Walking with The Snowman™
As one of the most heart-warming and cherished Christmas stories of our time, The Snowman™ is a timeless classic, loved by children and adults alike. In Christmas 2023, the magic of the beloved story landed in Hillsborough Castle and Gardens with a sculpture trail, Walking with The Snowman™, that played homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs making its debut in Northern Ireland.
Families and visitors were able to discover 12 decorated Snowman sculptures throughout the 100-acre gardens, in a partnership with Wild in Art and Penguin Random House Children’s. Hillsborough Castle and Gardens hosted the festive trail from Saturday 18 November, encouraging visitors to find the individually painted sculptures – designed by various artists and inspired by the carol, ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’.
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