Wealden Times | WT258 | November 2023 | Christmas Gift Supplement inside

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Take note! We’ve rounded up the best
of what to see and do near you
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Light Fantastic
Looking for brilliant ideas for festive outings this season? You won’t want
to miss the spectacular Christmas Lights at picture-perfect Leeds Castle
from 24th November until 31st December, brought to you by Sony
Music and created by Culture Creative. Prepare to be wowed by
new installations as well as some previously seen favourites as you
wander through the magical trail. Appearing for the first time this
year is Loomaland’s hypnotic Cygnus, whilst other mesmerising
new features include 12 days of Christmas by North Devon
artist Woody Fox and Heart Walk by Cristina Ottonello.
Chandelier Walk, by Crescent Moon Events, is a series of
beautifully designed chandeliers delicately suspended in the
trees, whilst Squidsoup’s Feast of Light features immersive,
glowing strings filled with all the colours of the rainbow.
You can also catch a glimpse of Father Christmas
along the way and enjoy some festive snacks.
It’s well worth booking early to secure
your chosen date and time.
christmaslightsatleedscastle.seetickets.com
Winter
Wonderland
It’s time to wrap up warm, get outdoors
and blow away the cobwebs with
National Trust this month. If you’re
keen to get the family out in the fresh
air head to Claremont Landscape
Gardens for The Snow Queen family
trail between 25th November and 2nd
January. Explore the magical installations
reflecting scenes from the story with
activities along the way (normal
charges apply) nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/
surrey/claremont-landscape-garden.
Or how about the Winter Welly Wander
at Winkworth from 16th December to
3rd January. Pick up a trail sheet at the
welcome kiosk and play a range of wellybased
games for some rosy-cheeked fun.
£2 per child plus normal admission.
nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/
winkworth-arboretum
ALL THE
TRIMMINGS
Taywell Farmshop in
Goudhurst will be holding
The Spirit of Christmas on 24th
November from noon until 7pm. Visit
their local stockists and sample plenty of
tasty produce. All sorts of delicious festive
delights will be on offer and you’ll be
able to get your Christmas sorted by
ordering hampers, turkeys and all the
trimmings. Bespoke and corporate
hampers will be made to order by
the Taywell Hamper Co. who also
supply picnic hampers all year round.
taywellfarm.co.uk
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