Things To Do In Yorkshire #4

Stockeld Park

 

Looking for something Christmassy to do in Yorkshire to get you in the festive mood?

How about Stockeld Park?

 

The Now and Then team had the privilege of being invited to their opening of the Winter Wonderland which is based between Harrogate and Wetherby just off the A661

 

The first thing to test was the maze; it wasn’t too hard to find the way to the focal point of the castle turret but getting out was another story. The maze was cleverly dotted about with different street names such as ‘upside down street’ and ‘absolutely disgraceful avenue’ to keep people entertained…until they were spotted for the 3^rd or 4^th time!

 

 

 

To the left of the maze stands a huge Christmas shop, a Santa’s grotto and Woodland cafe so when you finally escape the maze you can refuel yourself before testing the other activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockeld Park homes the only artificial Nordic ski trail in the UK; visitors are asked to change to proper ski shoes and attached to skis and poles before setting off around the course whilst viewing the Enchanted Forest (this can be walked on foot if you’d prefer). The forest itself is nestled with illuminated treats such as fairies, unicorns and reindeer's as well as a magical lake which is a must see.

 

 

 

 

Finally visitors can strap on the skates and test their dancing on ice skills with a large real ice rink.

The park is one of the few places that it is really suited the cold dark nights so wrap up warm and go enjoy the Christmas experience!