Christmas events in December

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1-9th -Stick Man – Live on Stage, Norwich Playhouse http://www.norwichplayhouse.co.uk/

           The Christmas Craft Fair, The Forum

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         The Christmas Craft Fair, The Forum

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     Magic of Christmas Fair - Blickling Hall

        Dragon Hall Medieval Christmas Market, 10am-5pm. http://www.dragonhall.org/

        Carol Singers at John Lewis, 10.30am - 4pm. Meet Santa’s reindeer and get in the Festive mood with carol singers, mulled wine and mince pies. Outside the main gifts entrance on All Saints Green.

       Christingle Service for children and families, Norwich Cathedral, 3.30pm. FREE

4th-23rd- Christmas at Strangers' Hall. Soak up the atmosphere of Christmas past in this wonderful Tudor house - one of Norwich's most historic buildings. Step into the Great Hall traditionally decorated with greenery. Admire the Victorian rooms with Christmas tree, crackers and cards. Meet costumed characters and take part in festive craft activities.
            Visit Father Christmas in his Victorian grotto – 11, 18 & 22 December. (Extra charge to meet Father Christmas and for some craft activities)

Tudor music with Minstrels Gallery – 11 & 18 December
Hurdygurdy music with Euan – 22 Dec.

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       Cathedral Advent Carol Service. Cathedral of St John the Bapist, 4pm. Admission free

       Dragon Hall Medieval Christmas Market, 10am-5pm. http://www.dragonhall.org/

       Magic of Christmas Fair - Blickling Hall

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       The Wizard of Oz, 7.30pm, Planet Ice
        Planet Ice Norwich are proud to be presenting the Wizard of Oz as their first ever Christmas show on ice. Involving local Norwich skaters and International Stars the show promises a great evening of family entertainment as you are taken over the rainbow with Dorothy and her friends in search of the Emerald City. Doors open at 7.00pm with the show starting at 7.30pm.Tickets are available from the Ice Arena and are priced at: £9.00 for Adults, £7.00 for Children.


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       Festive story-telling for children. The Guildhall, 4.30 – 5.30pm.
       A fantastic free event is suitable for children aged around 7-12 years old. Max 30 spaces available.    
       Booking in advance is essential .01603599577 www.heritagecity.org

       Big Music Weekend,  The Forum, 4.30 - 6.30. Talented young musicians and performers from all over Norfolk are sharing an outdoor stage, on Millennium Plain at The Forum, entertaining the crowds with a mixture of new music and unique interpretations of much-loved Christmas classics.
 
      UEA Symphony Orchestra & Choir with Choristers of Norwich Cathedral, St Andrew's Hall  7.30pm.


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       Medieaval Babes Concert, Norwich Cathedral. 8pm.
10th-12th-Historic Christmas Fayre, Cloister Walks, Norwich Cathedral  http://www.cathedral.org.uk/


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       Big Music Weekend, The Forum, 10am-6pm. Talented young musicians and performers from all over Norfolk are sharing an outdoor stage, on Millennium Plain at The Forum, entertaining the crowds with a mixture of new music and unique interpretations of much-loved Christmas classics.


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       Father Christmas and his Reindeer at Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden 5pm-7pm.
      £5 per person, pre-booking is advisable. http://www.fairhavengarden.co.uk/
     Meet Father Christmas and his reindeer at Fairhaven Garden. Live music with Top Brass, children's crafts, roast chestnuts and mini-market.

       Big Music Weekend, The Forum, 11am-4pm.. Talented young musicians and performers from all over Norfolk are sharing an outdoor stage, on Millennium Plain at The Forum, entertaining the crowds with a mixture of new music and unique interpretations of much-loved Christmas classics.

       Carols at Jarrolds, 12.30pm
Listen to the Norwich Philharmonic Choir as they move around the store singing a festive mix of traditional & new Carols. Feel free to join in with all those you know. The choir will commence in the basement at 12.30pm.

    The Canterville Ghost, Holkham Hall. 2pm and 6.30pm
    The Marble Hall at Holkham is the spectacular setting for this ghostly tale by Oscar Wilde.

Performed by Rain or Shine Theatre Company the story takes place just before Christmas 1884, at the ancestral family home haunted by the 300 years old Sir Simon de Canterville and concerns his dealings with the new owners of the Chase, the Otises, from America.
The culture clash that ensues as the brash new American materialism and the stuffy old British tradition battle it out for control of the house is charming, witty and at times farcical!
With numerous carols in the story and a christmassy feel, the production is one for all of the family to enjoy.
Tickets include a glass of mulled wine and mince pie. Main Auditorium - Adults £16.00, Child £12.00
Gallery - Adults £12.00, Child £8.00
Tickets are available from Holkham Ticket Office Tel: 01328 713111


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       John Lewis Christmas Shopping Event. 9am-6pm.There'll be a live carving of an ice sculpture, the chance to meet Percy Weasley from Harry Potter between 11am-12.30pm & 1pm-3pm, a childrens Harry Potter costume competition that will be judged at 2.45, fashion workshops, Menswear workshops with Calvin Klein models, beauty demonstrations, local chefs cookery theatre, children’s activities, product demonstrations, food tastings along with live music from carol singers and a jazz band plus complimentary refreshments


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         Norwich Theatre Royal. Jack and the Beanstalk

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        Christmas Wreath Workshop,10.30am., Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden
         £12 per person includes all materials and tea/coffee and biscuits. Make a Christmas wreath using natural materials with Val Noon from Natural Crafts. http://www.fairhavengarden.co.uk/

        Norwich School choir, John Lewis, 5.30-6.30pm.

The talented Norwich School choir will be performing on the Mezzanine level in the shop. Come along to listen to their choral harmonies

       Carols at the Forum, 6-7pm. Norfolk County Youth Orchestra. The Norfolk County Youth Orchestra is a full, symphony orchestra which brings together hard working, gifted musicians between the ages of 12 and 19 from all over Norfolk. Get into the spirit of Christmas and join with us to sing carols and listen to the brilliant sounds of the Norfolk County Youth Orchestra.


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     Minstrels gallery ‘Music in the glass’ 1-2pm., Hungate Medieval Art  Music to drive away the winter blues and to celebrate the new birth is performed on a colourful array of instruments including lute, viol, cittern, shawm, psaltery, crumhorn and nakkers.
Tickets £7pp or £6 with year pass/concessions.

17th-19th- Norfolk Craft Fair, The Forum. 9am-5pm. A unique selection of bespoke handmade crafts including jewellery, accessories, photography, wooden crafts and more

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      Christmas Drop in Jam Jar Painting  Hungate Medieval Art .1-4pm. A family event marking Hungate Medieval Art’s closure for Christmas- Children can paint their own festive glass ‘lantern’ to take home. http://www.hungate.org.uk/

      Christmas by Candlelight Concert, 7.30pm. Norwich Cathedral.

18th- 24th. The Frog Princess, Norwich Puppet Theatre http://www.puppettheatre.co.uk/

18-3 Jan  The BFG Maddermarket Theatre  http://www.maddermarket.co.uk/


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       Christmas Procession with Carols, 7pm. Norwich Cathedral


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      Christmas decoration-making for children, 10am-11.30am and 12.30pm-2pm., Guildhall.           Children can celebrate the start of the Christmas holiday in style by attending a free Christmas decoration-making workshop. Children aged around 6-12 years old are invited to the stunning medieval Guildhall to make home-made decorations to take home which will brighten up the tree. Two workshops will run on the day, different decorations will be made at each workshop and children can attend one or both sessions.
Max 15 spaces available. Booking in advance is essential - please call Norwich HEART on 01603 599577  to book.

         Cathedral Express Steam Train Service, 3pm. Norwich Cathedral


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      Christmas Children’s Carol service with the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk
      St Peter Mancroft, Norwich. 11am.

     Cathedral Carol Service, 3.30pm. Norwich Cathedral


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     Boxing Day Walk  Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden, 11am.  With Head Gardener Ian Guest, normal admission charges.

26th-31st  Thumbelina, Norwich Puppet Theatre.  www.puppettheatre.co.uk