The Nutcracker Christmas Trail: Saturday 19th November - Friday 30th December
Exciting news! The courtyard is participating in a Christmas Nutcracker Trail from Saturday 19th November to Friday 30th December. Want to take part? You must find the names of the 10 Nutcracker Kings located in Cheltenham town centre and enter the draw to win a £100 Cheltenham gift card.
The History of the Nutcracker
According to German folklore, nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring good luck to your family and protect your home. The legend says that a nutcracker represents power and strength and serves like a trusty watch dog guarding your family from evil spirits and danger.
A fierce protector, the nutcracker bares its teeth to the evil spirits and serves as a traditional messenger of good luck and goodwill.
“Don’t be afraid, my beard is long, my head is large, my look is grim but that matters not. I won’t bite you. In spite of my big mouth and grim appearance, I look with my heart for your happiness.”
How It Works
Find the 10 Nutcracker Kings marked on the map below. The location of each is marked with a red numbered circle.
As you find each one write its name down on the Trail Sheet.
Once you’ve found all the names fill in your details, carefully remove the Trail Sheet and post it into Santa’s postbox (marked on the map with a star).
The postbox is located in the Regent Arcade. Entries must be posted by Friday 30th December. Your name, telephone number, and email address must be written clearly on the Trail Sheet.
The winning entry will be drawn out with the winner receiving a £100 Cheltenham gift card. This will be announced via the Cheltenham BIO website, on Cheltenham social media channels and via email on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. The prize will be posted to the lucky winner.
