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Enchanted winter walk quiet sessions at Quarry Bank

Wrap up warm and enjoy the magic of Quarry Bank at twilight on one of our quiet sessions

  • Booking essential

With festive lighting and illuminated walkways, wander through the Upper Garden on an Enchanted Winter Walk.

These sessions are designed to provide a more relaxed experience, with reduced lighting, no music and fewer ticket holders per session.

Keep an eye out for Mrs Claus preparing the sleigh for Christmas Eve, and little ones, don’t forget to pick up your reindeer food ready for the big day.

The experience will take approximately 30 minutes and includes a wander through the gardens, some time with Mrs Claus and a warming drink.

Access to the trail will begin at 4.15pm and the sessions will end at 5pm, after which point general admission session will begin with music.

Adult tickets include entry and a hot drink. Children’s tickets include entry, reindeer food and a child-sized hot drink.

Suitable for all ages. Babies under 12 months go free.

National Trust admission charges do not apply. Both National Trust members and non-members will need to purchase a ticket for this event.

Please ensure your party size and availability are correct at the time of booking, as we strictly do not offer refunds or transfers, unless we have to cancel the event.

Carer tickets can only be redeemed alongside paid-for ticket(s).

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £9.95
Child £9.95

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Carer£0.00

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

This event is hosted in the Upper Gardens only, so is suitable for those who need an accessible visit.

Meeting point

Please arrive at Visitor Reception five minutes before your 4.15pm entry entry time.

Suitability for children

Suitable for children of all ages

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor event in the Upper Garden. Please make sure you wrap up warm and be prepared for all weather.

Other

• On arrival please make your way to the Visitor Reception building near the carpark where your tickets will be checked and you will be issued with a token for your free hot drinks. Please arrive from 4pm. • These sessions will begin at 4.15pm and run until 5pm, after which point genernal admission visitors will be admitted and light and music levels will be restored. • This is an outdoor event, so please dress appropriately for the weather. • Strictly no transfers. Refunds will only be given if we cancel the event. • Well behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome. • For those who require an accessible visit, the entire event takes place on flat accessible paths. • Parking is free of charge. • The festive hot drink selection that each ticket holder can choose from are - a standard size luxury hot chocolate, latte, cappuccino, tea, Americano. We offer oat and soy as a milk alternative. A selection of alternative hot and cold drinks and food will be available to purchase.

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