Join the search for Christmas wishes
There's been a problem at the wish sorting office, and the Kingston Lacy Wish Makers are going to need help from the whole family to find all the escaped wishes before Christmas.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Collect your Christmas letter from the Wish Makers at Visitor Reception, and head to the wish sorting office to help them with their festive disaster.
You'll need to search for the escaped presents around the gardens and take a peep inside to discover which wishes are coming true.
We recommend allowed approximately 30 minutes to walk the whole wish trail.
Paths are mainly gravel or hand-standing but we recommend wearing sensible shoes as there may be puddles or mud in bad weather.
The majority of the trail is unlit and we will be closing the gardens as they get darker. We recommend starting no later than 3pm.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Meeting point
Start your adventure at Visitor Reception where you'll receive your Christmas letter from the Wish Makers, then follow the trail of wishes through the garden.
- What to bring and wear
We recommend wearing sensible, waterproof shoes as paths may be muddy or wet after rainfall.
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