Christmas has come to Warwick Castle – with a light trail through the grounds, an ice skating rink beneath the turrets, stories with Santa in the Great Hall, and a festive food and drink market.
Opened by Britain’s Got Talent sensation Eva Abley, the teenage comedian who stole the heart of the nation as she joked about her cerebral palsy in this year’s final, the seasonal special runs all the way through to January 3.
Then you’re ushered into another room where Santa and the missus are waiting in person to chat with the kids, sing carols and hand out presents at the end. They’re a great couple – gently bickering between the chat with the children to keep mums and dads entertained too. A photographer takes pictures of kids with Santa, but they’re not included and cost a small fortune so take your own!
10. The start of the Christmas light trail at Warwick Castle
There’s another photographer taking group photos – again, they’re not included in the price – as the Light Trail leads down a path lined with pulsing poles into the Peacock Garden. Here, you get your first real view of the attraction, stretching away across the grounds. There’s plastic matting on the pathway so you don’t get too muddy.
11. A giant Christmas tree is reflected in the water at Warwck Castle
An early photo stop is the huge Christmas tree standing above the fountain pool, its simple warm white lights reflected in the water below. On the evidence of the first night, it will be one of the most popular selfie spots on the trail.
12. Star attractions along the route at Warwick Castle Christmas lights trail
Wherever you walk on the trail – it’s clearly signposted and one-way – you’ll see lights ranging from stars and animals to more abstract attractions. Some areas are more rewarding than others, and there are occasional sparsely populated stretches.
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