Trentham Estate's Winter What's On Leaflet Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire5 minutes from J15 M6, Sat Nav Post Code ST4 8JGCall 01782 646646 Email [email protected]

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www.trentham.co.ukStoke-on-Trent Staffordshire

Winter 2011 - 2012

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Home to...• Trentham Gardens• Trentham Monkey Forest• Aerial Extreme• Trentham Shopping Village • Premier Inn

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Trentham Shopping VillageOpen:

Every day except Christmas DayOct-Dec 10am-6pm Mon-Sat.10am-5pm Sun.Jan-Mar 10am-5pm.Late night til 8pm18 Nov, 7, 14, 21 Dec.24,26,31 Dec & 1 Jan 10am-4pmPlease note: Individual venue openingtimes can vary.

Trentham Monkey Forest andAerial Extreme have separateadmission charges and limitedopening during Winter. Visitwww.trentham.co.uk or call01782 646646 for furtherinformation.

• Leave M6 at J15

• Take A500 towardsStoke-on-Trent

• Then A34 towardsStafford.

Tesco Days Out tokens are accepted forTrentham Gardens admission, against theseticket categories only.†

Terms & Conditions apply.Excludes Ice Skating.

FREEPARKING

Trentham Shopping Village andGarden Centre is the perfectspot for anyone looking forChristmas shopping.

Comprising over 60 individualshops, restaurants and caféshoused in charming timberlodges, twinkling with festiveambiance. Bursting withinspirational gift ideas, you cantake your time to browsewithout worrying that yourparking ticket is expiring.Parking is FREE at Trentham.

Santa will be in his grotto everyweekend 3-18 December.

Whether you just need to refuelwhilst you’re shopping or arelooking for a Christmas feast,choose from an array offabulous eateries offeringeverything from a mug ofsteaming hot chocolate, to atraditional roast turkey.

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Admission to Trentham Gardens1 November 2011 - 30 March 2012

Annual from Day 1 Jan 2012

Adult £6.10 † £47.50 †

2 Adults £12.20 † £84.50Child (5-15) £4.75 † £20.00 †

Family (2a+3c) £20.50 † £99.50Family (1a+3c) £14.50 † £70.00Concession £4.75 † £45.00 †

Disabled Adult £3.65 † £45.00 †

Carer £3.65 † Free *Groups (12+) £2.50 n/a*with Disabled Annual Ticket Holder.

Dogs permitted on a lead.

Open: Every day except Christmas Day,Oct 9am-5pm exit by 7pm North Entrance.From Nov-Mar 10am-3pm exit by 4pm.

IceSkatingTrentham’s real Ice Rink is back inits beautiful lakeside setting fromthe Christmas Launch on Friday18 November to the end of halfterm 19 February - see sessiontimes and prices within.

Each session starts on the hourand lasts 45 minutes. Please arrive15 minutes prior to the session tocollect your skates. Sizes fromchild size 11 (29) to adult size 13(48.5). Come on give it a whirl!

Ice DiscoNovember 30December 7, 14, 21, 28On Wednesdays from 5-7pm,there’s an Ice Disco with live DJ.What could be cooler!

Exclusive: Hire the Ice Rink forcorporate, group or school use.From £175 for up to 70 people fora 45 minute session. Please call01782 645215 for details.

Advance booking isrecommended, please call01782 646646 during opentimes.

Trentham’s Winter Gardens offerup a sparkling architecturaldisplay of frosty elegance, withstructural planting left standinguntil January. Enjoy a bracinglakeside walk through the woodsand parkland.

Go for an exhilarating whirlaround the real Ice Rink from the18 November until the 19February, or take a miniaturesteam train ride during Decemberweekends.

From 18 November to 24December explore the ChristmasWishing Tree Nature Trail. Warmup at the Italian Garden Tearoom.

Give Trentham Gardens asthe gift your loved oneswill enjoy all-year-round.Purchase Annual Tickets orGift Vouchers from theGardens Entrance.

StrollskatesparklesteamAnnual Ticket PricesAdult £47.502 Adults £84.50Child (5-15) £20.00Family (2a+3c) £99.50Family (1a+3c) £70.00Concession £45.00Disabled Adult £45.00Carer Free**with Disabled Annual Ticket Holder.

Whateveryou chooseto do atTrenthamthis winter,a warmwelcomeawaits you.

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Live Music at David’s BrasserieThursday evenings November - March • 8-10pmAn evening of live music makes for a great atmosphere atDavid’s Brasserie.

Monkey Forest Christmas CardCompetitionTuesday 1 - Wednesday 30 NovemberDesign a festive card to be used as this year’s official MonkeyForest Christmas Card! Deadline for entries is Thursday 1December. Visit www.monkey-forest.com

Fireworkswith Rotary Clubsof North StaffsFriday 4 November5.30pm-8pmMeet by Perseus to watch thefireworks explode to music, abovethe lake! The bonfire will be lit at6.30pm, Fireworks at 7.30pm. Fireperformers will be entertaining the crowds.Children’s fancy dress competition. Winner will startFirework Countdown!

Tickets In Advance: Tickets On the Day:Adult/Conc./Child £5 Adult/Conc./Child £7Family (2+2) £16 Family (2+2) £22

Annual Ticket Holders & Rotary Members (& family)Tickets In Advance: Tickets On the Day:Adult/Conc./Child £4 Adult/Conc./Child £6Family (2+2) £12 Family (2+2) £18

Brown and Green’s Taste of Christmas12-13 November • 10am-4pmSeasonal tastings, festive cheer and the launch of theChristmas order and hamper service.

Christmas LaunchFriday 18 NovemberJoin fire performers, stilt walkers, jugglers, tumblers,magicians, escapologist and sword swallowers who’ll beentertaining in the Shopping Village from 3pm onwards. SignalRadio will be here for the build-up to Santa and the reindeerswitching on the Christmas Lights at 6pm. Watch out for thedaring acrobatic displays and fireworks. The lakeside ice rinkis open for skating from 7pm - see details opposite.

Late Night Shopping18 November, 7, 14, 21 December until 8pmThe Shopping Village stays open late to give you anextended opportunity to do your Christmas Shopping.

Wishing Tree Nature TrailFriday 18 November - Saturday 24 DecemberPick up a leaflet and wish label from the Gardens Entranceand follow the trail around the lake and gardens. You’ll learnsome interesting winter nature facts along the way, and canhang your Christmas wish on the tree at the end of the trail.

RSPB19-20 November, 3-4, 10-11 December10.30am-3.30pmGet crafty with the RSPB who’ll be making Christmas cardsand bird feeders for you to feed your feathered friends!

Christmas Market25-27 November, 2-4, 9-11, 16-18 DecemberFridays & Saturdays 10am-6pm, Sundays 10am-5pmA little Christmas cheer can be found at the Christmasmarket on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on the run up toChristmas. Located alongside the shopping village, you’llfind a selection of seasonal gift and food stalls.

Winter Wilderness Survival Skills26-27 November, 17-18 December • 10am-2pmGet active in the wilderness and learn how to survive theharsh winter in Trentham’s woodland.

Ice Disco30 November, 7, 14, 21, 28 December5, 6 & 7pmWednesday night is ice disco night, so take a whirl aroundthe rink, and let our DJ spin your favourite tracks… ‘Ice IceBaby’!

Celebrate Christmas2 December • 6pm-8pmTrentham Garden Centre’s annual Christmas celebrationwith mince pies, mulled wine, live music, tastings, facepainting and a FREE raffle.

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Santa & Mrs Claus Grotto3-4, 10-11, 17-18 December • 11am-4pmVisit Santa and Mrs Claus in their grotto, by the River Trentin the Shopping Village. Children can experience the magicof meeting Santa, make a wish and take away a gift.Cost: £5 per child.

Reindeer3, 10, 17 DecemberSanta’s real reindeer will be here, helping him to prepare forChristmas, come to meet these beautiful creatures, andmaybe take a photo or two.

Trentham Parish Church3, 10, 17 December Trentham Church will be open for access through theGardens, from 11am to 3.30pm.

Steam Train4, 11, 18, 22-23 December Periodic between 11am-3.30pmSit astride Trentham’s miniature Steam Train and take awintery journey along the lakeside.Cost: £2 per person per return trip.

Douglas MacmillanChristmas Sing-a-Longa18 December • Concert starts at 4pmGet in to the festive spirit at the annual, open air, charityChristmas carol concert, with the Douglas MacmillanHospice. The event will be led by the Trentham Brass Band,Audley Male Voice Choir and Keele Bach Choir. So wrap upwarm and bring your very best singing voice!Cost: £2.50 per person. Pre-booking is advised. Visitwww.dmhospice.org.uk for info.

Shopping Village Sale26 December - 31 JanuaryPick up a bargain in the Shopping Village Sale - big brandnames and unique little finds at rock bottom prices.

February Half Term Fun11 - 19 February Half term is your last chance to ice skate by the lake.Visit Trentham Monkey Forest for the first time in 2012High rope adventure awaits you at Aerial Extreme. Forfurther information www.monkey-forest.comwww.aerialextreme.co.uk

Valentines Day14 FebruaryTwo for One offer on day tickets to Trentham Gardens. Treatyour loved one to a day out for two, for the price of one!Lowest price ticket free, terms and conditions apply.

Easter Holidays30 March - 16 AprilCheck out all Trentham’s Easter events including traditionalegg hunt and nature trail at www.trentham.co.uk

North Main Entrance to:• Trentham Gardens• Trentham Shopping Village• Trentham Garden Centre• Premier Inn • Restaurants

South Entrance to:• Trentham Monkey Forest*• Aerial Extreme*

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www.trentham.co.ukUnless stated otherwise, all events listed are included inthe admission charge.Information correct at time of going to press October 2011.

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Check out our fun-packedevents programme and latest information at

NovemberFri 18 7pm-8pmSat 19 11am-4pmSun 20 11am-4pmSat 26 11am-4pmSun 27 11am-4pmWed 30 5pm-7pm

DecemberFri 2 5pm-7pmSat 3 11am-7pmSun 4 11am-4pmWed 7 5pm-7pmFri 9 5pm-7pmSat 10 11am-7pmSun 11 11am-4pmMon 12 5pm-7pmTues 13 5pm-7pmWed 14 5pm-7pmThurs 15 5pm-7pmFri 16 5pm-7pmSat 17 11am-7pmSun 18 11am-4pmMon 19 11am-7pmTues 20 11am-7pmWed 21 11am-7pmThurs 22 11am-7pmFri 23 11am-7pmSat 24 11am-3pmMon 26 11am-3pmTues 27 11am-6pmWed 28 11am-7pmThurs 29 11am-6pmFri 30 11am-6pmSat 31 11am-3pm

JanuarySun 1 11am-3pmMon 2 11am-6pmFri 6 5pm-7pmSat 7 11am-7pmSun 8 11am-4pmFri 13 5pm-7pmSat 14 11am-7pmSun 15 11am-4pmFri 20 5pm-7pmSat 21 11am-7pmSun 22 11am-4pmFri 27 5pm-7pmSat 28 11am-7pmSun 29 11am-4pm

FebruaryFri 3 5pm-7pmSat 4 11am-7pmSun 5 11am-4pmFri 10 5pm-7pmSat 11 11am-7pmSun 12 11am-4pmMon 13 11am-4pmTues 14 11am-4pmWed 15 11am-4pmThurs 16 11am-4pmFri 17 11am-4pmSat 18 11am-4pmSun 19 11am-4pm

Peak (December & school holidays 10-19 February)Adult £8.25 • Child (5-15) £6.50 • Concession £7.75

Spectator £3.00

Off Peak(November, January & February excluding school holidays)Adult £7.00 • Child (5-15) £5.00 • Concession £6.00

Spectator £3.00

Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised onthe ice. 1 adult per 2 children. Children 9+ must be supervised rink-sideby an adult. 1 adult per 6 children.Last sessions start as above and last 45 minutes.Full terms and conditions are available on request.

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