmas Entertainment<br />
Nothing captures the spirit<br />
of Christmas like the sounds<br />
of carols, festive songs and<br />
entertainment. Come along<br />
and listen to the seasonal<br />
sounds of our fantastic<br />
local choirs.<br />
When: See timetable next to<br />
the stage <strong>at</strong> Starbucks, The<br />
Village Square, Map Ref E10<br />
FREE<br />
Bring a paying adult (18 years+) Bring an adult (18 years+)
Christmas Bauble Painting<br />
Here is your opportunity to cre<strong>at</strong>e your own personalised<br />
festive pottery bauble - perfect to take home as a holiday<br />
keepsake or as a seasonal gift.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Pottery Painting Studio, Map Ref E10<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 1 hour Age: 1 month+ Price: £12.00<br />
Christmas Ceramics<br />
Splash some paint and design your own Christmas tree<br />
decor<strong>at</strong>ions with your family and friends in our fun and<br />
cre<strong>at</strong>ive pottery painting session.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Pottery Painting Studio, Map Ref E10<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 1 hour Age: 1 month+ Price: £12.00<br />
Christmas Crafts<br />
Children love cre<strong>at</strong>ing their own gifts and decor<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
They can make a masterpiece <strong>at</strong> this cre<strong>at</strong>ive craft session.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Pottery Painting Studio, Map Ref E10<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 20 minutes per item<br />
Age: 3-7 years Price: £4.50 per item<br />
Christmas Willow Weaving<br />
Try your hand <strong>at</strong> this ancient craft and weave your very<br />
own willow Christmas Wre<strong>at</strong>h or Christmas Angel.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: The N<strong>at</strong>ure Centre, Map Ref E3<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 1 hour 30 minutes Age: 8 years+ Price: £15.00<br />
Cracker Making Workshop<br />
Children will have festive fun cre<strong>at</strong>ing their own cracker<br />
in this workshop.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Time Out Clubhouse, Map Ref F12<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 45 minutes Age: 3-7 years Price: £8.50<br />
Design Your Own Christmas Stocking<br />
Add to the excitement of your little ones this Christmas by<br />
letting them make their very own Christmas stocking.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Time Out Clubhouse, Map Ref F12<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 45 minutes Age: 3-7 years Price: £8.50<br />
For days and times of activities please check the<br />
Winter Wonderland planner <strong>at</strong> the back of this booklet.
Festive Carriage Rides<br />
Take a Christmassy Horse and Carriage Ride around our<br />
beautiful Village. With bells on the horse and an elegantly<br />
decor<strong>at</strong>ed carriage to snuggle up in, all you have to do is<br />
sit back and enjoy the ride.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: The Village Square, Map Ref E10<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 15 minutes Price: Adult £9.00, Child £7.00<br />
Festive Jingle Bell Rock and Rollersk<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Under the dazzling disco lights get all the family sk<strong>at</strong>ing or<br />
blading to the fun sounds of Christmas Rock and Roll hits.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Jardin des Sports, Map Ref F12<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 45 minutes Minimum Sk<strong>at</strong>e Size: Junior 11<br />
Price: Adult £5.50, Child £4.50<br />
Festive Little Chefs<br />
Design your own Apron and Tasty Tre<strong>at</strong> for Christmas. You will<br />
also decor<strong>at</strong>e a box to carry it in with your favourite design so<br />
you can leave it out for Santa on Christmas Eve.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Time Out Clubhouse, Map Ref F12<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 3 hours Age: 3-7 years Price: £18.00<br />
Festive Pony Rides to or from Santa<br />
Make your child’s visit to Santa’s Woodland Workshop even<br />
more magical with a pony ride there or back. Please remember<br />
to book your Santa’s Woodland Workshop visit separ<strong>at</strong>ely and<br />
allow extra time for your pony ride.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Pick up point opposite Rajinda Pradesh or outside<br />
Santa’s Woodland Workshop<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 5 minutes<br />
Age: 3-8 years Price: £6.00<br />
Festive Treasure Trail<br />
A gre<strong>at</strong> festive family event on bikes. Follow the clues and<br />
crack the codes to claim your prize!<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Jardin des Sports Cycle Park, Map Ref E/F12<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: Allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes<br />
Price: Adult £4.50, Child £3.50<br />
Bring a paying adult (18 years+) Bring an adult (18 years+)
Frosty the Snowman Workshop<br />
Our Frosty the Snowman Workshop is a wonderful opportunity<br />
for some festive family fun. With glitter, sprinkles and snow<br />
shakers, you can make some magical wintry pictures or design<br />
an extra special sparkly gift.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Time Out Clubhouse, Map Ref F12<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 1 hour Age: 3-7 years Price: £12.50<br />
Lantern Making Workshop<br />
Here’s a brilliant cre<strong>at</strong>ive workshop with a difference –<br />
we provide all m<strong>at</strong>erials for children to cre<strong>at</strong>e their own<br />
fabulously festive lantern.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Time Out Clubhouse, Map Ref F12<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 45 minutes Age: 3-7 years Price: £8.50<br />
Merry Berry Ball<br />
This is the perfect children’s bash this party season. Enjoy games,<br />
dancing and nibbles. You can come in your fancy dress outfits, or<br />
if you prefer come in your best party clothes.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Time Out Clubhouse, Map Ref F12<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 3 hours Age: 3-7 years Price: £16.50<br />
Rupert Bear’s ® Festive Party<br />
Songs and stories on the ultim<strong>at</strong>e Teddy Bears’ picnic. It’s<br />
Christmas time and the teddy bears want to have some fun.<br />
Follow the teddy trail to the famous Teddy Bears’ picnic, where<br />
you will meet a very special guest – Rupert Bear®.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: At the Singing Reindeer near Guest Services, Map Ref E11<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 1 hour Age: 2-5 years Price: £9.00<br />
Rupert Bear TM : © (2011) Classic Media Distribution Limited/Express<br />
Newspapers. All rights reserved.<br />
Santa and Snowman Hunt<br />
A special Christmas treasure hunt for children. They’ll have a<br />
gre<strong>at</strong> time as they follow a trail on the hunt to find Santa and<br />
Snowman shapes hidden around the forest. When they’ve found<br />
them all, they’ll win an exciting Christmas gift.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: At the Singing Reindeer near Guest Services, Map Ref E11<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 30 minutes Age: 2-5 years Price: £5.00<br />
For days and times of activities please check the<br />
Winter Wonderland planner <strong>at</strong> the back of this booklet.
Santa’s Tre<strong>at</strong>s<br />
Cre<strong>at</strong>e an extra special present to leave for Santa and Rudolph<br />
this year. Come and choose a design and decor<strong>at</strong>ion for delicious<br />
Christmas Cookies and make some special festive sweets.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Time Out Clubhouse, Map Ref F12<br />
Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 45 minutes<br />
Age: 3-7 years Price: £8.50<br />
Aladdin – Pantomime<br />
Come along and boo, hiss and cheer as we take you on a journey<br />
through old Peking in this traditional family pantomime. This<br />
fantastic show for all ages is gre<strong>at</strong> fun for the whole family.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: The Venue, Map Ref E10<br />
Price: Adult £12.95, Child £8.95<br />
Big 2011 Quiz<br />
Just how much of this year can you remember? There’s been<br />
plenty of celebrity goings-on, sporting achievements and world<br />
shaping events and this is the chance for guests of any age to<br />
test their memory.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: The Sports Café, Jardin des Sports, Map Ref F12<br />
Price: Adult £3.50, Child £2.50<br />
Breakfast with Santa<br />
Christmas is a busy time for Santa and th<strong>at</strong>’s why he<br />
needs a really good breakfast to start the day. Join him<br />
with Mrs Claus and his helpful Elves and choose from our<br />
extensive breakfast buffet.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Huck’s, The Village Square North, Map Ref E10<br />
Price: Adult £16.95, Child £11.95<br />
From 17th December only<br />
Bring a paying adult (18 years+) Bring an adult (18 years+)
Early Doors Character Evening in Huck’s<br />
Book a meal <strong>at</strong> Huck’s between 4pm and 6pm to enjoy<br />
an evening of fun with our character entertainers.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Huck’s, The Village Square North, Map Ref E10<br />
Price: £5 deposit per person<br />
Festive Carvery Evening<br />
A fantastic family event. Get in the festive spirit and tre<strong>at</strong><br />
yourselves to a delicious three-course carvery for all the family<br />
on the w<strong>at</strong>erfront.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: The Pancake House, Map Ref F3<br />
Price: Adult £21.50, Child £10.95<br />
Family Festive Party Evening<br />
You’re invited to the coolest party in town in our magical<br />
Winter Wonderland decor<strong>at</strong>ed event. Enjoy a fantastic evening<br />
of family entertainment with street the<strong>at</strong>re to welcome you, a<br />
children’s entertainer, a live band and a disco to complete the<br />
night. Includes a two-course buffet meal.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: The Venue, Map Ref F12<br />
Price: Adult £26.95, Child £11.95<br />
From 3rd December only<br />
Huck’s Firework Premier Viewing<br />
Get front row se<strong>at</strong>s and enjoy the delights of our extensive<br />
Huck’s menu <strong>at</strong> our fantastic fireworks display. Enjoy your meal<br />
before taking up your position in our premium firework viewing<br />
area directly on the lakeside.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Huck’s, The Village Square, Map Ref E10<br />
Price: £5.00 deposit per person (deducted from your final bill)<br />
Jazz Brunch<br />
This is the ultim<strong>at</strong>e in lazy Sunday mornings. Settle down with<br />
the Sunday papers (or a comic for your little ones) and listen<br />
to the mellow sounds of our resident jazz band while you work<br />
your way through our vast hot and cold buffet.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Huck’s, The Village Square South, Map Ref E10<br />
Price: Adult £16.95, Child £8.95<br />
For days and times of activities please check the<br />
Winter Wonderland planner <strong>at</strong> the back of this booklet.
Planner<br />
Festive Activities Mon Tue<br />
Advent Calendar (From 1st December) 11am 3pm<br />
Christmas Bauble Painting<br />
Christmas Ceramics<br />
9.30am<br />
9.30am<br />
Christmas Crafts 10am-2pm 1pm-3pm<br />
Christmas Willow Weaving 10.30am 10am, 1pm<br />
Cracker Making Workshop<br />
Design Your Own Christmas Stocking<br />
(From 1st December)<br />
Festive Carriage Rides<br />
2.30pm<br />
10.30am<br />
From 10am<br />
Festive Jingle Bell Rock and Rollersk<strong>at</strong>e 12.30pm 7pm, 8pm<br />
Festive Little Chefs<br />
Festive Pony Rides to and from Santa<br />
Festive Treasure Trail<br />
Fireworks<br />
Frosty the Snowman Workshop<br />
Lantern Making Workshop<br />
Merry Berry Ball<br />
Outdoor Family Fun Sk<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Rupert Bear’s Festive Party<br />
Santa and Snowman Hunt<br />
Santa’s Tre<strong>at</strong>s<br />
From<br />
11.30am<br />
From 10am<br />
12.15pm<br />
4pm<br />
2.15pm<br />
From 11.30am<br />
11.15am<br />
10am, 2pm<br />
9.15am<br />
Santa’s Woodland Workshop From 10am From 10am<br />
Sk<strong>at</strong>ing Party 3.15pm From 4.30pm<br />
Festive Dining and Entertainment Mon Tue<br />
Aladdin – Pantomime<br />
Big 2011 Quiz<br />
Breakfast with Santa (From 17th December)<br />
Early Doors Character Evening in Huck’s<br />
Family Festive Party Evening (From 3rd December)<br />
Festive Carvery in The Pancake House<br />
Huck’s Firework Premier Viewing<br />
Jazz Brunch<br />
7.30pm<br />
The Winter Wonderland programme runs in addition to our year<br />
round programme of activities. Subject to availability and change.
Wed Thu Fri S<strong>at</strong> Sun<br />
3pm 3pm 11am 3pm 3pm<br />
9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am<br />
9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am<br />
10am-2pm<br />
1pm-3pm<br />
10am, 1pm 10am, 1pm 10.30am 10am, 1pm 10am, 1pm<br />
10.45am<br />
2.30pm<br />
12.30pm 10.30am 10.30am<br />
From 10am From 10am From 10am<br />
7pm, 8pm 7pm, 8pm 12.30pm 7pm, 8pm 7pm, 8pm<br />
9am<br />
9am<br />
From 10am From 10am From 10am From 10am<br />
11am, 2pm 11am, 2pm 11am, 2pm 11am, 2pm<br />
6pm<br />
6pm<br />
2.30pm 12.15pm 10.30am<br />
9.15am, 4pm 4pm 12.15pm<br />
2.15pm<br />
2.15pm<br />
From 10.15am<br />
From<br />
From<br />
From<br />
From<br />
11.30am 11.30am 11.30am 10.15am<br />
1.15pm 12.30pm 12.15pm 1.15pm<br />
11am 10am 10am, 2pm<br />
9.15am 9.15am 9.15am<br />
From 10am From 10am From 10am From 10am From 10am<br />
From 3.15pm From 4.30pm 3.15pm From 4.30pm From 3.15pm<br />
Wed Thu Fri S<strong>at</strong> Sun<br />
From 5pm<br />
From 4pm<br />
6pm<br />
From 9am<br />
From 4pm<br />
7.30pm<br />
From 9am<br />
7pm<br />
2pm<br />
From 5pm<br />
From 4pm<br />
From 10.30am
How to book and<br />
find out more...<br />
To check availability and to make<br />
your booking:<br />
Visit a Booking Desk<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ed in the Jardin des Sports and the Leisure Bowl.<br />
Use a Self Service Booking Point<br />
Situ<strong>at</strong>ed all around the Village, see your map for<br />
specific loc<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
Go online <strong>at</strong> www.centerparcs.co.uk/mybooking<br />
Look for the logo for free access.<br />
By Phone<br />
Call 08448 266 209.<br />
Thursday 6pm and Sunday <strong>at</strong> 2pm
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