Alice in Wonderland to light up Loughcrew

A must-see animated lights spectacle is taking place this Christmas at Loughcrew House and Gardens in Oldcastle

‘Loughcrew's Enchanted Garden’ will host Lewis Carroll’s classic story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The tale of Alice and all the magical creatures, her breath-taking experiences, and the amazing places she travels are interpreted through dramatic light and colour projection, drawing visitors into the much-loved children’s book in a uniquely engaging way.

Designers Euan Winton and Eddie Naper, whose family home is the charming classical estate, have used the unique garden and woodland setting to create the magical 1km Enchanted Garden trail, transformed by sparkling light, colourful imagery and sound.

Visitors will travel down the rabbit hole, find a door that fits, and take selfies in the magic potion bottle or with the Red Knights, the Queen of Heart’s card soldiers.

There is the chaos of tea at the Mad Hatter’s table, the ‘lobster quadrille’, recited by the Mock Turtle, and floods of Alice’s glistening tears, as the animals emerge from the garden to see our heroine in the dock in the Queen’s Court.

Tricks of the light will completely illuminate Loughcrew’s garden features, including St Oliver Plunkett’s family church, where Alice literally grows before your eyes.

Open from Thursday to Sunday, every weekend from Monday 11th November until Thursday 23rd December, Loughcrew's Enchanted Garden is sponsored by Primeline Group, an Ashbourne-based FMCG logistics, sales and marketing business.

Along the Enchanted Garden Christmas trail there are treats for all the family, like hot chocolate, freshly brewed coffee, mulled wine, hot food and snacks. Of course, the Mad Hatter's freshly brewed tea and scrumptious party food is not to be missed!

Tickets are on sale online now, at www.loughcrew.com and cost €60 for a family of five, with adult tickets priced at €18 and a child’s ticket for €13.50. Under threes go free.

Loughcrew Garden has been home to Alice and Absolem, by sculptor Ann Meldon Hugh, for many years, and the White Rabbit’s hole has always been a fun feature of the children’s garden.

Loughcrew will inspire child-like wonder and imagination this Christmas in a rich and very special visitor experience, immersing visitors in the bizarre world of Alice and her marvellous adventures.