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Help spread some

joy and make
Oxted shine this
festive season

THE churches and community
of Oxted are inviting residents
and businesses to spread a little
joy this Christmas and brighten
every street by making stars to
display in their windows during
advent through its Oxted Shines
initiative.
The symbol of a star holds great The gardens at Hever Castle are considered a “large outside space”, so can still be enjoyed safely. 8 David Fox
meaning for many people of different 5
faiths, so it would be lovely to see Christmas is still on at Hever Castle
stars of all designs and colours in
windows from Advent Sunday on
29 November, bringing some much FOLLOWING confirmation from the Crocodile with his ticking clock and Gardens like Hever Castle’s have
needed light and hope at the end local environmental health officer, Captain Hook’s pirate ship at the dock. offered a vital safe sanctuary to
of what’s been a difficult year for so Hever Castle’s Christmas event will As the trail finishes, spot Nana the dog the public for their mental and
many. continue during lockdown. in her kennel. physical health during these times,
Oxted’s churches and communities As a large outside space, Hever Soak up the festive atmosphere on and Hever Castle is delighted that
are also supporting those suffering Castle’s Gardens can be enjoyed safely the one way route while enjoying some this has been recognised by UK
financially and emotionally by by visitors with the measures that have fresh air and taking daily exercise. Government.
working with the Barn Theatre to been in place since reopening in June, During daylight hours the play Visitors to the gardens will also be
raise funds for Renewed Hope Trust including social distancing, enhanced areas will be open for younger visitors able to purchase food and drinks to
through its a Not So Silent Night cleaning and limits on visitor numbers. wanting to let off some steam. take away although indoor Restaurants
show on 12 December. Details of This year’s Christmas event The Carousel and Fairgrounds Stalls will be closed.
how to donate are available online. transports visitors to Neverland with a will not be available and the Peter Pan While tickets to see Father
Renewed Peter Pan-themed trail in the grounds characters will not be present in the Christmas during the day and twilight
Hope Trust is (from 21 November to 24 December). grounds during the lockdown period. have sold out, limited availability
a local charity Visitors will be able to take a magical The Castle will close from tickets are still available for the Castle
based in Redhill journey along the immersive Christmas 5 November until 2 December. The and Gardens, while the Castle itself has
providing trail, starting in London in the nursery. shops will close for this period but the good availability.
practical Then, ‘fly high’ above the City streets online shop will remain open and a You can book your ticket online at
solutions and into space and follow the directions click and collect service will operate hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/hever-
emotional to Neverland - second star to the right from the Hever Shop. castle-christmas/
support to and straight on till morning. After dark, enjoy a walk under the While the Grotto will be closed
the homeless, Discover where Peter’s friends stars. Witness the enchantment of the during lockdown, “key worker”
vulnerable and The Lost Boys live, visit the Mermaid Castle, gardens and lake festooned Father Christmas has come up with a
isolated of East Lagoon, the Native American camp with fabulous colours and twinkling click and collect solution for existing
Surrey. and be wary when you tiptoe past the lights, capturing the spirit of Christmas. ticket holders.

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