A festive adventure is coming to Bolton Abbey this Christmas.
The annual event will see Father Christmas return to the abbey with a host of activities for all ages.
The Christmas village will be transformed this year to fully immerse visitors in the wonders of nature.
Father Christmas' traditional woodland helpers will welcome visitors and guide them through interactive bushcraft activities.
Children will have the chance to engage in hands-on learning adventures, from lighting the village fire to roasting their own cocoa beans for hot chocolate.
They can also enjoy activities such as axe throwing, clay candle making, and natural crafts, providing a genuine sense of accomplishment.
Each family will have a private visit with Father Christmas in his cosy log cabin, complete with a log-burning stove and a smaller elf door for children to enter through.
The space, decorated with branches of pine and holly sourced from across the estate, will provide the perfect backdrop for capturing festive photos.
The friendly woods people will assist children in turning their roasted cocoa beans into hot chocolate before a festive tale told by Father Christmas and his helpers.
Each child will receive a special present from Father Christmas to take home.
The festive woodland experience will be held each weekend from November 23 to December 15, and each day from December 20 to December 23, with tickets on sale now.
The festive trail will also return to Bolton Abbey on November 30, with new clues and installations guiding visitors along The 12 Days of Christmas-themed trail within Strid Wood.
Families can enjoy this experience alongside their visit to the Christmas village.
The Cavendish Pavilion will also be open for warming drinks and mince pies.
A wreath-making workshop will be hosted by RHS Chelsea silver medallist and Ilkley resident, Vanessa Wellock on December 6.
Visitors will be able to create their eco-friendly wreath, using foliage and feathers gathered from the estate, as well as dried oranges and pinecones, all while enjoying mince pies, hot drinks, and festive music.
Moira Smith, visitor experience and marketing manager at Bolton Abbey, said: "Every year we cherish being able to bring people together in the unique and beautiful environment here at Bolton Abbey, giving them unforgettable memories with family and friends.
"This year, we wanted to create unique experiences that mean the children can enjoy learning new skills."
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