{"id":83934,"date":"2023-11-27T10:34:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T10:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downtowninbusiness.com\/?p=83934"},"modified":"2023-11-27T11:33:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T11:33:07","slug":"the-magical-woodland-hosts-spectacular-christmas-light-trail-launch-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/downtowninbusiness.com\/news\/members-news\/2023\/11\/27\/the-magical-woodland-hosts-spectacular-christmas-light-trail-launch-event\/","title":{"rendered":"The Magical Woodland hosts spectacular Christmas Light Trail launch event"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Over 1,000 guests got into the Christmas spirit for a spectacular festive launch event for The Magical Woodland at Blakemere Village last night, Friday 24th<\/sup>\u00a0November. Stars of stage, television, radio and football were amongst the first to see this year\u2019s incredible light trail set in 15 acres of stunning countryside. Charlotte Dawson and her family joined Actresses Stephanie Davies, Sarah Jayne Dunn, Emile and Chantelle Heskey and Radio City host Leanne Campbell amongst others to kick start the festive celebrations.\u00a0Invited guests\u00a0met the\u00a0Grumpy Grinch at Whoville, were enchanted by the house from \u2018Deck the Halls\u2019 before they made their way across the high seas to visit Tinkerbell in Neverland and encountered the \u2018Frozen Woodland\u2019 as they went to meet Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and their hardworking Elves.<\/p>\n\n

Woodland walkers donned their winter coats, wooly hats, scarves and gloves as they meandered through the enchanting and interactive forest walk with over a million fairy lights, multiple laser displays, digital animation, dazzling tunnels, and captivating canopies of lights and festive tunes\u00a0which transformed the autumn woodland into a world of pure joy and excitement marking the start of the festive season.\u00a0This years trail is bigger and better than ever before and has been designed and installed in association with The Festive Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Paul Lally, from The Festive Group said \u201cWe have worked tirelessly over the past weeks to ensure that\u00a0year\u2019s installation is bigger and better than ever before with some wonderful festive scenes and guaranteed fun for all the family.\u00a0We know that a visit to The Magical Woodland will make family memories to last a lifetime\u201d.<\/p>\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n

Steve Birchall, The Magical Woodland said \u201cWe 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\u201d.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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