THE CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE

Cupcake Wars

2011-01-29T17:12:00.004Z

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.

2010-12-27T11:14:00.002Z

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.

2010-12-14T14:37:00.003Z

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!

Magical Reindeers at Stockeld Park

2010-11-19T15:43:00.003Z

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.

An Amazing Christmas Get Away

2010-10-15T14:07:00.001+01:00

Kick start your family Christmas celebrations with a Magical Christmas weekend in Harrogate.

We’re offering overnight accommodation and full English for upto 2 adults, 2 children at the Cedar Court Hotel and 2 activities at The Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park for an amazing price of only £120.00 for the family.

Overlooking the famous 200 acre Stray parkland The historic Best Western Cedar Court is a four star hotel and is only a few minutes walk from the town centre .

The Christmas Adventure is an enchanting Christmas experience only a 15 minutes drive and is a must for the young and old to truly enter the spirit of Christmas.

· You can choose two from the following four activities :

· Entrance to the Enchanted Forest 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 Enchanted Forest

· 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 1^3th November and 2^4th December and the children get a chance to visit Santa in his magnificent grotto at Stockeld Park

And for those who don’t want Christmas to end from 27^th 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.

*age restrictions apply please see www.christmasadventure.com for full details

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Halloween At Stockeld Park

2010-10-14T11:02:00.001+01:00

Halloween At Stockeld Park

2010-10-14T10:52:00.003+01:00

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!

Re-stoning the Maze

2010-10-14T10:04:00.004+01:00

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.

Design a Sculpture Competition winners

2009-11-19T08:52:00.004Z

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Fright Night at Stockeld Park

2009-10-31T08:39:00.001Z

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The Wetherby Silver Band at The Christmas Adventure

2009-01-27T14:02:00.007Z

Baubles, baubles and more baubles.....

2007-10-12T22:36:00.000+01:00

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!

On safari at Stockeld!

2007-10-12T22:23:00.000+01:00

A pink dragon!!!!

2007-10-12T22:20:00.000+01:00

Giant mice!

2007-10-12T22:14:00.000+01:00

Cor Blimey! What a pumpkin!

2007-10-12T22:06:00.000+01:00

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!

Cinderella's carriage turns into a pumkin!

2007-10-08T23:05:00.000+01:00

Author of best selling cake decorating books, Carol Deacon comes to Stockeld.

2007-10-07T23:16:00.000+01:00

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.

Brush strokes!

2007-10-06T08:04:00.000+01:00

See Stockeld in House & Gardens!

2007-10-06T07:39:00.000+01:00

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.

New Christmas Shop!!

2007-10-01T07:50:00.000+01:00

Work on our new shop is well underway. This year we have lots more in the way of Christmas gifts, LED lights and gorgeous decorations. So while the children ski, skate or get lost in the maze you can enjoy a bit of stress free Christmas shopping.

Lunch and a festive flower arranging demonstrations

2007-08-22T12:07:00.000+01:00

NAFAS Flower demonstrators Tony Cleaver and Sue Maddocks, will demonstrate ways of making your home look beautiful this Christmas with flowers. Table centres, door wreaths and swags, plus lots of tips on how to keep your flowers fresh.

Tony Cleaver, NAFAS North East Chairman, has demonstrated flower arranging all over the country and has become renowned for his highly entertaining floral demonstrations.

Sue Maddocks, a Chelsea Flower Show Medallist and NAFAS Area Demonstrator, will lead a demonstration of Christmas Flower arranging techniques for the home. Sue Maddocks has demonstrated flower arranging across the UK and beyond - demonstrating as far afield as Spain. Sue Maddocks will demonstrate a range of flower arranging techniques; from the traditional to the contemporary.

A Christmas floral demonstration and lunch

11.00am Thursday 8th November 2007
Tony Cleaver

11.00am Thursday 22nd November 2007
Sue Maddocks

£28.00 - includes coffee, biscuits and lunch

To book your place, contact Susie Willder on 01937 586 101 or e-mail susie.willder@stockeldpark.co.uk or send an email via the contact form.
Early booking is advised as limited places are available.

Christmas Craft Sessions - Book now!

2007-07-24T09:52:00.000+01:00

Local craft expert, Sue Schofield will lead a number of craft packed workshops. You will learn to make stunning baubles, beautiful Liberty necklaces and fabulous, fabric Christmas cards and tags. You will also go away with inspiration for a whole host of other craft projects you can do at home. All materials and tools are provided. For more information, please contact Susie on 01937 586 101 or send an email to susie.willder@stockeldpark.co.uk

Building the ski trail...

2007-07-23T19:09:00.000+01:00

It's been a tough job building our ski trail through the woods. We must thank our team of strapping men, who have worked incredibly hard to complete the 1.2km trail, ready for the specialist nordic ski surface to be laid. We're lucky to have REAL men on the job!

Peter shows Katy how to Nordic ski!

2007-07-12T07:06:00.000+01:00

Katy from Spike has come to see how work is progressing on our Nordic ski trail. Katy helps to promote Soloman, who will be suppling the Nordic skis for our trail. Katy is an avid skier herself and can't wait to come back in October to try it out for real!

The Adventure starts Sat 20th October 07

2007-07-11T20:58:00.000+01:00

Snow or no snow, ski through our spectacular enchanted woods at Stockeld Park!

2007-07-11T20:30:00.000+01:00

This year you will be able to ski though our enchanted woodland. Whether there is snow or no snow, you will be able to don a pair of our state of the art, Soloman, Nordic skis and ski on our special ski surface. Not only is it great exercise, it's bags of fun!

The White Witch makes her entrance!

2007-07-11T12:16:00.000+01:00

It's midnight at Stockeld Park and we are in the woods to photograph our wonderful, White Witch. She looks even better than we imagined! Lit with LED lights, set on the backdrop of our illuminated wood, she looks spectacular! You will be able to see her and many more fantastical sights, from Saturday, 20th October at the Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park.

The White Witch is carried into the woods at Stockeld!

2007-07-11T11:53:00.000+01:00

Everyone lends a hand to carry the White Witch into the woods, ready for our midnight photo shoot!

Gemma's wonderful White Witch!

2007-07-11T10:45:00.000+01:00

Gemma, our brilliant metal work artist has done an amazing job of our wonderful White Witch, which she has scuptured completely out of metal. Lit with LED lights our White Witch is going to look magical illuminated in the woods.

Claire and James in the tower!

2007-07-11T08:25:00.000+01:00

"Mmmmm, what can I get James to build next?" thinks Claire!

Rapunzel's Tower touches the ceiling!

2007-06-14T10:50:00.000+01:00

The Knight of Stockeld...

2007-06-14T10:09:00.000+01:00

Claire applies the finishing touches to our gorgeous Stockeld Knight. You will be able to see him galloping through our Enchanted Wood, on his way to rescue Rapunzel from the tower! We think he's got a look of David Beckham!

Winged unicorns come to life in the woods at Stockeld!

2007-06-12T09:24:00.000+01:00

Our flock of winged unicorns look awesome flying through our enchanted wood at the Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park. What a magical sight!

Pegasus enter the Enchanted Wood

2007-06-12T09:23:00.000+01:00

Our talented artist, Pete, has been very busy in his Leeds studio, working on these spectacular winged unicorn for our Enchanted Wood at The Christmas Adventure. We can't wait to see them in the wood lit with beautiful lights. They are going to look amazing!

Half million Christmas trees grow at Stockeld Park

2007-06-12T09:10:00.000+01:00

There are over half a million Christmas trees growing at Stockeld Park, all at different stages in their development. Every tree is nutured by our farm manager Geoff Marsden. The trees definitely keep him busy thoughout the year! So remember Geoff's hard work when you are admiring your fresh tree this Christmas.

Now recruiting for winter workers!

2007-06-12T09:09:00.000+01:00

The Christmas Adventure is now recruiting for winter workers for our winter season starting in October 2007 to the end of January 2008. This is an ideal opportunity for responsible students looking to raise funds for a forth coming gap year. Email susie.willder@stockeldpark.co.uk for an application form.

Santa has a visit from Look North's Caroline Barnes.

2007-05-17T09:20:00.000+01:00

Last year our Father Christmas had a very special visit from Look North's news presenter Caroline Barnes, she was very nice indeed and read the news while sat beside Santa in his sleigh!

Santa's Grotto at the Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park

2007-05-16T11:46:00.000+01:00

Santa is always delighted to see you and your children in his beautiful traditional grotto. Our Santa's Grotto is conveniently located near Leeds, Harrogate and York.

Beautiful Christmas shop at the Christmas Adventure

2007-05-11T17:04:00.000+01:00

Our beautiful Christmas shop filled with exquisite Christmas decorations, baubles, wreaths, garlands and christmas gifts will be even bigger this year!

Enjoy delicious food in the ice bar cafe

2007-05-10T10:44:00.000+01:00

Skating certainly gives you an appetite for a tasty snack at the Ice Bar Cafe and the chance to watch fellow skaters glide around the rink!

Ice skating at Stockeld Park under the stars!

2007-05-09T14:44:00.000+01:00

It's great ice skating at Stockeld Park under the stars!

Enchanted animals at the Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park

2007-05-09T14:36:00.000+01:00

Enchanted animals can be seen in the fields at the Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park near Wetherby and Harrogate.

Stockeld Park - A magical country estate.

2007-05-09T14:33:00.000+01:00

Magical lights fill the trees at the Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park, near to Wetherby and Harrogate.

Ice Skating Champion skates at Stockeld!

2007-05-09T14:25:00.000+01:00

Debbie, an olympic medal winning Ice skater perfomed on the ice with two budding young ice skating stars.

A huge eco friendly ice skating rink!

2007-05-09T14:18:00.000+01:00

People came from all over Yorkshire to skate on the beautiful open air eco-friendly ice rink, which was set in the country estate. People who bought a Christmas tree could skate for free!

Stockeld Park puts magic back into Christmas!

2007-05-03T10:05:00.000+01:00

Mr and Mrs Grant, the owners of Stockeld Park were so inspired by the growing number of familes visiting their estate to buy a Christmas tree, that they decided to host the Christmas Adventure!

Yorkshire's finest Christmas Tree grower

2007-04-26T13:22:00.000+01:00

For over 40 years Stockeld Park has grown Christmas trees on the estate, which have been sold wholesale to garden centres and nurseries all over Yorkshire. Over recent years, more and more local people have come to Stockeld Park to buy a locally grown Christmas tree.

Beautiful Baubles - Can you believe we made them!!

2007-03-01T06:51:00.000Z

WOW! We can't believe how impressive our baubles look and how much fun we've had making them! For more information on the craft sessions Sue Schofield will be holding at The Christmas Adventure visit www.thechristmasadventure.com

Christmas Adventure Baubles

2007-03-01T06:50:00.000Z

Lynn, Sue and Janet are thrilled with their baubles. We can't wait to make more at Sue's Craft Activity sessions at the Christmas Adventure.

Bauble making at Stockeld

2007-03-01T06:47:00.000Z

Sue, Jane and Vee concentrate hard on their Chistmas bauble creations.

Stockeld gets crafty!

2007-03-01T06:39:00.000Z

Our local craft expert, Sue Schofield visits Stockeld to teach us how to make beautiful Christmas baubles. Sue Schofield will be holding a number of craft workshops at the Christmas Adventure throughout the season. To book your place, email susie.willder@stockeldpark.co.uk

The Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park

2006-12-01T11:19:00.000Z

Last Christmas was the beginning of a very exciting adventure for everyone at Stockeld Park, near Wetherby in Yorkshire!

Skate at Stockeld Park!

2006-12-01T07:10:00.000Z

Come and skate on a beautiful ice rink in the grounds of our breathtaking country estate at Stockeld Park.