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The Plotters' Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail

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Embark on an enchanting journey through The Plotters’ Forest and create cherished memories with your loved ones this holiday season. Immerse yourself in the magic of our Enchanted Christmas Trail, where twinkling lights and festive music guide your path through a captivating winter wonderland.

As the sun sets and the night sky emerges, watch in awe as the trail comes to life under the blanket of darkness, each corner illuminated with a warm and inviting glow.

Please note there are two ticket options:

Day Tickets

Day Tickets  (From 18th November) are selected times between 10am and 2pm for a 2 hour allocated time slot. These tickets include:

The Plotters’ Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail

2 hours of play in The Plotters’ Forest

A special treat for the children on completion of the trail

Access into the Deer Park anytime of the day between 10am – 4pm

Evening Tickets

Evening Tickets (From 18th November) are selected times between 4pm and 6pm for a 30 minute allocated time slot. These tickets include:

The Plotters’ Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail illuminated at night

A special treat for the children on completion of the trail

Our festive Christmas Shop and Yurt Cafe will be open until 6pm during the evening trails so you can enjoy a hot chocolate and tick some presents off your list!

Please note, if you have also booked for Fireside Stories with Father Christmas you will need to leave additional time to walk to the meeting point at Hunter’s Yard.

Please note these tickets do not include use of the play equipment.

*** PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS AN OUTDOOR FESTIVE-THEMED FAMILY TRAIL NOT A FATHER CHRISTMAS EVENT ***

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Booking required.

The Plotters' Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail - Adult (Day) £6.50 + £0.50 booking fee, Includes access to Deer Park

The Plotters' Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail - Child (Day) £7.50 + £0.50 booking fee. Children aged 1 - 11 years, includes access to Deer Park.

The Plotters' Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail - Raby Member Adult (Day) £1.00 + £0.50 booking fee, includes access to Deer Park

The Plotters' Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail - Raby Member Child (Day) £4.00 + £0.50 booking fee, includes access to Deer Park

The Plotters' Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail - Adult (Night) £4.50 + £0.50 booking fee
Please note - Play equipment closes from 4pm.

The Plotters' Forest Enchanted Christmas Trail - Child (Night) £6.50 + £0.50 booking fee. Children aged 1 - 11 years. Babes in arms free.

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2023 (18 Nov 2023 - 24 Dec 2023)
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