Christmas at the Magical Woodland

Sarah Gaffney-Lang, Families Editor
Courtesy of Magical Woodland

Christmas at the Magical Woodland at Cheshire Outdoors, Cheshire 9 — 31 December 2020 Tickets from £13.75 — Book now

Back for another year, Christmas at the Magical Woodland is alive with light – bringing a scintillating display of dazzling installations to Cheshire.

Don your glow sticks and limber up, this outdoor walking experience takes explorers through private woodland on an awe inspiring after-dark trail of discovery.

Weave through impressive sparkly tunnels and enjoy a magical audio and interactive light show. You can expect floating, illuminated umbrella canopies, colourful trees, and rays of shimmering light which dance across a serene lake.

Timed entry is ticketed, but once onsite, you can loop around as many times as you like.

At the heart of the trail is a central refreshment hub – primed for your sustenance needs, with snacks for small tummies and hot drinks to warm you up.

We recommend lots of layers and sturdy shoes as the terrain is reported to be steep and uneven in parts.

Christmas at the Magical Woodland at Cheshire Outdoors, Cheshire 9 — 31 December 2020 Tickets from £13.75 Book now

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Museum
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not

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Restaurant
Saoko Cocktail Club

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Little Black Pug by Ian Jones.
Blackpool
Restaurant
Little Black Pug

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Ian Jones.
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Shop
Aunty Social

Both a lifestyle store and a community arts hub, Aunty Social showcases the very best of Blackpool’s creative community. A great spot to pick up lovingly-made gifts.

Exterior of fish and chip shop
Blackpool
Restaurant
Harrowside Fish & Chips

Winner of the Good Food Award’s coveted Chippy of the Year award on multiple occasions, Harrowside is a great choice for fish and chips in Blackpool.

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C Fresh

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Twisted
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Twisted Indian Street Food

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