Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt

Enchanted Christmas 2009 at Westonbirt Arboretum is when one of Gloucestershire’s most popular attractions pulls out all the seasonal stops for a must-do festive family event.

With an enchanted wood, choirs and carols, Christmas shopping, seasonal dining and an appearance from Father Christmas himself, 2009’s Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum is sure to be a festive favourite with the whole family.

Visitors will be able to take the famous one-mile Enchanted Wood walk through the arboretum, enjoying the beauty of the towering trees lit by thousands of eco-friendly festive lights, complete with special effects, once again in 2009.

Families will be able to visit Westonbirt’s Enchanted Wood every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening until Sunday 20 December 2009. This year there’s everything from an illuminated runway, life-size willow reindeer and tree lit by solar power, as well as lights you can turn on by singing to them.

Not only will Santa be greeting visitors of all ages as part of The Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum, but there will also be a number of choir and carol evenings scheduled for the chance to soak up both traditional and modern seasonal music.

Visitors will also be tempted with hot and cold food including roast chestnuts, mince pies and mulled wine at Westonbirt Arboretum’s special stalls, and the Maples Restaurant will be serving a Christmas carvery. Plus, there will also be an array of festive goodies including clothes, sweets and decorations available in the Forest Shop.

And as if that wasn’t enough festive cheer for one family outing, Westonbirt Arboretum’s Plant Centre will also be offering a selection of real Christmas trees and decorations, including potted trees and cut trees from sustainable sources, from Tuesday 1 December 2009.

While Westonbirt Arboretum is already one of Gloucestershire’s most popular family attractions all year round – boasting one of the most spectacular tree gardens in the world – this Christmas the arboretum’s special festive season of treats is not to be missed.

Plus, for the first year you can book tickets for Westonbirt Arboretum’s Enchanted Christmas online by visiting forestry.gov.uk.