Sidmouth's illuminated trail Connaught@Christmas is getting ready for opening night on Friday December 9 – and snow has arrived right on time!
In fact, it’s not real snow but biodegradable, environmentally friendly snow that looks just like the real thing. And with temperatures set to be chilly for the next few days, it really does set the scene for the start of this festive event....
With the run up to Christmas well and truly underway, the Connaught@Christmas team has announced exciting new additions for the festive illuminations in Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth making the event, which runs from December 9 to 18, even more of an enchanting experience
The walled garden which was last year filled with lit Christmas trees is to be transformed into a pretty snow...
This year’s illuminated Christmas trail at Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth this December will be welcoming an important VIP to officially open the event’s new ‘sensory sessions’.
Coraline Troy is attending Connaught@Christmas as an ambassador for visitors with sensory considerations. Coraline, who is just 5, has Down’s Syndrome. She will be the first to try out the sensory sessions,...
With two months to go before opening day, over 40 local and independent traders have already signed up for this year’s Connaught@Christmas illuminated gardens event in Sidmouth which runs from December 9 to 18.
As before, the traders will be based in the Food & Drink Village, sited in a marquee at Manor Road car park opposite the illuminations in Connaught Gardens. While the...
The organiser of Connaught@Christmas recently visited Sidmouth College to present funds raised from the event.
John Radford met with staff and students from Sidmouth College and Sidmouth Primary School armed with two cheques for £500, which will be used to help disadvantaged students access opportunities in music and art.
The £1,000 total was raised through ticket sales for the...
