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A warm glow of happiness ...can be found at Trentham this winter. Visit Trentham Gardens this winter where a warm welcome awaits you. Take a bracing lakeside walk, enjoy the adventure playground, find the fairies and giant dandelions, or follow the Winter Willow Decoration Trail. Trentham Shopping Village is set to sparkle with the Christmas Lights Switch On, marking the start of the festivities on Wednesday 23 November. There’s simply nowhere better to find inspirational gifts to delight your loved ones.

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Seasonal shopping made easy Trentham Shopping Village and Garden Centre is the perfect destination for a spot of Christmas shopping. Comprising over 60 individual shops, restaurants and cafés housed in charming timber lodges, twinkling with festive ambiance. Bursting with inspirational gift ideas, you can take your time to browse without worrying that your parking ticket is expiring. Parking is FREE at Trentham. Bring your little ones to meet Santa and Mrs Claus in their magical grotto by the River Trent. Advance booking is a must!

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Whether you just need to refuel whilst you’re shopping or are looking for a Christmas feast, choose from an array of fabulous eateries offering everything from a mug of steaming hot chocolate, to a traditional roast turkey dinner. Trentham Home and Garden Centre is open until 8pm Monday to Friday.

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Happy memories are created here - that’s the most precious gift of all!

The Perfect Christmas Gift

Trentham’s Winter Gardens offer up a sparkling architectural display of frosty elegance, with structural planting left standing until January.

They come beautifully gift boxed with a complimentary coaster.

Give Trentham Gardens as the gift your loved ones will enjoy all-year-round.

Enjoy a bracing lakeside walk through the woods and parkland. See if you can spot our enchanting fairies and giant dandelions, then warm up in the Italian Garden Tearoom with a comforting hot chocolate. The winter views are captivating, so don’t forget your camera and share your pictures with us on Facebook, Twitter or #TrenthamGardens on Instagram. Dogs kept on short leads are very welcome. Annual Ticket holders get to enjoy the stunning Trentham Gardens all-year round. Having an Annual Ticket enables them to regularly take relaxing time out of their busy lives, in the great outdoors. The way the gardens change through the seasons is incredible, and there’s plenty for children to do here with the barefoot walk, playground, fairy trail and maze. Membership benefits include discounts for event tickets, friends and family day tickets and at selected shops and cafés at Trentham Shopping Village.

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*with Disabled Annual Ticket Holder. Prices valid for tickets purchased up until 31 Dec 2016. See back page for 2017 prices. Tesco Days Out tokens are accepted for Trentham Gardens admission, against these ticket categories only.© Terms & Conditions apply. See website.

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Little Acorns Gardening Club at Trentham Garden Centre Every Wednesday (except 2 Nov, 21, 28 Dec, 4, 11 Jan) • 10-11am Every Friday (except 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 23, 30 Dec, 6, 13 Jan, 24 Feb) • 10-11am Come along and join the Little Acorns Gardening Club at Trentham Garden Centre for a range of fun activities with a different gardening activity each week. Cost: £5.00 per child (aged 0-4) per session. Booking in advance recommended on 01782 646644.

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Monday 24 October • 3-6pm Pokèmon chasers can catch rare, virtual beasties attracted by Lure Modules applied to all 40 of the Pokèstops located throughout the gardens AND raise money for Caudwell Children. Cost: £6 in advance be purchased at www.caudwellchildren.com/pokemonday

Live Music at David’s Brasserie Every Thursday • 8-10pm An evening of live music makes for a great atmosphere at David’s Brasserie.

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Trentham Fern Miniature Train Trips Saturday 22 - Sunday 30 October • 12noon-3.30pm Sit astride the Trentham Fern and enjoy a trip along the lakeside. Cost: Return trip £2 per person, £1.50 per annual ticket holder.

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Bay Tree Company Tasting at Brown and Green Saturday 22 October & Wednesday 23 November 10am-5pm Enjoy tasters of Bay Tree Company condiment and sauces in store.

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Monkey Forest Chills and Thrills Monday 24 - Saturday 29 October • 10am-5pm Sunday 30 October • 10am-4pm Visit the Deadly Dungeon at Monkey Forest for some half term Halloween fun including fierce face painting, freaky fancy dress, gruesome games and a creepy colouring competition. Included in Monkey Forest admission, extra charges apply for face painting.

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VIP Christmas Launch Event Friday 28 October • 5-9pm Head to Trentham Home and Garden Centre for their VIP Christmas launch event. Enjoy special offers throughout the store. There’s face painting for the children, and you can meet the elf entertainers, stilt walkers and live reindeer!

Staffordshire Bat Group at Trentham Monkey Forest Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 October • 10am-5pm Learn all about the UK bat species, take part in some fun crafts and see live displays too. Included in Trentham Monkey Forest admission.

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Miss Elizabeth Boat Trips

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Halloween Spooktacular at Noah’s Ark Factory Saturday 29 October • 10-11am Head to Noah’s Ark Factory where you can enjoy spooktacular activities and create your very own 10" bear to take home. There will also be a ‘Best Dressed’ award so make sure you dress to impress! Cost: £10 per person. Advance tickets available in store.

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Mad Science Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 October • 10am-2pm Join our mad scientists as they make vampire blood and Frankenstein snot! Suitable for kids aged 3+.

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Spooky Fun at Joe’s Kitchen Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 October • 10am-5pm Get ready for a spooktacular day at Joe’s Kitchen packed with kids games, face painting and pumpkin themed drinks. Pre-book your table for one free kids meal per main meal purchased - if you dare! Call: 01782 646678.

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Halloween Wilderness Survival Skills Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 October • 11am-3pm Create your own spooky pumpkin and learn how to survive in the wilderness. Pumpkins are provided (limited availability). Included in garden admission.

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Bonfire & Fireworks Friday 4 November Gates open 5pm • Bonfire lit 6.30pm Fireworks 7.30pm There will be no tickets available on the night.

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Garden Tour Sunday 6 November • 1.30pm Take a garden tour with Craft Gardener, Jo, and discover the many colours and textures of the Rivers of Grass whilst learning how you can apply these techniques at home. Places are limited to 30 and are allocated on a firstcome, first-served basis, from 1pm.

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Modern Knitting for Beginners at Yellowstone Art Boutique Saturday 12 November • 6-9pm Learn how to make a snood with Jane of Hedgerow Yarns. All materials are included (and a little extra to take home!) Spaces are very limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Cost: £25 per person. Tickets available in store or online at www.yellowstoneartboutique.co.uk

Saturday 5 November • 11am-3pm Tracy Bentley will be demonstrating the art of painting these exquisite pieces. Receive a FREE mini hand-painted bottle kiln when you purchase any Burslem Pottery piece worth over £30 on the day.

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Christmas Garland Demo at Trentham Garden Centre Monday 14 November • 6.30-10pm Get your Christmas off to a glittering start with Bucks Fizz on arrival, followed by a two-course seasonal meal, then learn from the experts how to make a grand garland. Cost: £17.95 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 01782 643555.

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Christmas Cake Demo at Trentham Garden Centre Tuesday 15 November • 6.30-10pm Bucks Fizz and a two-course seasonal meal await you, then watch how the chefs prepare the perfect finale for your festive feast - Christmas cake! Cost: £17.95 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 01782 643555.

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Fabric Appliqué Christmas Decoration Workshop at Yellowstone Art Boutique Saturday 19 November • 6-9pm Learn how to make appliqué Christmas decorations with artist Emily Notman. All materials are included. Cost: £25 per person. Tickets available online at www.yellowstoneartboutique.co.uk or in store.

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Daniel’s Delight Tasting at Brown and Green Thursday 24 November • 10am-5pm If you have a sweet tooth you won’t want to miss this chocolate tasting event at Brown and Green.

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Wreath Making at Yellowstone Art Boutique Saturday 26 November • 6-9pm Create a beautiful wreath in time for Christmas with Nicola of Brown Sugar Blooms at Yellowstone Art Boutique. Cost: £45 per person. Tickets available in store or online at www.yellowstoneartboutique.co.uk

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Winter Willow Decoration Trail Saturday 26 November - Sunday 26 February Every day except 25 December • 10am-4pm Weave your way around Trentham by following the Willow Trail and discover some larger than life sculptures. Learn fascinating woodland facts along the way. Pick up a leaflet at the gardens entrance.

Christmas Launch Wednesday 23 November • Light switch on at 7pm The Christmas Launch marks the start of our festive celebrations. We have a Superhero and Fairy Tale themed parade and laser show planned at 6.30pm, followed by the light switch on by Santa and Mrs Claus. The shops and cafés will stay open until 8pm, so it’s the perfect chance to get your seasonal shopping underway.

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Happy Birthday Joe’s Kitchen Monday 21 - Sunday 27 November • 9am-10pm Unbelievably, it’s a year since Joe’s opened at Trentham. To celebrate they’re serving a selection of their favourite specials from the last year, and offering 2-4-1 cocktails all week.

Late Night Shopping Wednesdays 23, 30 November, 7, 14, 21 December until 8pm The Shopping Village stays open late to give you an extended opportunity to do your Christmas shopping. Meet the penguins 30 November and 7 December and see ice sculpting demonstrations 14 and 21 December.

Meet Artist Jonathan Harris at Silver Leaf Gallery Saturday 19 November • 11am-3pm Find out about “the inspiration behind my designs and techniques” from world-renowned glass designer Jonathan, who will be speaking personally to collectors about the unique designs he creates for Dior, Asprey of London, museums and collectors worldwide. Receive an exclusive glass coaster for FREE when purchasing a Jonathan Harris piece priced over £60 on the day.

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Santa at Trentham Garden Centre Weekends 26-27 November, 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 December • 10am-5pm Sundays 10am-4pm Weekdays 19-23 December • 10am-5pm Visit Santa at Trentham Home and Garden Centre. Cost: £6 per child, available on the day from the customer service desk on a first-come, first-served basis from 9am Saturdays and weekdays, and 10am Sundays. 13

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Santa and Mrs Claus Wednesdays 30 November, 7, 14, 21 December 3.30-7.30pm Weekends 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 December 11am-1pm & 2-4pm Weekdays 19-23 December • 11am-1pm & 2-4pm Visit Santa and Mrs Claus in their Grotto by the River Trent in the Shopping Village. Children can experience the magic of meeting Santa, make a wish and take away a gift. Cost: £6 per child. Tickets on sale from 7 November at 10am. MUST be booked in advance at the Gardens Entrance or call 01782 645213/645214. Tickets for Santa tend to sell out very quickly in advance, please book early to avoid disappointment.

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Sunday 4 December • 1.30pm Take a garden tour with Estates Team Member, Adam, and discover the story behind the restoration of Trentham Gardens. Take a look at what’s happened in the gardens to reveal, restore and replenish the landscape attributed to Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Places are limited to 30 and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, from 1pm.

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Tea with Santa at the Six Arches Restaurant Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 December • From 5.30pm Santa is visiting the Garden Centre’s Six Arches Restaurant for two exclusive evenings. Children, families and friends… in fact anyone that will delight in meeting Santa before Christmas Eve is welcome! Cost: Children aged under 10 £8.95. Booking in advance is essential. Call 01782 643555 for more information or to make a booking.

Glass Bauble Decorating Workshop at Yellowstone Art Boutique Saturday 3 December • 6-9pm Learn to decorate glass baubles with artist Emily Notman. All materials are included. Spaces are very limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Cost: £25 per person. Tickets available in store or online at www.yellowstoneartboutique.co.uk

Maynard’s Butchery and Sloemotion Gin Tasting at Brown and Green Sunday 4 December • 10am-4pm Meet the man behind the meat, and try a tipple of craft gin from Sloemotion.

Wednesdays 30 November & 7 December 3.30-7.30pm Meet these adorable penguins by Santa’s Grotto. Their handlers will be here to tell you all about penguins in the wild and to answer any of your penguin related questions.

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Chainsaw Ice Carving Wednesdays 14, 21 December • 4.30-7.30pm Head to Santa’s Grotto where you can see fantastic live chainsaw carving demonstrations taking place. See the skating penguin and polar bear come to life!

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Christmas Picnic at Noah’s Ark Saturday 17 December • 10-11am Christmas has come early to Noah’s Ark! Each child at our picnic will be able to create their own 10" bear and enjoy some traditional Christmas activities. Fancy dress optional. Cost: £10 available in store from 1 December.

Sundays 4, 11, 18 December • 11.30am-3.30pm Meet the real reindeer by Santa’s Grotto and talk to their handlers to see how they live in the wild, and how they prepare to help Santa deliver presents on Christmas Eve.

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Winter RSPB Activities Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 December • 11am-3pm Get active with the RSPB and learn how to look after our feathered friends during the winter. Make natural tree decorations and greeting cards. Garden admission applies.

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Winter Wilderness Survival Skills Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 December • 11am-3pm Survive the winter by making shelters, fire and finding water in the wilderness wood. Included in garden admission.

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Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 December • 11am-3pm Learn how to look after the wildlife around you this winter. Make bird feeders, bird spot and make natural Christmas decorations to take home.

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Chainsaw Carving Wednesday 15 - Saturday 18 February • 10am-4pm Watch Andy Burgess - the man who brought the Diving Otters, Stag Beetles and Kingfisher sculptures to the gardens - as he creates a new lasting masterpiece.

Sunday 18 December • 11am Come along in festive fancy dress and help support Caudwell Children on a 5k fun run. This is a fully accessible activity where you can hop, skip, walk or jump your way to the finish line. Visit www.caudwellchildren.com/elfrun for tickets and more information. Tickets include entry to Trentham Gardens, elf hat and finishers medal! 50% off garden entry for spectators.

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FEBRUARY HALF TERM FREE Trentham Fern Miniature Train Trips Saturday 18 - Sunday 26 February • 12noon-3.30pm Sit astride the Trentham Fern and enjoy a trip along the lakeside. Garden admission applies.

Wilderness Survival Skills Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 February • 11am-3pm Learn how to survive in the wilderness by making shelters, fire and finding water in the wilderness wood. Included in garden admission.

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Trentham Monkey Forest Saturday 18 February • 10am-4pm Trentham Monkey Forest reopens for February half term, bring your little monkeys to see ours! Visit www.monkey-forest.com for times and prices.

Winter Sale Tuesday 3 January - Friday 17 February Every day 10am-4pm Banish those winter blues and visit Trentham Gardens for just Look out for those special sales in the Shopping Village. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Terms and conditions apply. Cost: £5.50 per person at the desk, £4.95 per person online at www.trentham.co.uk

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Wednesday 21 December • 5-7.30pm In aid of The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice Trust, an evening carol service in the starlit Italian Garden with festive entertainment. Cost: Adult £10, Child £6. Book tickets in advance at the Garden Entrance or call 01782 646646.

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Sunday 12 February Love is in the air at Trentham for Valentine’s Day. Bring a loved one to Trentham Gardens with our two for one admission offer. Lowest priced ticket free, terms and conditions apply. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Willow Weaving Saturday 17- Monday 19 December • 11am-4pm Help our resident willow weavers to make two twigaloo sculptures that will be displayed in our adventure playground.

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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 February • 11am-3pm Learn how to look after the wildlife around you, making bird feeders and spot the wildlife at Trentham Gardens.

National Garden Scheme Open Garden Wednesday 25 January • 1.30pm Take a walk with Garden Team Manager, Carol, and explore Trentham Gardens looking at the design techniques of Capability Brown and how it is being translated into our new annual and perennial schemes. Cost: £5.50 per person. Free for Annual Ticket Holders.

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Mother’s Day Sunday 26 March • 10am-4pm Treat mum this Mother’s Day with FREE entry to Trentham Gardens for all mums accompanied by any full paying guest.

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Saturday 8 - Monday 17 April Check out all of Trentham’s Easter events including your first chance to brave the Barefoot Walk and go on the Easter Egg Hunt in the Gardens.

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

How to find us... • Leave M6 at J15, take A500 towards Stoke-on-Trent, then A34 towards Stafford.

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£8.70 £17.40 £7.50 £30.00 £22.00 £7.50 £4.50 £4.50

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Dogs permitted on a short lead. Open: Every day except Christmas Day. Main North Entrance: GE 31 Oct - 17 Feb 10am-3pm exit by 4pm 18 Feb - 26 March 10am-4pm exit by 5pm

Trentham Shopping Village Open: Every day except Christmas Day Oct-Dec 10am-5.30pm 24 & 31 Dec 10am-4pm 26 Dec & 1 Jan limited opening Jan-Mar 10am-5pm Please note: Individual venue opening times can vary. Tesco Days Out tokens are accepted for individual Annual Tickets marked© and full priced day tickets. Terms & conditions apply, see website.

South Entrance: LC 31 Oct - 17 Feb 10am-2pm exit by 3pm 18 Feb - 26 March 10am-3pm exit by 4pm

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