Organisers have announced that the popular festive family Christmas at Wollaton, is set to return to Nottingham with a brand-new look.
The lights spectacular is designed around the stunning formal gardens of Wollaton Hall & Deer Park and was first launched in 2020.
The incredibly successful festive lights experience promises to be even better than ever this year, thanks to a brand-new design team. A new creative approach will feature an array of exciting changes that have been implemented following visitor feedback.
Already established as a firm favourite in the festive calendar, Christmas at Wollaton has become much-loved Christmas tradition for many in the East Midlands.
Organisers, at Kilimanjaro commented on the return and revamp for 2023:
“We’re incredibly excited to be back in Nottingham, for a fourth year. The new design team have created a whole new look for this years’ event, and we can’t wait to share with everyone how spectacular Christmas at Wollaton is going to be. This year we are offering visitors an incredible 25% off if they join the waiting list which will give them early access to the guaranteed lowest prices. We would urge people to sign up and book early to make the most of the savings.”
Christmas at Wollaton is an annual festival dedicated to celebrating festive family get-togethers. Established as a staple in the festive calendar and returning with a fresh new look and a dedicated design team, Christmas at Wollaton promises an unforgettable journey for visitors of all ages.
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park is managed by Nottingham City Council is working in partnership with award winning event team Kilimanjaro to deliver the event.
Cllr Pavlos Kotsonis, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture at Nottingham City Council, said:
“Christmas at Wollaton has become a regular fixture in Nottingham’s festive calendar and it’s great to see it return with a brand-new light trail for 2023. I’m pleased that we can offer the Nottingham city resident discount again for this year. We look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far to enjoy this enchanting and illuminating experience for all the family, in the grounds of our much-loved heritage venue.”
After three excellent years, the organisers have hired a new design team dedicated to elevating Christmas at Wollaton to the next level, taking on board visitor feedback. Included in the team is internationally renowned Creative Director Katherine Jewkes, who will work alongside light art pioneers, Luminism; a collective of lighting designers, technicians and programmers who create unique Light Art installations across the UK.
Luminism have been designing and delivering light trails and light art installations since 2006. They fuse technology with light to create immersive experiences and engaging attractions through the manipulation of light, colours, and shadows.
Tom Chennells, Managing Director, comments;
“We’re really pleased to be working with the team at Kilimanjaro and alongside Katherine to design and deliver Christmas at Wollaton 2023. We have a great foundation to build upon and look forward to bringing our creations to the stunning grounds of Wollaton Hall.”
Katherine is an award-winning Creative Director specialising in digital and immersive experiences for over 15 years. She has bought adventurous ideas to life for leading names such as Twitter, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the BBC, and has worked for National Theatre Wales, Manchester International Festival, Théâtre du Châtelet (Paris) and Louvre (Abu Dhabi). Katherine is also the Creative Director of Bristol Light Festival.
Katherine Jewkes comments;
“We’re looking forward to creating an exciting new look for 2023, where we will reimagine the unique grounds of Wollaton Hall, I am so excited to bring Christmas joy to visitors at Wollaton this December.”
From December 1st to January 1st 2024, Christmas at Wollaton will again create excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories for every visitor. Mark your calendars and be prepared to embark on a journey of enchantment, as Christmas at Wollaton invites you to embrace the festive spirit and revel in the magic of the season.
To ensure eager visitors don’t miss out on this extraordinary experience, Christmas at Wollaton is opening a waiting list, allowing individuals to secure their desired spot as soon as possible.
The waiting list is open now and closes on Sunday 23rd July. Signing up grants access to early ticket releases on Monday 24th July and a chance to take advantage of an exclusive 25% discount across all dates and timeslots on tickets booked by midnight on Sunday 6th August. For the best availability and guaranteed lowest prices visitors are being urged to sign up at christmasatwollaton.org
Tickets are priced from *£19.25 for an adult and *£12.75 for children, £54.00* for a family ticket, £18.00* for an adult group ticket (groups of 15+), *excluding booking fee. Nottingham city residents discount available on selected time slots. For full ticket details visit. christmasatwollaton.org
For more information, please visit www.christmasatwollaton.org
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Posted on 26 June 2023
