Puzzlewood will be celebrating Christmas this year by presenting the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS...a magical woodland walk.
Each day will be represented in its own special way and Puzzlewood has commissioned various local artists to help with this unique presentation.
The walk is filled with imagination, creativity, a little comedy and ends with an interactive musical explosion with drums and pipes to get everyone into the spirit of Christmas.
Also inside the woods will be our nativity, with our donkeys, goats and a few other Puzzlewood animals.
Plus there’s a new indoor straw maze and toddler racing track.
NEW INDOOR PLAY AREAS OPENING THIS HALF TERM.
New Indoor Straw Maze
Have fun going round in circles in our new indooe straw maze! Great for hide and seek or a game of tag...
NEW INDOOR RACING TRACK
Especially for under 5's. Our new indoor racing track with push and pedal-a-long ride ons.
22nd - 30th OCTOBER 2011
Pumpkin Puzzle - Our very popular pumpkin trail will be returning to Puzzlewood. Find all the pumpkins, solve the puzzle and come to the café to claim your prize from the cauldron! £1.50 per trail.
Indoor Maze – Our animals have escaped and been replaced with spooky pictures for you to find…
22nd - 31st OCTOBER 2011
Puzzlewood is very pleased to be supporting Ed Elliot, an emerging sculpture artist.
With interests in mythology, folklore and their relationship with human perception and the psyche, Ed’s work has the power to evoke many different emotions in the viewer. Placement is key to the power of these sculptures, and Puzzlewood is the idyllic setting.
"Exhibiting my work in such a stunning and ethereal location is ideal," said Elliott. "The unique topography of this ancient woodland is the perfect backdrop for my sculptures."
www.edelliott.co.uk
Puzzlewood is very pleased to announce that Bryan Singer has filmed at Puzzlewood for his new movie, Jack the Giant Killer. This is the first time these ancient woodlands and scowles have been used for an international film which is scheduled for release in June 2012.
Jack the Giant Killer, is a modern day adaptation of the classic children’s fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk’. It follows a young farmer, Jack, played by Nicholas Hoult, who's given the chance to lead a dangerous expedition to save a princess. The princess, played by Eleanor Tomlinson, was kidnapped and the peace between man and giant is threatened.
Other stars on set here at Puzzlewood included Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Eddie Marson, Simon Lowe, Ewen Bremmer and Mingus Johnston.
One lucky visitor came to Puzzlewood on a whim and managed to watch some of the filming taking place. Read her blog to find out more and to see her filming photographs -
Suzy's Vintage Attic, Blog
SATURDAY 25 & SUNDAY 26 JUNE 2011, 10am – 5pm
The members of Svartland are bringing Viking Age "Living History" to Puzzlewood.
Find out what Viking life was like in times of peace and war and see a variety of historic crafts and activities demonstrated in our authentic tented encampment.
Listen to tales of the Norse gods and goddesses and watch our warriors show their prowess in combat.
Michael McIntyre and his family came and hunted for bunnies for two hours in Puzzlewood. He said he had a great time and joked with the staff saying "You’re asking me to look for bunnies up here and I’m falling over roots down here!".
He kindly posed for photographs with the staff and signed our guest book. Unfortunately the staff were too star struck to ask if he was staying in the forest and how he found us.
Easter Bunny Hunts at Puzzlewood. 16th - 24th April.
Search for Bunnies all over our magical woods!
Find them all, play a little game with their names, then there will be a special Easter treat, waiting in the café for all correct answers. Come along, have some fun, and remember the ponies (£1.00 per ride) will also be here.
Easter Hunts are £1.50 plus normal admission.
Three new soay lambs so far and everyone is doing well. Come and watch them spring around, they’re great fun to watch.
A fantastic day was had by all! Puzzlewood had a great time making 120 bee homes with children from four local primary schools: Primrose Hill, Yorkley, Tutshill and Newnham.
The children used a selection of materials to make cosy bee homes to take home and place in their gardens. Hopefully, they’ll report back soon with good news.
"Hi Helen,
Just a quick note to thank you for a great birthday party. Everyone enjoyed themselves and we felt it ran really smoothly due to you and your staff's efforts. I think due to the variety of activities on offer there is something for everyone and the children were entertained the whole time which reduced the stress for me. Have a great summer, thanks again."
The BBC History magazine scoured the UK for the "Top 10 best adventures in history for kids" , and featured these attractions in their 2009 and 2010 Summer Guides. Puzzlewood are proud to announce we came 7th overall.
BBC History Magazine Summer 2010
