The Magical Woodland officially launches for Christmas at Blakemere in Cheshire

The Magical Woodland at Blakemere Village launched its dazzling Christmas trail this weekend with a host of famous faces enjoying the opening night.

Guests included Coronation Street’s Steph Davis, Hollyoaks star Sarah-Jane Dunn and Radio City’s Leanne Campbell.

They met the Grumpy Grinch at Whoville, were enchanted by the house from ‘Deck the Halls’ before they made their way across the high seas to visit Tinkerbell in Neverland and encountered the ‘Frozen Woodland’ as they went to meet Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and their hardworking Elves.

The trail includes over a million fairy lights , multiple laser displays, digital animations, dazzling tunnels, and captivating canopies of lights and festive tunnels which transformed the autumn woodland into a world of pure joy and excitement marking the start of the festive season. This years trail is bigger and better than ever before and has been designed and installed in association with The Festive Group.

Paul Lally, from The Festive Group said:

“We have worked tirelessly over the past weeks to ensure that year’s installation is bigger and better than ever before with some wonderful festive scenes and guaranteed fun for all the family.  We know that a visit to The Magical Woodland will make family memories to last a lifetime”.

Guests were also treated to DJ Dave Seed playing festive tunes in the food court as they enjoyed a selection of hot and cold street style food, mulled wine and toasting marshmallows on an open fire pit as Magical Woodland characters joined them to create an interactive family fun adventure.

Steve Birchall, The Magical Woodland said:

“We were delighted to open the Christmas light trail on Friday and we know that this year is going to be one of the busiest to date.  Watching a sea of happy faces complete the trail makes all the hard work worthwhile and we know that The Magical Woodland creates special  moments and unforgettable memories to treasure”.

Guests were also able to get a ‘sneak peek’ at Pete Waterman’s interactive 64ft model railway – which will be on display at Blakemere from the 16^th December to 7^th January – for further details visit www.makingtracks.uk

The Magical Woodland, only 45 minutes from Liverpool,  runs until 24^th December and guests will be allocated a 1 ½ hour time slot from the time of entry and the interactive sound and light experience can be looped as many times as you wish, with plenty of opportunities to refuel and warm up with tasty snacks and hot drinks at the stunning food court.

Whatever you are doing to get ready  for the ‘big day’ The Magical Woodland will brighten up your preparations and help you to make some  truly captivating Christmas memories!  

The Magical Woodland IS OPEN UNTIL Saturday 24 December and is based in Blakemere Village, Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2EB and ticket prices start at !6.50 per child or £23.95 for an adult. A family ticket is also available for £75.00 (2 Adults, 2 Children).

You can find out more on the website HERE.

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