The Great Christmas Gnome Adventure at Winkworth Arboretum
Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming · 7 November 2026
Photo: Alan Hunt, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Alan Hunt, CC BY-SA 2.0
A festive trail at Winkworth Arboretum in Godalming, where giant woodland characters inspired by Scandinavian folklore have made their home for the season. Families can pick up a trail booklet and follow the route through the arboretum, meeting the characters, completing challenges and collecting embossings along the way. The trail is free, but standard arboretum admission applies.
Highlights
- Meet Scottie, Ginger, Stella, Ralph and friends along the woodland trail
- Free trail with a booklet and embossings to collect
- Open 10:00 to 16:00; booking recommended
Getting there
Winkworth Arboretum, GU8 4AD
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