Sudeley Castle Spectacle of Light 2023 Wizard of Oz Review + Photos

Are you looking to add a touch of magic to your winter evenings? Look no further than the Sudeley Castle Spectacle of Light! Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, this annual event offers a captivating experience that will leave you in awe.

The Sudeley Castle Spectacle of Light is an annual event that draws crowds to Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe, UK. Held during the winter months, this event transforms the castle and its gardens into a radiant display of lights and festive charm.

In 2023, we made our third visit to this beloved event, which featured a ‘Wizard of Oz’ theme. In this blog post, we’ll share our experience and showcase photos from our visit. You’ll see what makes this event so special and why it’s a must-visit during the festive season.

Let’s dive into our journey through the Sudeley Castle Spectacle of Light!

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Painswick church 99 trees

I’ve always lived in Gloucestershire, living in Cheltenham until I was 26 years old and then moving to Gloucester. Now I live in Brockworth right on the edge of Gloucester, bordering both Cheltenham and Stroud.

No matter whether I lived in Cheltenham, or now Brockworth, we always take the same route to Stroud passing through the picturesque Cotswold village of Painswick.

As a child I’d occasionally go to Stratford Park in Stroud. That was pretty much my Stroud experience as a child and every time we went, I’d remember my mum pointing out the 99 trees in Painswick as we drove past them.

We were always slightly fascinated by them and the story of how there came to be only 99…

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Cotswold Wildlife Park review

Yesterday we went to Cotswold Wildlife Park for what is turning into an annual family tradition!  In this blog post I will share my honest review of Cotswold Wildlife Park for 2019 and lots of photos of the animals we saw.

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