A Winter's Trail at Skelton Grange

A Winter’s Trail at Skelton Grange Environment Centre

Join us for a magical celebration of light in our darkest month - a great event for all, and especially popular with younger children. Explore a candlelit trail in the woods and gardens at Skelton Grange Environment Centre and get a sneak peek at the illuminated miniature villages along the way. Who lives in these homes at Skelton Grange?

You can travel at your own pace, and towards the end of the trail, take time to enjoy the festive campfires and hot drinks in the woods.

The event has been described as magical and awe-inspiring, with many people returning year after year. We hope you will be one of them!

This annual fundraising event is a peaceful, low-key sensory experience. No bright lights or loud music, so it is very autism-friendly for children and parents.

We created this event as a calmer, more intimate and less overwhelming alternative to the larger winter/Christmas experiences available in the area. We limit numbers to keep the event more peaceful and allow time to explore the trail.

It's the event that we wished that we could have taken our children to when they were young!

Previous visitors have said:

“It was awesome! :) So intricate and so well thought out. Loved the hobbit house and the fire afterwards. We also thought it was brilliant for adults as well as children!”

“I came last night to the winter wonderland with my great-nephew. I just wanted to say well done for creating such a magical trail with so much interest for little people. The singing and hot chocolate round the fire at the end was so lovely.”

Tickets are £8.40 per person (+Eventbrite booking fee).

Tickets include:

🧙Candlelit trail.

☕A hot drink and snack to eat around the campfire.

👀A seasonal craft activity to take home.

Booking

To book please click through the tickets section choosing which date you would like to come, then a selection of start time slots will appear running from 16:00 - 18:45. Tickets are required for all adults and children attending the event at £8.40 (plus Eventbrite booking fee), but babies (18 months or under) are welcome free!

Please note:

This is a popular event which sells out. Therefore, tickets must be booked in advance, and you need to be there for the start time of your pre-booked session - we cannot guarantee spaces in other sessions.

We also ask that adults supervise their children at all times!

All the funds raised will support the charitable work of The Conservation Volunteers at Skelton Grange Environment Centre.

FAQs

Q: Are there different tickets for adults and children?

A: No, tickets are the same for adults and children and all need their own individual ticket, except babies.

Q: How do I get to Skelton Grange Environment Centre?

A: Directions and bus routes from Leeds city centre can be found here: https://www.tcv.org.uk/skeltongrange/about-skelton-grange/how-find-us

Q: Is there free parking available?

A: Yes, there is no charge for parking in our car park, and we have lots of space.

Q: My ticket says 4:00pm but I booked another time, can you help?

A: Many tickets say 4:00pm as the overall start time of the event, but your time slot will be written further down within your ticket and email confirmation.

Q: Is the trail wheelchair accessible?

A: The trail is not built to a particular accessibility standard, but has been used by children in wheelchairs with a mix of mown grass and woodchip paths. However, if the weather has been very rainy there can be muddy sections that people who use wheelchairs might find difficult. Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding accessibility.

Q: Are dogs allowed?

A: We only allow assistance/guide dogs on TCV sites

Q: How do I contact the centre?

A: You can call the centre on 0113 243 0815 or email us any queries skelton@tcv.org.uk