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Festive events at Wakehurst Place 2005
Giant tree with 1,800 lights
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| Wakehurst's giant Christmas tree |
Don’t miss the country’s largest growing Christmas tree, festooned with around 1,800 lights. The giant redwood stands proudly outside the mansion at Wakehurst Place, and is lit nightly from Advent until Twelfth Night.
Late night shopping on 2, 8, 9 December
Avoid the high street hassle. Enjoy late night shopping in the comfort of the gift shop and plant centre. Open until 8pm on Friday 2, Thursday 8 and Friday 9 December. Also snacks in the Seed Café and a chance to see the massive lit tree. FREE entry from 4.30pm on these days to see the tree. Every purchase contributes to Kew’s work on plant conservation around the world.
Buy your Christmas tree from Wakehurst Place
Freshly cut trees will be on sale at Wakehurst Place from Saturday 26 November 2005. Find out more about choosing and buying a fresh Christmas tree and how to look after it.
Freshly cut trees will be on sale at Wakhurst Place from Saturday 26 November 2005
Christmas lunches in the mansion
During December, pre-booked Christmas lunches are available in the Elizabethan mansion’s oak-panelled dining room. A traditional menu is on offer, along with a vegetarian alternative. There are also be a number of delicious starters and desserts. Book on 01444 894040. Ideal for groups.
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| Band playing at the Carol Concerts |
Carols Evening for all the family
CAROLS START at 7.00pm
Gates open and free admission from 4.30pm
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| David Miller from BBC Radio Solent |
On Friday 16 December Wakehurst Place is staging its free carol evening. The event features popular carols, children’s activity
sessions and late-night festive shopping. Mince pies and mulled wine are available. The evening will be hosted by radio presenter and music guru David Miller, from BBC Radio Solent and BBC Southern Counties Radio, plus local choirs and the Salvation Army band.
Download the Carol Sheet (pdf)
Stuck for a present idea?
The Wakehurst Place season ticket makes an
ideal gift. On sale from the ticket desk or by mail order from 01444
894067. Just £16 for unlimited entry to the gardens for a whole
year – don’t miss a single season.
After Christmas
Walk around the 180 acres
of Kew’s country garden to help
digest the Boxing Day bulge. The ornamental plantings and woodlands of
Wakehurst Place are open from 10am on 26 December. Last admission at
4pm allows time to visit the Millennium Seed Bank interactive exhibition,
too. Refreshments will be available and the gift
shop and plant centre open.