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30th November 2024(1 event)
Christmas Party Boat
12:00 30th November 2024
at Llangollen Wharf
LlangollenChristmas Party Boat
12:00 - 16:30 30th November 2024
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAMore InformationFour-hour Christmas Party Boat, Retro Buffet and Christmas Tunes from across the years.
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, 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. Vegetarian and Vegan options available. (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 £32.95 per person
We have a Bar on board the boat and we also serve hot and cold drinks.
We now take cash and card on the boat.
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1st December 2024(2 events)
5k Family Santa Run
08:00 1st December 2024
at Festival Square
Oswestry5k Family Santa Run
08:00 - 09:00 1st December 2024
Festival SquareOswestry,More InformationHitch 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.
Severn Hospice Lights of Love
16:00 1st December 2024
at Severn Hospice
ShrewsburySevern Hospice Lights of Love
16:00 - 18:00 1st December 2024
More InformationCome together to remember the lives of loved ones missed at the Severn Hospice Lights of Love service on Sunday 1 December.
The Shrewsbury hospice grounds will be beautifully transformed for the occasion, providing the perfect setting for a shared moment of silent reflection in candlelight. At the heart of the evening will be a Lights of Love tree, holding dedications to loved ones dearly missed.
The evening's programme will include music, carols, and readings, creating the unique Lights of Love atmosphere.
To dedicate a light to a loved one and to learn more about Lights of Love, please visit: https://www.severnhospice.org.uk/lights
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6th December 2024(1 event)
Oswestry Christmas Live
17:00 6th December 2024
at Oswestry Town
OswestryOswestry Christmas Live
17:00 - 18:00 6th December 2024
Oswestry TownOswestry,More InformationOswestry Christmas Live, Friday 6th December. For one night only!Visit Oswestry for one of the largest and most spectacular, night-time Christmas events in Shropshire. Oswestry town centre is turned into a festival of fun with huge amusement rides, indoor and street markets, Porthywaen Silver Band, street food and late-night shopping.The Bailey Head market square will be ready to rock with live music and Father Christmas will be in his grotto at the indoor market.As the evening draws to a close, there will also be quiet fireworks from the town’s Cae Glas Park.The fun starts at 5pm. See you there! -
7th December 2024(4 events)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
Whittington Castle - Eco Warriors
10:30 7th December 2024
at Whittington Castle
OswestryWhittington Castle - Eco Warriors
10:30 - 12:00 7th December 2024
More InformationJoin our Eco Warrior Linus for our monthly green fingered children’s club: Activities are different each month and have included bulb planting, litter picks, fat ball making, pond dipping and bug hotel construction. Dress appropriately for the weather and all participants can relax with a complimentary hot chocolate at the end of the session. No booking needed, meet at kitchen@thecastle on the day.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Oswestry Christmas Parade
11:00 7th December 2024
at Oswestry Town
OswestryOswestry Christmas Parade
11:00 - 12:00 7th December 2024
Oswestry TownOswestry,More InformationIt’s Christmas Parade Day on Saturday 7th of December and there’s a carnival atmosphere in Oswestry’s town centre. Oswestry Borderland Rotary organises a fantastic procession throughout the town centre of everything from vintage trucks to the biggest Christmas themed floats. Be there early to be sure of a good spot – you might get lucky and catch some of the sweet treats from the floats. All monies raised will be donated to local charities. The parade starts at 11am.It’s market day in Oswestry too, so bring your Christmas shopping list and stay on to browse the indoor and outdoor market stalls. The Christmas Grotto will be open at the Indoor Market with Santa in residence – all proceeds donated to charity.
Christmas Party Boat
12:00 7th December 2024
at Llangollen Wharf
LlangollenChristmas Party Boat
12:00 - 16:30 7th December 2024
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAMore InformationFour-hour Christmas Party Boat, Retro Buffet and Christmas Tunes from across the years.
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, 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. Vegetarian and Vegan options available. (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 £32.95 per person
We have a Bar on board the boat and we also serve hot and cold drinks.
We now take cash and card on the boat.
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8th December 2024(2 events)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
Luxury Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled wine & Christmas Songs
12:00 8th December 2024
at Llangollen Wharf
LlangollenLuxury Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled wine & Christmas Songs
12:00 - 16:30 8th December 2024
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAMore InformationAll boarding at LLangollen Wharf.
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, 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 slice, all our cakes and treats are homemade) fruit, crisps and sweets.
A Glass of homemade Mulled Wine or a Tea or coffee.
All this for the amazing price of £32.95 per person
There is a fully stocked bar onboard the boat and we also serve hot and cold drinks.
We now take cash and card payments on the boat.
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9th December 2024(1 event)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
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10th December 2024(1 event)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
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11th December 2024(2 events)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
Christmas at Stokesay Court
16:30 11th December 2024
at Stokesay Court
Craven ArmsChristmas at Stokesay Court
16:30 - 18:45 11th December 2024
More InformationJoin us on December 11th for a Christmas tour of Stokesay Court.
This is a chance to see the house in all its festive glory, a full guided tour will be followed by refreshments with a Christmas flavour in the Drawing Room
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12th December 2024(2 events)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
Christmas at Stokesay Court
16:30 12th December 2024
at Stokesay Court
Craven ArmsChristmas at Stokesay Court
16:30 - 18:45 12th December 2024
More InformationJoin us on December 12th for a Christmas tour of Stokesay Court.
This is a chance to see the house in all its festive glory, a full guided tour will be followed by refreshments with a Christmas flavour in the Drawing Room
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13th December 2024(1 event)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
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14th December 2024(5 events)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
Christmas Crafts and Santa's Grotto
11:00 14th December 2024
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsChristmas Crafts and Santa's Grotto
11:00 - 15:00 14th December 2024
More InformationThis Christmas, visit us for a Santa craft experience!
During your hour slot, join Santa’s elf to make a tree decoration, a puffy paint picture and more. Meet Santa in his grotto and receive a gift.
Times available between 11am - 3pm - booking essential, book online.
£10 per child
Christmas Party Boat
12:00 14th December 2024
at Llangollen Wharf
LlangollenChristmas Party Boat
12:00 - 16:30 14th December 2024
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAMore InformationFour-hour Christmas Party Boat, Retro Buffet and Christmas Tunes from across the years.
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, 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. Vegetarian and Vegan options available. (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 £32.95 per person
We have a Bar on board the boat and we also serve hot and cold drinks.
We now take cash and card on the boat.
Charles Dickens’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Stokesay Court
13:00 14th December 2024
at Stokesay Court
Craven ArmsCharles Dickens’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Stokesay Court
13:00 - 21:00 14th December 2024
More InformationJoin us for two performances of Charles Dickens’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL in the Great Hall at Stokesay Court. A musical comedy written by Alaric Barrie.
There will be a matinee performance at 2pm (doors open 1.30pm) and an evening performance at 6.30pm (doors open 6pm).
Refreshments will be available to purchase
A Minotaur Music Theatre production
Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run
17:00 14th December 2024
at OswestryOswestry Illuminated Tractor Run
17:00 - 18:00 14th December 2024
OswestryMore InformationOswestry Illuminated Tractor Run is in memory of "Choc" Roberts and goes through local villages and Oswestry to raise money for Lingen Davies Cancer Charity
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15th December 2024(3 events)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
Luxury Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled wine & Christmas Songs
12:00 15th December 2024
at Llangollen Wharf
LlangollenLuxury Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled wine & Christmas Songs
12:00 - 16:30 15th December 2024
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAMore InformationAll boarding at LLangollen Wharf.
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, 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 slice, all our cakes and treats are homemade) fruit, crisps and sweets.
A Glass of homemade Mulled Wine or a Tea or coffee.
All this for the amazing price of £32.95 per person
There is a fully stocked bar onboard the boat and we also serve hot and cold drinks.
We now take cash and card payments on the boat.
Winter Light Christmas Concert
18:00 15th December 2024
at Shrewsbury Abbey
ShrewsburyWinter Light Christmas Concert
18:00 - 19:45 15th December 2024
Shrewsbury AbbeyMore InformationChart topping soprano and star of The Voice UK, Nadia Eide, presents a spectacular Christmas concert for all ages this festive season.
Nadia presents Winter Light at Shrewsbury Abbey. A Christmas concert show for the whole family, featuring well-loved classic songs is sure to bring the festive cheer.
This concert, which features special guest choirs, will include festive favourites such as O Holy Night, Pie Jesu, Must Be Santa, Walking In The Air as well as many more.
As a proud ambassador for Earth Trust, Nadia is passionate about raising awareness for nature and sustainability and is using these concerts to proudly raise awareness and funds for this wonderful charity. Early booking is advisable.
Tickets can be purchased at www.nadiaeide.com
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16th December 2024(1 event)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
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17th December 2024(1 event)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
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18th December 2024(1 event)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
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19th December 2024(1 event)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
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20th December 2024(2 events)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
Christmas Artisan & Late Night Market
All Day 20th December 2024
at Bailey Head
OswestryChristmas Artisan & Late Night Market
All Day - 20th December 2024
Bailey HeadOswestry, Shropshire SY11 1PZMore InformationOswestry has a thriving high street with street and indoor markets. With its bustling market atmosphere and charming alleys, Oswestry is the perfect destination for browsing award-winning independent shops and market stalls. There is no better day to get that market feel than at December’s Artisan Market on Friday, December 20th. It is an extra special market with Christmas gifts, crafts, and lovely festive food producers. The Indoor Market will also be open into the evening with food, drinks and live music from 7pm. Come down and enjoy a cocktail and a German sausage or two!
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21st December 2024(3 events)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
Christmas Party Boat
12:00 21st December 2024
at Llangollen Wharf
LlangollenChristmas Party Boat
12:00 - 16:30 21st December 2024
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAMore InformationFour-hour Christmas Party Boat, Retro Buffet and Christmas Tunes from across the years.
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, 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. Vegetarian and Vegan options available. (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 £32.95 per person
We have a Bar on board the boat and we also serve hot and cold drinks.
We now take cash and card on the boat.
Christmas Party Night
19:00 21st December 2024
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsChristmas Party Night
19:00 - 23:00 21st December 2024
More InformationCelebrate Christmas at our Festive Party Night - featuring a delicious sit-down 3 course meal followed by DJ and dancing. Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival and let the festivities begin.
£37 per person*
Pre-booking and pre-orders are essential. Contact us for more information and to book.
*£10 deposit per person required upon booking with full balance due by Saturday 14th December. -
22nd December 2024(2 events)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
Shrewsbury Cantata Choir - Festive Carol Concert
18:00 22nd December 2024
at United Reformed Church
ShrewsburyShrewsbury Cantata Choir - Festive Carol Concert
18:00 - 20:00 22nd December 2024
United Reformed ChurchMore InformationCarols for Christmas
conducted by Anthony Coupe with organist Catrina Lapage and the 'Brass Buttons' Quartet
with mince pies and mulled wine
Saturday, 22nd December 2024 at 6:00pm United Reform Church, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury
Tickets: £10 (students, under-18 and unwaged free)
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23rd December 2024(1 event)
Santa Specials
All Day 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
All Day - 7th December 2024 – 23rd December 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationMeet Father Christmas
Arrive at our vintage station, Llanfair Caereinion, board our heated carriages hauled by a historic steam engine to be transported through a wintery landscape.
Your journey last approximately 50 minutes, during which time you will meet Santa and his Elves on the train and receive a quality present for each child.
Adult passengers receive a mince pie and non-alcoholic hot seasonal drink to enjoy during your journey. Children receive a gingerbread train and juice carton.
Festive Cheer
Food & Drink – Enjoy a range of hot food and drink including festive specials from our Outside Catering Unit, or relax with a slice of cake and tea or coffee in the Station Tearoom.
Shop – Treat yourself or a little one with a festive gift, including our locally produced Welsh range and specially produced Christmas Cards depicting winter scenes along the line.
Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.
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