Enjoy a magical family Christmas at Stockeld Park near Wetherby, Harrogate & Leeds. Yorkshire grown, Christmas trees. Open air skating rink, illuminated maze, Ice Bar Cafe, Christmas gift shop, Santa's Grotto, Craft Activity days, Enchanted Forest & Nordic Ski Trail.
You could cut the tension with a knife in The Christmas Adventure on Friday when we held Stockeld Parks first ever Cupcake Wars!! Staff were seen mixing beating whipping and baking through out the morning to stick to their tight dead line to produce their entry for the competition. The general target to beat Head Chef Martin Kilbride. 5 entries were produced to high standards ranging from Strawberry Meringue Cupcakes to the more modest Fairy Cakes. Points were awarded out of ten for presentation and taste. The results were all very close however unfortunately a clear winner for both presentation and taste was Chef Kilbride with his beautifully decorated chocolate fudge cupcakes.
Monday, 27 December 2010
Santa's Elves were busy bee's on Christmas Eve this year at Stockeld Park. With Santa's Grotto in full flow, families traveling from far and wide to come see the famous character before he flies all around the world. It was a festive sight with Christmas carols, fancy dress and yuletide cheer. The fun has not stopped here at stockeld however, we are still open right up until January the 30th, so if you're looking for something to do, head down to our winter wonderland for a spot of skiing and a cozy hot chocolate.
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
The Christmassy Vibe has most definitely arrived at Stockeld Park! In late November we received a heavy layer of snow covering our whole adventure park and grounds. Unfortunately the snow prevented most from driving to us, or leaving their homes at all! However those who made it through the treacherous road conditions were greeted with the breath taking views of Stockeld Park. The Nordic Ski came into its element, it was hard to believe that we were not in a Scandinavian country but alas in Yorkshire in November!
This November Stockeld Park experienced Santa's Real Reindeer! The Cairngorm Reindeers including Sholto, Stockeld Parks Sponsored Reindeer all live in Cairngorm in Scotland. They came down to visit The Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park and to pull Santa on his Sleigh around our Enchanted Forest. The beautiful animals grazed on the grass whilst spectators stared in awe, they were then harnessed up and performed their parade around The Christmas Adventure. People flocked from far and wide to come and watch the parade, and two lucky competition winners had the chance of a life time and rode along side Santa in his sleigh. It was a fabulous event and we can't wait to see the reindeers again.
Kick start your family Christmas celebrations with a Magical Christmas weekend in Harrogate.
We’re offering overnight accommodationand full Englishforupto 2 adults, 2 childrenat theCedarCourtHotel and 2 activities at The Christmas Adventure at StockeldPark for an amazing price of only £120.00 for the family.
Overlooking the famous 200 acre Stray parkland Thehistoric Best Western Cedar Court is a four star hotel and is only a few minutes walk from thetown centre .
The Christmas Adventure is an enchanting Christmas experience only a15 minutes drive and is a must for the young and old to truly enter the spirit of Christmas.
·You can choose two from the followingfour activities :
·Entrance to the EnchantedForest a 1.2km trail which winds its way through ancient woodland, a mixture of theatre and fantasy and illuminated at night by a host of spectacular light effects
·Nordic Skiing*- don a pair of Nordic skis and make your journey around the EnchantedForest
·Ice skating *on eco friendly rink is positioned in front of the Woodland Cafe
·Entrance into the illuminated interactive Snowflake maze which features the new Castle viewing tower and the stunning-Children of the World Globe.
Visit us between the 13th November and 24th December and the children get a chance to visit Santa in his magnificent grotto at StockeldPark
And for those who don’t want Christmas to end from 27th December you can enjoy all four activities for the same great price .
At only £30.00 per person, why not take advantage of this fantastic offer and call the Cedar Court Hotel now on 01423 858585.
This year we have a host of different halloween themed activities and events for all ages! If your looking for some family fun this halloween then look no further! From Pumpkin Carving and Spooky Treasure hunts to Theatre in the Woods and Fright night there's definatley something for you! The Question is, Are you Brave enough? We warn the fainter of hearts that Fright Night is no easy ride, no turning back and absolutley no way out. Will you make it to the other end? No body knows!
This summers major task was re-stoning the maze. Using a very large crane, a bucket on the end and ,,, a sainsburys' bag?! As the bucket was lowered to tip the gravel onto the paths he had to follow our handy sainsburys' bag on a stick to prevent him getting lost! The paths are now looking very smart along with lots of new features in the maze this year.
Antonia and Emily have the mammoth task of unpacking all our Christmas stock and displaying it in our beautiful new shop. They have unpacked hundreds of baubles and masses of gorgeous Christmas gifts. The shop is now brimming with beautiful things. They are doing a marvellous job!
We must have very fertile soil at Stockeld! I bet you've never seen a pumpkin as big as this one before!!! You will be able to see our massive pumpkin in the Enchanted Wood. It will be transformed into Cinderella's carriage being pulled by giant mice!
Sugarcraft expert, Carol Deacon will lead a cake decorating demonstration which aims to inspire the beginner to have a go at making their own Christmas cake and offers the more experienced some quick and easy icing ideas. Carol began cake decorating at Jane Asher's cake shop in Chelsea. Since then Carol has written many books and articles for magazines and demonstrated both here and abroad and on TV.
A Christmas cake decorating demonstration and lunch
Friday 2nd November 2007
£28.00 - includes coffee, biscuits and lunch
Request a booking form, by emailing us via the contact form. Early booking is advised as limited places are available.
Don't miss seeing Stockeld in House & Gardens magazine which will be on sale the first week in December in the January issue. International photographer Ray Maine and editor at large Liz Elliot visited Stockeld to find out more about the Christmas Adventure.
Set in the beautiful grounds of Stockeld Park, Yorkshire. The Christmas Adventure is Winter fun at its nostalgic best. Visitors can enjoy a host of rosy-cheek inducing activities and, from dusk, illuminations add to the magic.
Choose to walk or Nordic ski around the Enchanted Wood, where you’ll meet magical characters and mystical animals. Lose yourself in the illuminated hedge maze or skate beneath the stars.
Browse around the vast Christmas shop and enjoy delicious food in the Woodland café. An inspirational day out for all ages!
Which fun activities would you most like to try at the Christmas Adventure?
The Christmas Adventure is home to an active family day-out, offering outdoor skating, cross-country ski-ing, the world’s first illuminated maze, and an Enchanted Wood and of course the best traditional Yorkshire Christmas tree.
