Shropshire Art Society’s Ongoing Event for these dates features the work of Anne Linton And Judi Willerton.It is open from 10 am to 4 pm daily, excluding Sundays, and the church will also be closed over the Christmas period from 24/12/19 to 2/1/20.
A magical adventure by Land Rover through the illuminated woodland to see Santa in his real hillside Grotto.
Arrive at the Hawkstone Park Follies visitor centre and check in for your trip. After a warming festive drink you’ll be whisked off in one of our Land Rovers across the Park, through the Grand Valley, under the Wishing Arch and up the steep hill to Santa’s spectacular network of caves.
Santa’s elves will keep you entertained as you wander around the decorated, fairy-lit caverns and tunnels until you finally arrive at your destination – the magical grotto itself! Every child will receive a gift from Santa.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet Santa’s reindeer and enjoy the illuminated woodland fantasy. You can even finish off your visit with a Christmas meal in the beautifully renovated Hawkstone Park Hotel restaurant.
Pre booking is essential and spaces fill up quickly!
This December discover the Mansion with decorations ‘Inspired by Nature’. Pre-book your visit now to see the Mansion with its individually themed rooms decorated to represent nature, both local and exotic.
Visits to the Mansion are by pre-booked timed entry tickets to keep visits special (there are three time slots each day). Tickets are free for National Trust Members, and admission charges will apply on the day of the visit for non-members. Ticket holders for the daytime weekend and school holiday ‘Father Christmas Visits’ will also need to book a separate ticket to visit the Mansion if you wish to do so.
So that you can enjoy the visit at your own pace, with enough space to do so, and to care for the collection including the interior of the Grade I listed Mansion, there is a maximum number of visitors to the Mansion each day. Once you have entered the Mansion, at any time within your time slot, you can spend as long as you like inside.
We’ve built in extra capacity for visitors across December but popular days may reach this limit and become ‘Fully Booked’. A very limited number of tickets will be available on each day, on a first come,first served basis for each time slot – but to ensure you are able to visit on the day of your choice please book in advance.
Looking to celebrate the festive season with colleagues or friends? Join us for one of our Christmas Party Nights throughout December. Includes a three course dinner, live music and DJ to follow. Contact us to find out more and book your table, be quick as Tickets sell out fast!
Santa makes a special visit each Christmas to the Llangollen Railway. Your decorated steam train will transport you in style from Llangollen Station to Carrog (renamed Lapland for Santa’s visit). Santa will give each good boy and girl a special gift on the journey & the adults on-board receive a Mince Pie & a tipple from Santa’s Little Helpers.
BVA members will be offering ‘affordable art’ as Christmas presents in the Willow Gallery, Oswestry during November and December.
Kinokulture is Oswestry’s community cinema showing a variety of films most days. Please see their web site for details.
3 Course Dinner with Live Entertainment & Disco – £34.95 per person
Dates available: 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st December 2019
The established professional function duo of The Lady and The Sax feature the sensational vocals of Miss Chloe Barry, together with the superb saxophone, harmonica and vocal talents of Sam Pagett – an entertainer who oozes talent and charisma! This unique duo provides top-quality entertainment for functions, parties, venues, corporate events and weddings throughout the UK, bringing youth and vitality to classic Rock and Roll, Swing, Blues and Jazz/Pop music from the 1950’s to present day.
We have a special accommodation rate for anyone attending the event which is £89.00 Bed & Breakfast based on two people sharing.
Winter is set to cast a seasonal spell at Weston this December when Enchanted Weston weaves it festive magic. As dusk falls the natural beauty and wonder of Capability Brown’s Temple Wood is awakened with an illuminated trail through the ancient trees and woodland.
Enchanted Weston celebrates the beauty of the natural world, taking its inspiration from the cold crisp nights, the chill in the air and the joy of an illuminated forest experience. A rising mist over Temple Pool and the appearance of mysterious smoke rings will add to the intrigue as visitors embark on the half a mile walk.
Towering trees, historic landmarks and hidden surprises are all picked out in a wash of light and hues of colour.
Festive Fizz & Eats returns to the Stables Courtyard where visitors can warm up by the fire pits, toast marshmallows and enjoy fabulous street food, warming cocktails and live entertainment.
With Christmas around the corner, there is also the chance of a spot of retail therapy; a selection of handpicked local producers bursting with gift ideas feature in the festive pop-up market.
Enchanted Weston Ticket Prices:
£9 per person (under 4’s go free)
£30 family ticket (2 adults +2 children aged 4 -14 years)
Annual Pass & Local Resident Members:
£7 per person
£25 family ticket (2 adults + 2 children aged 4-14 years)
(Plus booking fee)
The Enchanted Weston Experience is available by advanced tickets only.
Entry into the walk is by timed slots every half hour from 5pm – 8pm, please select your chosen time slot when you purchase your tickets.
A lively indoor Christmas Market for those unique last minute gifts, open from 10.am -.1pm There will be a range of stalls selling a range of small antiques, vintage & contemporary jewellery, wooden boxes & chairs, and a selection of craftwork, Christmas trees & a local organic butcher. Entry is free but please bring a Christmas treat for local people & animals in need. Market Cafe & easy accessible parking.
Join us for our monthly craft fair in Telford town centre featuring local artists and handicrafts.
Escape the crowds and enjoy a relaxing day of shopping & entertainment in the beautiful market town of Much Wenlock.
You won’t find any ‘big names’, but you will find a great selection of traditional shops, wonderful pubs & cafes, all offering good old-fashioned personal service.
The town traders have also organised dancers & musicians to keep you entertained throughout the day. You will find the performers under the Corn Exchange on the High Street.
Schedule (subject to change)
10.30am Bahira Belly Dancers
11.15am Nick Mitchell on Piano Accordion
11.45am Belly Up Dance Team
2.15pm Severn Sisters Tribal Dance team
A family favourite; come and meet Santa whilst travelling by steam train alongside the River Banwy.
Every child receives a present from Santa on the train
Adults receive complimentary glass of warming mulled wine and a mince pie
A complimentary fruit drink and mince pie for the children
Reserved accommodation in our heated carriages
A 45 minute steam train ride
Tearoom open for sale of hot drinks and light refreshments
Souvenir shop open for last minute gifts
Pre booking is almost certainly essential, as we expect this popular festive train to be a sell out again this year. We have a special rate for groups of 20 or more, but you will need to contact us via the phone for full details.
40 stalls selling fine art, quality crafts and artisan foods, all made locally. A great opportunity to buy something unique and chat to the artist, craftsman or food producer who made it.
Following in the footsteps of the Nubian Nightjar, a small nocturnal bird characterized by its drumming song, percussionist Rick Wilson and vocalist Kate Allan will open your minds and ears to wonderful ways of drawing on your innate musicality via a series of combined vocal and rhythmic explorations. This workshop promises to be not just educational but most importantly a great deal of fun!
Throughout the year, Kate Allan and Rick Wilson have been running independently from each other regular monthly vocal, drumming and rhythm workshops at The Hermon. In this 3-hour workshop both musicians will now join forces for the first time to share their practical skills and liberating approach to music with participants of all levels of experience. In a playful yet focused manner the group will work together on creating songs, ‘wordful’ and wordless, explore rhythms and develop awareness of moods through experimenting with drums, bells, shakers, vocal chords and any contraption that teases the imagination.
No prior experience is required, just come and join us in the beautiful and acoustically alive space of the Hermon Chapel, bring along drums and percussion instruments to add to our collection for the day and most importantly your enthusiasm, curiosity and an open mind!
There will be a break, during which our in-house bar will be open for you to purchase drinks and home-made cake to keep you going thoughout the ‘Tour de Rhythm’!
If you can, please register your participation before the day, so we get a realistic idea about expected attendance! Thanks.
Free art exhibition with the Christmas Craft Shop featuring artists Louise Diggle, Paul Padmore and Sven Evans.
Christmas comes to Coalbrookdale! Come and meet Santa at the world-famous Museums at Coalbrookdale on all weekends from 30 November to 22 December. Sessions run between 10am and 3.45pm.
Join us for the all-new Santa Christmas experience at Coalbrookdale:
Follow a path through the twinkling lights to meet Santa in his woodland glade grotto
Santa’s going to be super-busy this year so while you’re waiting to meet him, enjoy cool children’s fun and activities
And there’s more! Save 25% off admission to Enginuity – book your Christmas at Coalbrookdale tickets and we will email you a voucher to use on the day of your visit to the Grotto.
Enginuity boasts the longest span bridge made from LEGO® in the world – we’re going for the Guinness World Record!
Saturdays and Sundays up to Christmas (30 Nov to 22 Dec): Come along and browse the festive treats in our pop-up shop. Help yourself to logs from the pile and pick out a gift or two. All of the Christmas trees on sale are pot grown and living. The Shepherd’s Hut will be serving hot drinks, cakes and savoury snacks. Dogs on leads are welcome. Our main visitor facilities at Dudmaston Hall will be closed during this event.
Book now to secure your booking for our very popular Santa Experience – This magical Santa Experience will truly be one to remember
Weekends from 23 November, then daily 21-24 December
Each Santa package includes:
A very special visit to Santa with a generous present
Festive drinks and treats for all the family in Santa’s Grotto
The Amazing Elf Academy where you can pick up some special tips from the Elves to make your Christmas fun
All day entrance to the farm
Earlybird Package :
23 & 45 November or 30Nov & 1 Dec
Primetime Package :
7 & 8 Dec, 14&15 Dec then daily 21 – 24 Dec
Earlybird Package
Child (over 2) £13.95
Child (under 2) £9.00
Adult £9.50
Concession £8.50
Primetime Package
Child (over 2) £15.95
Child (under 2) £10.00
Adult £9.50
Concession £8.50
Make sure this Christmas is extra special and visit Blists Hill with your friends and family to experience the best Victorian Christmas atmosphere on 7, 8, 14 & 15 December.
Revel in celebrations and entertainment, 1800s style and meet Father Christmas in his Grotto! Wonderful.
Visit the Town decorated for Christmas… there may even be falling snow!
See Father Christmas in his Grotto (additional charge)
Hear about Victorian Christmas traditions
Listen to carol singers and brass bands
Have a go at hands-on activities
Buy unusual gifts in the Victorian shops
This event is from 10am until 4pm.
Annual Passport Tickets can’t be used for admission at this event but holders of valid Annual Passport Tickets receive 25% discount if buying tickets on the gate.
Make a Christmas Tree card- learn to embroider with the Corbet Bed Embroiders Trust at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery. £5 per child (accompanying adult free entry) Ticket price includes all day admission to museum. Age 8+
Why not book your children onto a Christmas Party at the Castle. These will take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December from either 11am until 1pm or 2pm until 4pm each day only. The cost is £10 per child and the party will include:
Craft Session
Games
Refreshments
Visit from Father Christmas
Present from Father Christmas
Good Behaviour Certificate from Father Christmas
A Mince Pie and hot drink for 1 adult per child
We ask for an adult to be in attendance at all times.
To book please e-mail the castle on info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk for a booking form.
Come and visit Santa on the train, riding behind a steam locomotive to the outskirts of Oswestry.
Light refreshments included. Age appropriate presents for children when booked online.’
Why not book your children onto a Christmas Party at the Castle. These will take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December from either 11am until 1pm or 2pm until 4pm each day only. The cost is £10 per child and the party will include:
Craft Session
Games
Refreshments
Visit from Father Christmas
Present from Father Christmas
Good Behaviour Certificate from Father Christmas
A Mince Pie and hot drink for 1 adult per child
We ask for an adult to be in attendance at all times.
To book please e-mail the castle on info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk for a booking form.
Join us for
An International Christmas
Celebrate the international spirit of Christmas by coming together in an evening of music, song and festive cheer
Featuring…
Rhys Meirion
Elan Catrin Parry
Julian Gonzales
Bulgarian Folk Dancers
Ysgol Dinas Brân New Orleans style Band
*
Festive Carols
*
Reverse Grotto
(in aid of Llangollen Foodbank)
*
Sunday 15th December, 7.45pm
Royal International Pavilion, Llangollen
Tickets: £15 Adults £5 Children (under 5s free)
(price includes mulled wine* and mince pie)
Book online at www.llangollen.net (no booking fee)
Phone: 01978 862 000
Tickets also available from the Eisteddfod Office & Llangollen Tourist Information
*non-alcoholic soft drink option
A family favourite; come and meet Santa whilst travelling by steam train alongside the River Banwy.
Every child receives a present from Santa on the train
Adults receive complimentary glass of warming mulled wine and a mince pie
A complimentary fruit drink and mince pie for the children
Reserved accommodation in our heated carriages
A 45 minute steam train ride
Tearoom open for sale of hot drinks and light refreshments
Souvenir shop open for last minute gifts
Pre booking is almost certainly essential, as we expect this popular festive train to be a sell out again this year. We have a special rate for groups of 20 or more, but you will need to contact us via the phone for full details.
Shropshire Theatre Organ Trust event. Chris Powell plays Wurlitzer Theatre Organ at The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury, SY1 2LF for our Christmas Concert. Make your Christmas special by joining us for some Christmas music, carols and theatre organ music, played on the Wurlitzer. Raffle, sales table and refreshments available.
Christmas comes to Coalbrookdale! Come and meet Santa at the world-famous Museums at Coalbrookdale on all weekends from 30 November to 22 December. Sessions run between 10am and 3.45pm.
Join us for the all-new Santa Christmas experience at Coalbrookdale:
Follow a path through the twinkling lights to meet Santa in his woodland glade grotto
Santa’s going to be super-busy this year so while you’re waiting to meet him, enjoy cool children’s fun and activities
And there’s more! Save 25% off admission to Enginuity – book your Christmas at Coalbrookdale tickets and we will email you a voucher to use on the day of your visit to the Grotto.
Enginuity boasts the longest span bridge made from LEGO® in the world – we’re going for the Guinness World Record!
Come along to our open day on Sunday the 15th of December.
Just like our Spooktacular Halloween open day, we open again for a special Christmas treat with our amazing activities being run as little tater sessions at an incredible discount!
No need to book in advance, simple turn up and pay for the activities you want to try.
~Climbing Wall
~Sniper Shooting
~Air Soft
~Quad Biking
~Segway
~Archery
~Archery Tag
~Bush Craft
We are open between 10am – 4pm, hope to see you there!
Saturdays and Sundays up to Christmas (30 Nov to 22 Dec): Come along and browse the festive treats in our pop-up shop. Help yourself to logs from the pile and pick out a gift or two. All of the Christmas trees on sale are pot grown and living. The Shepherd’s Hut will be serving hot drinks, cakes and savoury snacks. Dogs on leads are welcome. Our main visitor facilities at Dudmaston Hall will be closed during this event.
Book now to secure your booking for our very popular Santa Experience – This magical Santa Experience will truly be one to remember
Weekends from 23 November, then daily 21-24 December
Each Santa package includes:
A very special visit to Santa with a generous present
Festive drinks and treats for all the family in Santa’s Grotto
The Amazing Elf Academy where you can pick up some special tips from the Elves to make your Christmas fun
All day entrance to the farm
Earlybird Package :
23 & 45 November or 30Nov & 1 Dec
Primetime Package :
7 & 8 Dec, 14&15 Dec then daily 21 – 24 Dec
Earlybird Package
Child (over 2) £13.95
Child (under 2) £9.00
Adult £9.50
Concession £8.50
Primetime Package
Child (over 2) £15.95
Child (under 2) £10.00
Adult £9.50
Concession £8.50
Make sure this Christmas is extra special and visit Blists Hill with your friends and family to experience the best Victorian Christmas atmosphere on 7, 8, 14 & 15 December.
Revel in celebrations and entertainment, 1800s style and meet Father Christmas in his Grotto! Wonderful.
Visit the Town decorated for Christmas… there may even be falling snow!
See Father Christmas in his Grotto (additional charge)
Hear about Victorian Christmas traditions
Listen to carol singers and brass bands
Have a go at hands-on activities
Buy unusual gifts in the Victorian shops
This event is from 10am until 4pm.
Annual Passport Tickets can’t be used for admission at this event but holders of valid Annual Passport Tickets receive 25% discount if buying tickets on the gate.
Why not book your children onto a Christmas Party at the Castle. These will take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December from either 11am until 1pm or 2pm until 4pm each day only. The cost is £10 per child and the party will include:
Craft Session
Games
Refreshments
Visit from Father Christmas
Present from Father Christmas
Good Behaviour Certificate from Father Christmas
A Mince Pie and hot drink for 1 adult per child
We ask for an adult to be in attendance at all times.
To book please e-mail the castle on info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk for a booking form.
Come and visit Santa on the train, riding behind a steam locomotive to the outskirts of Oswestry.
Light refreshments included. Age appropriate presents for children when booked online.’
Bring the family together and celebrate Christmas early in our Paddock Suite!
Lunch is served from Noon to 3.00pm
3 courses:
£25.00 per person
Call 01691 655261 or email: info@wynnstayhotel.com for more information or to make a booking
Why not book your children onto a Christmas Party at the Castle. These will take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December from either 11am until 1pm or 2pm until 4pm each day only. The cost is £10 per child and the party will include:
Craft Session
Games
Refreshments
Visit from Father Christmas
Present from Father Christmas
Good Behaviour Certificate from Father Christmas
A Mince Pie and hot drink for 1 adult per child
We ask for an adult to be in attendance at all times.
To book please e-mail the castle on info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk for a booking form.
Traditional Christmas concert, presented by Bridgnorth Sinfonia with conductor James Ross and leader Margaret Wright.
Have you ever wanted to become more creative?
ArtShack offers small friendly personal creative development sessions every Monday and Wednesday, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop new skills with help and support from professional and well experienced artists. People of all ages and abilities from the complete novice to the more experienced are welcome.
We offer – textiles, felting, lino cuts, ceramics, silk painting, painting, drawing, sculpture, print making, embroidery, life drawing and so much more!
Drops-in sessions are available 10:30am – 1.00pm OR 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Cost: £20 per 1/2 day or £10 for members
We also offer a series of 1 day & half-day creative workshops on a variety of subjects, see our website https://www.myartshack.co.uk/ for the latest list.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DIRECTIONS AND AVAILABILITY!
Email – info@myartshack.co.uk
Phone – 07751 362171
Free art exhibition with the Christmas Craft Shop featuring artists Louise Diggle, Paul Padmore and Sven Evans.
Create a unique needle felted Christmas Card at our popular monthly craft workshops. Cost is £15 per person and includes all supplies and refreshments. Places are limited so please book by calling 01952 292268, message us or email on reception@meetingpointhouse.co.uk.
