Enjoy an outstanding lineup of activities and excitement in Malvern this winter, as the town comes alive with the colours of the season. You may create your own Christmas trip by selecting any combination of the festive events listed below:
Ice Skating
Take a rest with a cup of steaming hot chocolate or a light meal from the Ice Cafe while skating upon one of the region’s largest covered genuine ice rinks.
Glide over the gleaming ice with friends and family to get into the holiday mood! Live music, DJ soundtracks, and family-friendly Ice Princess Parties featuring visits from the special pair of princesses are available on select nights (mentioned below).
From the 12th of November to the 9th of January, it is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Ice skating sessions last 45 minutes, however, you should arrive 30 minutes early to pick up your skates.
The cost ranges between £5 and £14.
Personalised Santa Experiences
Meet the elves at a brand-new, fully immersive adventure. You’ll get your tickets and travel to the Three Counties Showground’s Main Gate Station. Begin your adventure to visit Santa onboard their exclusive Arctic Express Land Train, which will transport you to Santa’s workshop over a distance of around 2 kilometres.
When you arrive at Santa’s massive 300m2 workshop, which is packed with real toys, sights, sounds, and scents, you’ll be greeted by the merry elves and taken on a journey to see the big man himself – Father Christmas! Will you discover him in the office, lounge, or sleigh room, prepping his sleigh?
Each youngster who encounters Santa will get a unique gift. Mrs Claus’ freshly baked cookies will be enjoyed by all members of the family. Then board the land train and return to Main Gate Station, where you’ll have entry to the Festival Food Quarter as well.
During the periods of twilight or nighttime, several portions of the attraction are best observed.
Thomas Hewitt Jones, an award-winning composer, was commissioned to write music for this attraction.
The Santa experience includes a single-family ticket that may accommodate up to 6 friends or family members. Adults, children, grandparents, friends, or even two or more families can come together in any combination. The sole restriction is that Santa may only see six persons under one ticket at a time.
Prices for a family or group range from £75 to £99 per person. Please go here for additional information on session timings and to purchase tickets. This ticket is solely for Santa; all other Winter Glow attractions are booked individually.
Illuminated Light Trail
Take a trip through the brand spanking new Illuminated Light Trail with your family and friends. This gleaming route, which winds through the ancient Three Counties Showground at the foot of the Malvern Hills, promises a spectacular array of wintry colours and immersive displays.
Before warming yourself beside the mesmerising flames of the fire garden, marvel at their shimmering water fountains and tour the traditional Winter Village. You’ll also encounter glittering illuminated tunnels, gigantic sculptures, and immersive light and sound displays to keep the whole family entertained on this Winter Glow Light Trail experience. For the best Christmas picture opportunity, don’t miss their beautiful Tim Burton-inspired inside UV trip and the distinctive Cathedral Arch.
A group of local artists, craftspeople, and lighting professionals collaborated to create this fresh new Light Trail. Thomas Hewitt Jones, an award-winning composer, was commissioned to write music for this attraction.
Food and drink may be purchased in the Festive Food Quarter, that is located midway down the route and can also be visited afterwards.
The cost varies from £10 and £16.50.
Giant Observation Wheel
Hold on to your hats as you ride the 120-foot Giant Observation Wheel through the Malvern skyline! In your own carriage, soar far above the trees for never-before-seen vistas of the magnificent Worcestershire countryside.
Be the first to board the spinning observation wheel and experience the dizzying heights. A trip on the wheel is a must-do for families and a real Malvern icon this winter, providing a previously undiscovered birds-eye perspective of the surrounding region and the sparkling illumination of the Winter Glow below.
The cost is between £7 and £10.
