To get into the Christmas spirit, Belvoir Castle are hosting an array of events including ice skating and a Cinderella ball. The Leicestershire castle, that's near Bingham, close to the Nottinghamshire border, will be transformed into a winter utopia for families to gather and celebrate.
Festive ice skating will take place on an outside rink in front of Vale House. It will be surrounded with twinkling lights and Christmas trees, creating a magical atmosphere.
Skating opens from Friday, November 18, until January 1. Half an hour sessions are available or families and friends can even book out the whole rink on Thursdays. Ice skating is priced at Adult £7, Child £5, Family (2 Adults, 3 Children 0-16) £22 and can be booked online.
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Hot chocolate and other winter warmers will be available at the newly opened Adventure Playground from a food and drink chalet. The Santa’s Grotto is also returning to the Engine Yard where little ones can meet singing reindeers, get on the 'Belvoir Express' train for family photos.
Children can meet Father Christmas and his helpers before receiving a present to open on the big day. Pop up chalets will be offering gifts and artisan products and a Christmas Emporium offers all manner of delights as well as a selection of real pine fir trees.
A candy cane trail for children and live music, plus the free parking on offer make the Engine Yard a great place to visit this Christmas for festive fun. The artisan retail village offers relaxed outdoor present shopping in boutique stores, festive essentials and seasonal food and drink.
Not only that, Cinderella will be going to the ball this Christmas as the beautiful Regency rooms of Belvoir Castle are transformed into an immersive experience bringing the rags to riches tale to life. From the winding walk lit by twinkling lights up to the hilltop fairytale castle to the show stopping presentation featuring bespoke figurines dressed in handmade ballgowns, a life-size gold carriage and a white wedding, Cinderella at Belvoir will be spectacular.
The Cinderella event runs from 18 November till 1 January. Ice skating, Cinderella in the castle, Santa's grotto and festive afternoon tea can all be pre-booked here.
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