The Qubes Festive Arts and Crafts Exhibition is now open! This will fill the gallery, shop and upstairs space from today until 23rd December 2021 and will also be online! This Exhibition supports local Artists and Makers and has some fabulous gift ideas
We are very excited to let you in on a ittle secret, Santa, Mrs Claus and his trusty elves will be visiting us here at the Centre from the 27th November to Wednesday 22nd December.
They will be greeting you from inside the enchanted forest, a magical experience like no other. You will be greeted by Santa’s little elves who will be serving delicious treats such as warm mince pies & popcorn and mulled wine treats, there will be songs and stories from Santa and Mrs Claus, plus a reading from the Naughty and Nice list! It will have you giggling into your mulled wine, before having your festive digital photograph and a special visit to the Toy workshop to collect your gift!
Each child will also receive a golden ticket as part of your experience to use in the Forge café, this is to be redeemed prior to meeting Santa to help get you into the festive spirit.
The performances will start in November and be held throughout December, on the following dates:
Saturday 27th November & Sunday 28th November
Friday 3rd December, Saturday 4th December & Sunday 5th December
Friday 10th December, Saturday 11th December & Sunday 12th December
Saturday 18th December & Sunday 19th December
Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st, and Wednesday 22nd December
On Friday 3rd and Friday 10th December, we will have a very special Santa encounter for under 4’s! This includes the above, just tailored for the littler ones.
Child Tickets: £9.50 per child. Adult Tickets: £3 per.
Join us for our Christmas Fayre!
Lots of stalls to enjoy including Tombola, Play your Cards Right, handbags, pickles and chutneys, sweets, and gifts.
Our Taste restaurant will also be open for lunch and light refreshments.
The fayre is open to the public with free entry and everyone is welcome.
Late night Christmas shopping, food and drink. Mulled wine and mince pies.
Christmas shopping until 8pm. Cafes open late, bars open until 7.30pm. Complimentary mulled wine and mince pies, served 5pm – 6pm (while stocks last) to shoppers who buy from our retail stalls on the night. Make a purchase and receive a voucher to redeem.
Join us for an evening with Welsh Rugby star Jamie Roberts as he talks about his life in Rugby and his new autobiography Centre Stage.
In a nation of rugby heroes, Jamie Roberts has become a legend.
Jamie Roberts will discuss his rugby career ‘live’ on stage with sports writer and TV presenter Ross Harries. This will be followed by an audience Q&A.
Tickets: £20 (Includes a signed copy of Centre Stage: My Life in Rugby).
Wreath making with Simply Ribbons
Come along and join us for our Christmas Fair. Santa visit, Light switch on, Live nativity, farm on wheels, Balloon modelling, face painting plus much more. If you would like to book a stall with us to advertise your organisation or to sell/fundraise please contact us at reception@parklanecentre.co.uk or call us on 01952 683 700
A magical adventure by Land Rover through the illuminated woodland to see Santa in his real hillside Grotto.
Arrive at Hawkstone Park Hotel 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, under the Wishing Arch and up the steep hill to Santa’s spectacular network of caves.
Wander around the decorated, fairy-lit caverns and tunnels until you finally arrive at your destination – the magical grotto itself! Where every child is greeted by Santa and gets a gift.
Pre-booking is essential and spaces fill up quickly so book yours as soon as you can!
One of the largest and spectacular night time events in the County. Huge amusement rides, Christmas stalls, late night shopping, Santa’s Grotto, live music stage, fireworks and much, much more. Fantastic night out for all the family.
Meet Santa and his elves and do crafts in their workshop. Enjoy breakfast – choose between pancakes, porridge, sausage sandwich or bacon sandwich. Post your letter in Santa’s special letterbox – letter writing packs available. Take home a gift from Santa himself.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
£7.50 per person (both children and adults).
9am – 11am
Stick around to write your letter & post it to the North Pole.
The fantastic Much Wenlock Chrostmas Fayre is back for 2021! With a full programme of entertainment and a huge selection of festive stalls, selling crafts, food & drink and much more.
See https://www.wenlockchristmasfayre.org.uk/ for programme and full details.
Make your very own Eco Christmas wreath this year, online (via Teams) and from the comfort of your own home!
Join us for a fun 2 hour workshop on Saturday 4th December from 10-12pm, where you will create your own unique personalised wreath.
In this online Christmas workshop we’ll show you how to make an eco-friendly Christmas wreath that’s as beautiful as it is kind-to-the-planet. Not only is there not a plastic bauble in sight but the natural willow base can be used year after year. The best bit? When you’re ready to un-deck the halls, simply remove the foliage and pop them in the compost bin
The cost of the workshop is £16.00 which includes a basic wreath kit, comprising of a willow wreath frame and twine (the kit can be collected from the Trust Office at a mutually agreeable time, or mailed first class to a UK address for a £4 postage fee. The final date for posting kits out will be the 26th November to ensure the Kit will reach you in time.).
To personalise your wreath you will need to collect your own beautiful foraged greenery such as Ivy, Holly, Eucalyptus, and Fir etc. You may also wish to add dried orange slices or pine cones, cinnamon sticks, ribbons etc.
You will also need some sort of garden snips/secateurs to be able to trim down the stems of foliage ready to insert into the wreath base.
An apron and a tablecloth would come in handy to protect clothes and surfaces.
Christmas jumper, mulled wine and mince pies are optional!
For more information please email: bookings@severngorge.org.uk or telephone 01952 433880
All proceeds from this workshop will go towards the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust. A local charity looking after the beautiful Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage site landscape for the benefit of people and nature alike.
Limited spaces available.
The trains depart from Llangollen and pass alongside the River Dee through beautiful countryside to Carrog where Santa will join his sleigh parked on the platform. Whilst the steam locomotive runs around the train ready for the return to Llangollen, Santa will pose for photos!
Children’s presents: Every child will receive an age appropriate present.
Celebrate the festive season with a magical journey through beautiful Mid Wales to meet the family’s favourite Christmas cheer-bringer, Santa Claus, in 2021!
Arrive at our vintage station, board our heated carriages hauled by an amazing steam locomotive to be transported through winter scenery.
At the half-way point in your journey, meet Santa on the balcony of your carriage and receive a quality present for each child.
Book now for an amazing Santa Experience
We are so pleased that Santa is coming to the farm from 4th December
He’s bringing his Elves to help him create a perfect Christmas for our visitors
The Parade has been a big part of the seasonal celebrations in Oswestry for many years and it’s great to welcome it back after last year’s hiatus.
Ludlow Choral Society is looking forward to singing in St Laurence’s again after a long 2 year break from any performances. It’s a short concert – about an hour – but a lovely mix of seasonal music by a variety of composers. You will recognise some pieces but probably not all. Do come and join us – tickets are £10 and are only available on the door.
Hitch up your sleigh for Shropshire’s largest Santa Run and bring a flash of red to the streets of Oswestry with thousands of runners dressed as Santa Claus to spread festive fun and burn a few cheeky calories for the holidays.
The streets of Oswestry will transform into a festive course for everyone to enjoy from 11 years old up.
Run the course with your family and friends to burn away those mince pies.
Start the festive period with Christmas at The Astbury, a festive day of artisan crafts and workshops. Browse stocking fillers and beautiful gifts or cosy up next to the tipi’s very own log fire, with a warming mulled wine or hot chocolate, taking in the sights and sounds of local musicians.
We’re also hosting two wonderful workshops during the day; wreath making by Amber Jean Flowers and arm knitted blankets by Knitted By LW. Please note that these workshops are on a pre-booked basis.
The craft market is free for all to attend.
Find out more about Christmas at The Astbury and book your workshop tickets – www.theastbury.com/ChristmasatTheAstbury
The trains depart from Llangollen and pass alongside the River Dee through beautiful countryside to Carrog where Santa will join his sleigh parked on the platform. Whilst the steam locomotive runs around the train ready for the return to Llangollen, Santa will pose for photos!
Children’s presents: Every child will receive an age appropriate present.
Celebrate the festive season with a magical journey through beautiful Mid Wales to meet the family’s favourite Christmas cheer-bringer, Santa Claus, in 2021!
Arrive at our vintage station, board our heated carriages hauled by an amazing steam locomotive to be transported through winter scenery.
At the half-way point in your journey, meet Santa on the balcony of your carriage and receive a quality present for each child.
Book now for an amazing Santa Experience
We are so pleased that Santa is coming to the farm from 4th December
He’s bringing his Elves to help him create a perfect Christmas for our visitors
Come along to our seasonal event and create your very own Festive Wreath!
All of the materials and equipment will be provided as well as embellishments to adorn your wreath to make it as personal as you wish.
Full instructions and demonstrations will be given by our in house florists.
A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen, you will meander along the Llangollen Canal taking in all the beautiful scenery that the Dee Valley and its River has to offer, you will then enter Trevor Basin which leads you on to the magnificent Pontcysyllte Aqueduct you will cross this, not just once, but twice, the view is breath taking.
A Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled Wine and Christmas Songs
Your food will be at your table when you board the boat ready for you to eat at your leisure and you can order your drinks from the crew.
A full sandwich of your choice, freshly baked scone with jam, butter and cream, individual mini-Christmas cake. shortbread daisy, 2 mini bites of homemade cakes (for example, brownies, lemon drizzle and Bakewell all our cakes and treats are homemade) fruit, crisps and sweets.
A Glass of homemade Mulled Wine and a Tea or coffee.
All this for the amazing price of £29.95 per person
There is a fully stocked bar onboard the boat and we also serve hot and cold drinks.
Cash only on the boat.
More than just a bookshop… We are thrilled to be hosting a festive Christmas Wreath Making Workshop upstairs at Booka on Sunday 5th of December!
We are teaming up with Ragged Botanica, our brilliant local flower supplier for what promises to be a fantastically festive afternoon designing and making Christmas wreaths. Places are limited so book in fast!
Tickets cost £42, to include all materials, refreshments and your own wreath to take home.
Book your place by phoning the shop on 01691 662244.
Let’s keep it local, seasonal and sustainable this Christmas!
Enjoy a morning or evening out with friends and learn a new skill by creating your own festive wreath and be the envy of your neighbours.
Everything will be provided including decorations unless there is something in particular you’d like to bring along.
10.00am to 1.30pm – to include light refreshments and a cream tea – £38.00
6.00pm to 9.00pm – to include light refreshments, a glass of mulled wine and a minced pie – £40.00
Come along to our fabulous Christmas fayre. It’s £5 entry with a raffle ticket, mulled wine, mince pie, live music and a £5 open space studios voucher to use as a class pass or towards an event. There will be a chance to get some Christmas photographs taken, so don your Xmas jumpers!! There will be lots of stalls with Christmas presents galore, many bespoke handmade items.
Meet Santa and his elves and do crafts in their workshop. Enjoy breakfast – choose between pancakes, porridge, sausage sandwich or bacon sandwich. Post your letter in Santa’s special letterbox – letter writing packs available. Take home a gift from Santa himself.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
£7.50 per person (both children and adults).
9am – 11am
Stick around to write your letter & post it to the North Pole.
The trains depart from Llangollen and pass alongside the River Dee through beautiful countryside to Carrog where Santa will join his sleigh parked on the platform. Whilst the steam locomotive runs around the train ready for the return to Llangollen, Santa will pose for photos!
Children’s presents: Every child will receive an age appropriate present.
Celebrate the festive season with a magical journey through beautiful Mid Wales to meet the family’s favourite Christmas cheer-bringer, Santa Claus, in 2021!
Arrive at our vintage station, board our heated carriages hauled by an amazing steam locomotive to be transported through winter scenery.
At the half-way point in your journey, meet Santa on the balcony of your carriage and receive a quality present for each child.
Book now for an amazing Santa Experience
We are so pleased that Santa is coming to the farm from 4th December
He’s bringing his Elves to help him create a perfect Christmas for our visitors
😍 👉 ANNOUNCING Oswestry’s Christmas Ice RInk and Curling Lanes – a free family fun event, with skates available. Come along for some seasonal fun on Festival Square! 😃 ❤ * AN OSWESTRY BID EVENT
A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen. We will meander along the Llangollen Canal taking in all the beautiful scenery that the Dee Valley and its River has to offer. We will then enter Trevor Basin which leads us on to the magnificent Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. We will cross this, not just once, but twice. The view is breath taking.
Your food will be at your table when you board the boat ready for you to eat at your leisure and once we have set off your drinks will be brought to your table.
Retro Buffet Platter
Think 80’s style Buffet, cheese and onion sticks, vol-au-vents, sausage rolls, cocktail sausages, finger sandwiches (All brought up to date and homemade by us at the Wharf)
A glass of Fizz or a Beer.
Christmas Hits from across the years.
All this for the amazing price of £29.95 per person
We have a Bar on board the boat and we also serve hot and cold drinks.
Cash only on the boat.
Shrewsbury’s civic church will be hosting the first of what is hoped to be many annual Christmas Fairs with a variety of gifts and present ideas for all the family.
Father Christmas is expected at 2pm and ‘Brass Buttons’ will entertain.
Afternoon Tea will be available in the adjacent Parish Hall.
How about finishing an Oswestry shopping trip with some Carols and festive refreshments? Tickets from Rowanthorn in Old Chapel Court.
The Fron Male Voice Choir and Lleisiau’r Afon (A Ladies Choir from Carrog) come together for an exciting evening of choral music. what better way is there to get in the Christmas mood.
Note – Tickets are limited as there is reduced seating to allow more spaces between seats and rows. The wearing of a mask to enter the church is appreciated but wearing masks is optional during the concert.
Meet Santa and his elves and do crafts in their workshop. Enjoy breakfast – choose between pancakes, porridge, sausage sandwich or bacon sandwich. Post your letter in Santa’s special letterbox – letter writing packs available. Take home a gift from Santa himself.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
£7.50 per person (both children and adults).
9am – 11am
Stick around to write your letter & post it to the North Pole.
The trains depart from Llangollen and pass alongside the River Dee through beautiful countryside to Carrog where Santa will join his sleigh parked on the platform. Whilst the steam locomotive runs around the train ready for the return to Llangollen, Santa will pose for photos!
Children’s presents: Every child will receive an age appropriate present.
Celebrate the festive season with a magical journey through beautiful Mid Wales to meet the family’s favourite Christmas cheer-bringer, Santa Claus, in 2021!
Arrive at our vintage station, board our heated carriages hauled by an amazing steam locomotive to be transported through winter scenery.
At the half-way point in your journey, meet Santa on the balcony of your carriage and receive a quality present for each child.
Book now for an amazing Santa Experience
We are so pleased that Santa is coming to the farm from 4th December
He’s bringing his Elves to help him create a perfect Christmas for our visitors
