This is Y December 2020 Digital Edition

INSPIRATION
LIGHTWATER VALLEY
Be enchanted by the fantastic family-friendly
Alice in Winterland giant lanterns display as the
sun sets over Lightwater Valley. Embark on a magical
journey to meet the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts,
and of course, Alice herself as she embarks on an
amazing adventure.
Dazzling giant illuminated sculptures will illustrate favourite
stories from Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the
Looking Glass. Discover a giant chess board, watch the
Mad Hatter prepare for his crazy tea party, marvel at the
four-metre tall Alice lantern and come face to face with
the infamous Queen of Hearts herself. The luminous trail
travels through a glowing garden with massive mushrooms,
illuminated tulips and fabulous flamingos. Families can
enjoy some traditional fairground fun including a spin on
the carousel and take to the night sky on the Skyrider.
HAREWOOD HOUSE
Beautifully lit and festively decorated, explore Harewood’s
gardens and grounds during the festive season. Visit the
beautiful Bird Garden, purchase pressies in the Courtyard
Shop and Harewood’s new Christmas Shop on the Terrace.
CASTLE HOWARD
Enjoy a winter walk in the gardens and grounds. Marvel
at the 30 foot outdoor Christmas tree and sparkling
tree-lined drive. Let off steam with the little ones at the
Adventure Playground. Indulge in some festive late night
shopping and eating in the Courtyard. Pick the perfect
tree from the Garden Centre and perhaps a wonderful
wreath, a gorgeous gift or even some special dog pressies.
Plus there’s wood fired pizza, hot dogs, hot chocolate,
mulled wine and marshmallow toasting and fabulous
Father Christmas events too.
Harewood Christmas 2019 © Tom Arber.
FOUNTAINS ABBEY
AND STUDLEY ROYAL
WATER GARDEN
See three different kinds of wonderful wild deer being fed
near St Mary’s Church through the colder season and each
weekend in December as the afternoon light starts to fade,
make your way to Fountains Abbey and wander through
the ruins aglow with bright and colourful lights.
Images clockwise from top left:
Lightwater Valley, Harewood House,
Castle Howard and Lightwater Valley.
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