One of the things I look forward to about heading into the winter months is how the appearance of our country changes so much. I know people aren’t fond of the rain and we joke about how grey the UK can be, I really enjoy seeing the reds and oranges of Autumn. Of course, along with this change of seasons comes shorter days, longer nights and less of an opportunity to get out and spend time with my boys. As much as I love the winter months, we need to be able to head out sometimes so that we all don’t go stir crazy! There are only so many craft activities we can do..
English Heritage Enchanted Events at Audley house & Gardens
The English Heritage is transforming 6 of their sites this winter, opening Enchanted Events up and down the country. It looks to be an amazing evening full of magical and enchanting escapades. Finding things for the boys to do (and enjoy for that matter) whilst learning something is always a bonus. Audley End House & Gardens is our local English Heritage site and it is one of the 6 hosting the Enchanted Events.
From the moment you enter to the moment you leave you will feel like you have been taken back in time to a more dream-like past. The gardens will be full of twinkling lights and the path lit up by a sting of lanterns. Such a truly enchanting experience. The light trails and projections installed will showcase the varied history of Audley End’s past.
With specific parts of the trail aimed at children the boys won’t be feeling bored, to me that’s important. There will be a shadow puppet theatre (which my 3 will love!) as well as miniature scenes recreated with dolls house sized characters. Each scene is inspired by the nursery at Audley End and the lives of the eight (yes 8!) Braybrooke children that lived there.
But that’s not all on offer with the English Heritage Enchanting Events. You will also be able to enjoy some evening refreshments of mulled wine and mince pies (yum!) as well as toasting GIANT marshmallows. There will also be the opportunity to buy some Stocking filler gifts from the festive English Heritage Shop. There will also be rides and games (additional cost) in the stable yard.
Audley End House & Gardens opens from 4.30 (just when it gets dark) to 9pm from Friday 15h December to Saturday 23rd.
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If you would like to take your family along to an Enchanted Event near you here is your chance! You can win 1 Family Press Pass by entering the rafflecopter below
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i would like the see Kenilworth Castle
Ahh this looks fab! I’d love to do this with my two boys, the trail sounds great x
Oh this just looks amazing! I really want to go here now 🙂
Wow that looks so magical – I will have to see if there is anything near us
Oh wow! This looks amazing, and I love Audley End it’s really not far from my parent’s house. This looks like a great day/evening out for the family, and I’m sure that my daughter would be captivated by the lights. Claire x
How stunning and magical does it look here. Would make a lovely back drop for a princess photo shoot
I wish I could decide but all English heritage sites are amazing
Kenilworth castle would be first on the list
this looks so cool!!
Kenilworth Castle would be amazing!
Kenilworth Castle LOOKS WONDERFUL!
Belsay Hall
i would like the see Kenilworth Castle xx
fantastic id love to visit Audley End i have heard its lovely
Audley end house
Kenilworth Castle x x x
We’d visit Kenilworth Castle!
Audley end house xxxx