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8th December 2023(2 events)
Santa Specials
10:00 8th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
10:00 - 16:00 8th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore Information- Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!
Joy To The World Christmas Concert
19:30 8th December 2023
at Cosy Hall
TelfordJoy To The World Christmas Concert
19:30 - 21:30 8th December 2023
Cosy HallMore InformationI'm organising a wonderful Christmas concert, that will prove something very special on the 8th December 7.30pm at Cosy Hall Newport Telford
Tara Marisa Kelsey Mezzo Soprano and Italian Tenor Yuri Sabatini from Rome will be joined by pianist Ian Stephenson to delight you all with a magical Christmas concert celebration. Our programme will feature well loved classical and popular Christmas songs with a traditional serving of sherry and mince pies during the interval.
Tickets are priced at £16 to include refreshments and can be purchased by calling 07957661222
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9th December 2023(14 events)
Santa Specials
10:00 8th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
10:00 - 16:00 8th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore Information- Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!
Breakfast with Father Christmas
09:00 9th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamBreakfast with Father Christmas
09:00 - 10:30 9th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationCreate some magical memories with your family and join Father Christmas for breakfast in our Hayloft restaurant.
Tuck into a delicious Welsh breakfast with a very special guest - Father Christmas. Enjoy songs, a special story and a small gift for children, this memorable experience is guaranteed to fill everyone with festive cheer. Afterwards enjoy a visit to the house and gardens.
Breakfast with Santa
09:00 9th December 2023
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsBreakfast with Santa
09:00 - 10:00 9th December 2023
More InformationExperience a touch of Christmas magic as you join Santa and his elf, Twinkle-Toes in their den at the Discovery Centre.
Choose from a breakfast sandwich or pancakes to eat in the grotto inspired area of the Centre’s exhibition. Enjoy the elf-led crafts and entertainment and take a present home from Santa Claus himself.
£15 per child, £9 per adult
Booking essential, call 01588 676 060.
Santa Experience
10:00 9th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestrySanta Experience
10:00 - 16:00 9th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
Park Hall Countryside ExperienceMore InformationIf you want to make this Christmas unforgettable, make sure you secure your family’s place at our Christmas event!
Our Santa Experience is a wonderful way to make festive memories with your children.
Come along to the farm for an extra special visit to see Santa and his elves. Every child will receive a generous gift from Santa to take a little bit of magic home with them.
Santa Trains
10:00 9th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
at Cambrian Heritage Railways
OswestrySanta Trains
10:00 - 16:00 9th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
Cambrian Heritage RailwaysMore InformationOur magical Santa adventure is back for 2023, join us on a journey fit for the entire family as you take a journey from the heart of Oswestry to our magical station at Weston Wharf, make memories this Christmas and join the Cambrian Heritage Railways and visit Santa before he visits your home on Christmas day.
The British Ironwork Centre: Grotto
10:00 9th December 2023
at The British Ironwork Centre
OswestryThe British Ironwork Centre: Grotto
10:00 - 16:00 9th December 2023
The British Ironwork CentreMore InformationMeet Father Christmas and his team of elves here at the Ironworks!
This beautiful wintery wonderland will be opening at the end of November for you to come along and meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
When you enter the magical grotto you’ll see Santa and have your picture taken with him. If you’ve been good this year, you might even get to take home a present…
Create your own Christmas decoration at Erddig
11:00 9th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamCreate your own Christmas decoration at Erddig
11:00 - 15:00 9th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationCreate your own Christmas decoration at Erddig
Create something magical this Christmas by making your own decoration.
Get creative this festive season and make your own tree decoration or ornament using clay. Take it home with you to keep and remember your day at Erddig for years to come. Drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm.
Marshmallow toasting at Erddig
11:00 9th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamMarshmallow toasting at Erddig
11:00 - 14:00 9th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationTuck into a delicious treat on your visit to Erddig this Christmas and New Year's Eve with a visit to our marshmallow toasting station.
Visitors to Erddig this Christmas and New Year's Eve will have the chance to toast a marshmallow or make a s'more. You'll find our treat station in the Timber Yard next to the ticket office. Price is £1.50 each.
Christmas Party Boat
12:00 9th December 2023
at Llangollen Wharf
LlangollenChristmas Party Boat
12:00 - 16:00 9th December 2023
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAMore InformationA 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
Moreton Hall Christmas Fair
12:00 9th December 2023
at Moreton Hall School
OswestryMoreton Hall Christmas Fair
12:00 - 15:00 9th December 2023
Moreton Hall SchoolOswestry, SY11 3EWMore InformationJoin the local community for Moreton Hall's Christmas Fair - the perfect opportunity to pick up homemade gifts, Christmas wreaths and stocking fillers. In addition to festival stalls, Santa will be making a special visit! There will also be a family-friendly festive fun run taking place in aid of Hope House Hospice.
Carols with Cantiones Choir
15:30 9th December 2023
at Christ Church
OswestryCarols with Cantiones Choir
15:30 - 17:00 9th December 2023
Christ ChurchMore InformationThe ever popular Cantiones Choir come to Oswestry to sing carols and excerpts from Handel's Messiah. Refreshments available. Conducted by Martin Bussey and Accompanied by Stephen Owens
Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run
16:00 9th December 2023
at OswestryOswestry Illuminated Tractor Run
16:00 - 17:00 9th December 2023
OswestryMore InformationIlluminated Tractor Run on 9th December.
It wiĺl go through West Felton, Ruyton, Baschurch, Cockshutt, Ellesmere, Duddleston Heath, Ifton Heath, St Martins, Gobowen, Whittington, Oswestry Town Centre and end at Oswestry Livestock Market.
A Choral Christmas
19:00 9th December 2023
at St Oswald's Parish Church
OswestryA Choral Christmas
19:00 - 20:00 9th December 2023
St Oswald's Parish ChurchOswestry,More InformationA Choral Christmas7:00 pm 9th December 2023. St Oswald’s Church with the Fron Male Voice Choir and the Orthopedic Male Voice Choir.Don't miss out on tickets for a festive evening of Christmas music! On December 9th, the Fron Male Voice Choir and Orthopaedic Male Voice Choir are joining forces for a Choral Christmas Concert at St. Oswald's Church in Oswestry.Featuring traditional choral pieces and favourite Christmas carols, this concert promises a night of beautiful harmonies in the town's magnificent parish church. Get into the Christmas spirit as the choirs perform individually and together with stunning acoustics.Tickets are only £15 for adults, £12.50 concessions and £6 for under 16. They are available at the Rowanthorn Shop or online ahead of time on this link https://www.wegottickets.com/event/597741As this event is selling fast, be sure to buy your tickets early! Treat your family, friends or yourself to a musical night filled with all your favourite carols and more. You won't want to miss this Christmas highlight!
Christmas Skittles Night
19:00 9th December 2023
at Quatt Village Hall
BridgnorthChristmas Skittles Night
19:00 - 22:00 9th December 2023
Quatt Village HallMore InformationHo Ho Ho Christmas fun at the Village Hall ...
Skittles night ...inc buffet raffle and games
Please bring your own drinks
Starts at 7.00pm
Adults £6
Children aged 14 and under £4
Tickets are available online https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/quatt-village-hall
You can also get your tickets in person from our Community Box Office at Quatt Farm Shop -
10th December 2023(8 events)
Santa Specials
10:00 8th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
10:00 - 16:00 8th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore Information- Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!
Santa Experience
10:00 9th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestrySanta Experience
10:00 - 16:00 9th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
Park Hall Countryside ExperienceMore InformationIf you want to make this Christmas unforgettable, make sure you secure your family’s place at our Christmas event!
Our Santa Experience is a wonderful way to make festive memories with your children.
Come along to the farm for an extra special visit to see Santa and his elves. Every child will receive a generous gift from Santa to take a little bit of magic home with them.
Santa Trains
10:00 9th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
at Cambrian Heritage Railways
OswestrySanta Trains
10:00 - 16:00 9th December 2023 – 10th December 2023
Cambrian Heritage RailwaysMore InformationOur magical Santa adventure is back for 2023, join us on a journey fit for the entire family as you take a journey from the heart of Oswestry to our magical station at Weston Wharf, make memories this Christmas and join the Cambrian Heritage Railways and visit Santa before he visits your home on Christmas day.
Breakfast with Father Christmas
09:00 10th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamBreakfast with Father Christmas
09:00 - 10:30 10th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationCreate some magical memories with your family and join Father Christmas for breakfast in our Hayloft restaurant.
Tuck into a delicious Welsh breakfast with a very special guest - Father Christmas. Enjoy songs, a special story and a small gift for children, this memorable experience is guaranteed to fill everyone with festive cheer. Afterwards enjoy a visit to the house and gardens.
Create your own Christmas decoration at Erddig
11:00 10th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamCreate your own Christmas decoration at Erddig
11:00 - 15:00 10th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationCreate your own Christmas decoration at Erddig
Create something magical this Christmas by making your own decoration.
Get creative this festive season and make your own tree decoration or ornament using clay. Take it home with you to keep and remember your day at Erddig for years to come. Drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm.
Marshmallow toasting at Erddig
11:00 10th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamMarshmallow toasting at Erddig
11:00 - 14:00 10th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationTuck into a delicious treat on your visit to Erddig this Christmas and New Year's Eve with a visit to our marshmallow toasting station.
Visitors to Erddig this Christmas and New Year's Eve will have the chance to toast a marshmallow or make a s'more. You'll find our treat station in the Timber Yard next to the ticket office. Price is £1.50 each.
Luxury Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled wine & Christmas Songs
12:00 10th December 2023
at Llangollen Wharf
LlangollenLuxury Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled wine & Christmas Songs
12:00 - 16:00 10th December 2023
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAMore InformationAll boarding at LLangollen Wharf at 12 noon returning at 4.00pm
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 and a Tea or coffee.
All this for the amazing price of £32.95 per person
Carols on Bailey Head
14:30 10th December 2023
at Bailey Head
OswestryCarols on Bailey Head
14:30 - 15:30 10th December 2023
Bailey HeadOswestry, Shropshire SY11 1PZMore InformationJoin Churches Together in Oswestry and sing Christmas carols on the Bailey Head at 2:30 pm on 10 December (this Sunday). It would be a dry and mild afternoon, according to the weather forecast! Hurrah!
- 11th December 2023
- 12th December 2023
- 13th December 2023
- 14th December 2023
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15th December 2023(2 events)
Supper with Father Christmas at Chirk Castle
16:30 15th December 2023
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamSupper with Father Christmas at Chirk Castle
16:30 - 18:30 15th December 2023
Chirk CastleMore InformationEnjoy a delicious Christmas dinner followed by a mince pie and/or ice cream with a very special guest - Father Christmas. Hear a special story (told in English) and children will receive a small gift. Drinks will include any regular hot drink or cold selected drinks and juice for the children. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. Please notify us of any dietary requirements when selecting your tickets.
O Wonderous Mystery - a concert of Christmas music for all the family
18:00 15th December 2023
at St Alkmund's Church, Shrewsbury
ShrewsburyO Wonderous Mystery - a concert of Christmas music for all the family
18:00 - 19:30 15th December 2023
More InformationA Christmas concert with pupils from Coleham Primary School and The Phoenix Singers of Shrewsbury singing seasonal music and settings of carols by several composers interspersed with audience carols and readings.
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16th December 2023(11 events)
Breakfast with Father Christmas
09:00 16th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamBreakfast with Father Christmas
09:00 - 10:30 16th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationCreate some magical memories with your family and join Father Christmas for breakfast in our Hayloft restaurant.
Tuck into a delicious Welsh breakfast with a very special guest - Father Christmas. Enjoy songs, a special story and a small gift for children, this memorable experience is guaranteed to fill everyone with festive cheer. Afterwards enjoy a visit to the house and gardens.
Santa Experience
10:00 16th December 2023 – 17th December 2023
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestrySanta Experience
10:00 - 16:00 16th December 2023 – 17th December 2023
Park Hall Countryside ExperienceMore InformationIf you want to make this Christmas unforgettable, make sure you secure your family’s place at our Christmas event!
Our Santa Experience is a wonderful way to make festive memories with your children.
Come along to the farm for an extra special visit to see Santa and his elves. Every child will receive a generous gift from Santa to take a little bit of magic home with them.
Santa Specials
10:00 16th December 2023 – 18th December 2023
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
10:00 - 16:00 16th December 2023 – 18th December 2023
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore Information- Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!
Santa Trains
10:00 16th December 2023 – 17th December 2023
at Cambrian Heritage Railways
OswestrySanta Trains
10:00 - 16:00 16th December 2023 – 17th December 2023
Cambrian Heritage RailwaysMore InformationOur magical Santa adventure is back for 2023, join us on a journey fit for the entire family as you take a journey from the heart of Oswestry to our magical station at Weston Wharf, make memories this Christmas and join the Cambrian Heritage Railways and visit Santa before he visits your home on Christmas day.
The British Ironwork Centre: Grotto
10:00 16th December 2023
at The British Ironwork Centre
OswestryThe British Ironwork Centre: Grotto
10:00 - 16:00 16th December 2023
The British Ironwork CentreMore InformationMeet Father Christmas and his team of elves here at the Ironworks!
This beautiful wintery wonderland will be opening at the end of November for you to come along and meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
When you enter the magical grotto you’ll see Santa and have your picture taken with him. If you’ve been good this year, you might even get to take home a present…
Mrs Claus Grotto and Christmas Fete
10:30 16th December 2023
at Condover Village Hall
ShrewsburyMrs Claus Grotto and Christmas Fete
10:30 - 16:00 16th December 2023
More InformationCome and visit Mrs Claus in her magical grotto at Condover Village Hall. Tickets included a gift from Mrs Claus, a personalised letter from the North Pole and a visit with Mrs Claus in her Grotto at Condover Village Hall.
The fete is free to enter and includes traditional tabletop games, a tombola and a cafe.
Create your own Christmas decoration at Erddig
11:00 16th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamCreate your own Christmas decoration at Erddig
11:00 - 15:00 16th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationCreate your own Christmas decoration at Erddig
Create something magical this Christmas by making your own decoration.
Get creative this festive season and make your own tree decoration or ornament using clay. Take it home with you to keep and remember your day at Erddig for years to come. Drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm.
Marshmallow toasting at Erddig
11:00 16th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamMarshmallow toasting at Erddig
11:00 - 14:00 16th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationTuck into a delicious treat on your visit to Erddig this Christmas and New Year's Eve with a visit to our marshmallow toasting station.
Visitors to Erddig this Christmas and New Year's Eve will have the chance to toast a marshmallow or make a s'more. You'll find our treat station in the Timber Yard next to the ticket office. Price is £1.50 each.
Christmas Party Boat
12:00 16th December 2023
at Llangollen Wharf
LlangollenChristmas Party Boat
12:00 - 16:00 16th December 2023
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAMore InformationA 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
Supper with Father Christmas
17:00 16th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamSupper with Father Christmas
17:00 - 18:30 16th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationGet into the Christmas spirit and make some magical memories as you join Father Christmas for a festive supper in our Hayloft restaurant.
Enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner and a pudding with a very special guest - Father Christmas. Hear songs, a special story and children will receive a small gift.
Jingle Bell Rock Concert
19:00 16th December 2023
at Hermon Arts
OswestryJingle Bell Rock Concert
19:00 - 16th December 2023
More InformationCome one, come all to the 'Jingle Bell Rock' concert! Performed by the students of Rock! Music School! Festive hits, Christmas classics and more! Get your tickets now and get ready to rock out at the Hermon Chapel, Oswestry.
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17th December 2023(9 events)
Santa Experience
10:00 16th December 2023 – 17th December 2023
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestrySanta Experience
10:00 - 16:00 16th December 2023 – 17th December 2023
Park Hall Countryside ExperienceMore InformationIf you want to make this Christmas unforgettable, make sure you secure your family’s place at our Christmas event!
Our Santa Experience is a wonderful way to make festive memories with your children.
Come along to the farm for an extra special visit to see Santa and his elves. Every child will receive a generous gift from Santa to take a little bit of magic home with them.
Santa Specials
10:00 16th December 2023 – 18th December 2023
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
10:00 - 16:00 16th December 2023 – 18th December 2023
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore Information- Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!
Santa Trains
10:00 16th December 2023 – 17th December 2023
at Cambrian Heritage Railways
OswestrySanta Trains
10:00 - 16:00 16th December 2023 – 17th December 2023
Cambrian Heritage RailwaysMore InformationOur magical Santa adventure is back for 2023, join us on a journey fit for the entire family as you take a journey from the heart of Oswestry to our magical station at Weston Wharf, make memories this Christmas and join the Cambrian Heritage Railways and visit Santa before he visits your home on Christmas day.
Breakfast with Father Christmas
09:00 17th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamBreakfast with Father Christmas
09:00 - 10:30 17th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationCreate some magical memories with your family and join Father Christmas for breakfast in our Hayloft restaurant.
Tuck into a delicious Welsh breakfast with a very special guest - Father Christmas. Enjoy songs, a special story and a small gift for children, this memorable experience is guaranteed to fill everyone with festive cheer. Afterwards enjoy a visit to the house and gardens.
Create your own Christmas decoration at Erddig
11:00 17th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamCreate your own Christmas decoration at Erddig
11:00 - 15:00 17th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationCreate your own Christmas decoration at Erddig
Create something magical this Christmas by making your own decoration.
Get creative this festive season and make your own tree decoration or ornament using clay. Take it home with you to keep and remember your day at Erddig for years to come. Drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm.
Marshmallow toasting at Erddig
11:00 17th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamMarshmallow toasting at Erddig
11:00 - 14:00 17th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationTuck into a delicious treat on your visit to Erddig this Christmas and New Year's Eve with a visit to our marshmallow toasting station.
Visitors to Erddig this Christmas and New Year's Eve will have the chance to toast a marshmallow or make a s'more. You'll find our treat station in the Timber Yard next to the ticket office. Price is £1.50 each.
Luxury Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled wine & Christmas Songs
12:00 17th December 2023
at Llangollen Wharf
LlangollenLuxury Festive Afternoon Tea with Mulled wine & Christmas Songs
12:00 - 16:00 17th December 2023
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAMore InformationAll boarding at LLangollen Wharf at 12 noon returning at 4.00pm
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 and a Tea or coffee.
All this for the amazing price of £32.95 per person
Supper with Father Christmas
17:00 17th December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamSupper with Father Christmas
17:00 - 18:30 17th December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationGet into the Christmas spirit and make some magical memories as you join Father Christmas for a festive supper in our Hayloft restaurant.
Enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner and a pudding with a very special guest - Father Christmas. Hear songs, a special story and children will receive a small gift.
Shrewsbury Cantata Choir - Festive Concert
19:00 17th December 2023
at United Reformed Church
ShrewsburyShrewsbury Cantata Choir - Festive Concert
19:00 - 21:30 17th December 2023
United Reformed ChurchMore InformationCome and share the Christmas spirit with Cantata.
We will sing Poulenc’s Motets and Festive music to accompany your mince pies and mulled wine.
www.wegottickets.com/event/597989/
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18th December 2023(1 event)
Santa Specials
10:00 16th December 2023 – 18th December 2023
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
10:00 - 16:00 16th December 2023 – 18th December 2023
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore Information- Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!
- 19th December 2023
- 20th December 2023
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21st December 2023(1 event)
Santa Experience
10:00 21st December 2023 – 24th December 2023
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestrySanta Experience
10:00 - 16:00 21st December 2023 – 24th December 2023
Park Hall Countryside ExperienceMore InformationIf you want to make this Christmas unforgettable, make sure you secure your family’s place at our Christmas event!
Our Santa Experience is a wonderful way to make festive memories with your children.
Come along to the farm for an extra special visit to see Santa and his elves. Every child will receive a generous gift from Santa to take a little bit of magic home with them.
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22nd December 2023(6 events)
Santa Experience
10:00 21st December 2023 – 24th December 2023
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestrySanta Experience
10:00 - 16:00 21st December 2023 – 24th December 2023
Park Hall Countryside ExperienceMore InformationIf you want to make this Christmas unforgettable, make sure you secure your family’s place at our Christmas event!
Our Santa Experience is a wonderful way to make festive memories with your children.
Come along to the farm for an extra special visit to see Santa and his elves. Every child will receive a generous gift from Santa to take a little bit of magic home with them.
Breakfast with Father Christmas
09:00 22nd December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamBreakfast with Father Christmas
09:00 - 10:30 22nd December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationCreate some magical memories with your family and join Father Christmas for breakfast in our Hayloft restaurant.
Tuck into a delicious Welsh breakfast with a very special guest - Father Christmas. Enjoy songs, a special story and a small gift for children, this memorable experience is guaranteed to fill everyone with festive cheer. Afterwards enjoy a visit to the house and gardens.
Santa Specials
10:00 22nd December 2023 – 23rd December 2023
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
10:00 - 16:00 22nd December 2023 – 23rd December 2023
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore Information- Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!
The British Ironwork Centre: Grotto
10:00 22nd December 2023
at The British Ironwork Centre
OswestryThe British Ironwork Centre: Grotto
10:00 - 16:00 22nd December 2023
The British Ironwork CentreMore InformationMeet Father Christmas and his team of elves here at the Ironworks!
This beautiful wintery wonderland will be opening at the end of November for you to come along and meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
When you enter the magical grotto you’ll see Santa and have your picture taken with him. If you’ve been good this year, you might even get to take home a present…
Winter Crafts
11:00 22nd December 2023
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsWinter Crafts
11:00 - 15:00 22nd December 2023
More InformationSpend some family time with us before Christmas.
Make melted snowmen biscuits, a Rudolf tree ornament, a Santa table ornament and a pinecone penguin. As well as old favourites like paper chains.£4.50 per accompanied child. £4.05 for members.
Recommended age 4 – 11 years.
Drop in between 11am – 3pm.
Supper with Father Christmas
17:00 22nd December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamSupper with Father Christmas
17:00 - 18:30 22nd December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationGet into the Christmas spirit and make some magical memories as you join Father Christmas for a festive supper in our Hayloft restaurant.
Enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner and a pudding with a very special guest - Father Christmas. Hear songs, a special story and children will receive a small gift.
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23rd December 2023(8 events)
Santa Experience
10:00 21st December 2023 – 24th December 2023
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestrySanta Experience
10:00 - 16:00 21st December 2023 – 24th December 2023
Park Hall Countryside ExperienceMore InformationIf you want to make this Christmas unforgettable, make sure you secure your family’s place at our Christmas event!
Our Santa Experience is a wonderful way to make festive memories with your children.
Come along to the farm for an extra special visit to see Santa and his elves. Every child will receive a generous gift from Santa to take a little bit of magic home with them.
Santa Specials
10:00 22nd December 2023 – 23rd December 2023
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolSanta Specials
10:00 - 16:00 22nd December 2023 – 23rd December 2023
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore Information- Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!
Breakfast with Father Christmas
09:00 23rd December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamBreakfast with Father Christmas
09:00 - 10:30 23rd December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationCreate some magical memories with your family and join Father Christmas for breakfast in our Hayloft restaurant.
Tuck into a delicious Welsh breakfast with a very special guest - Father Christmas. Enjoy songs, a special story and a small gift for children, this memorable experience is guaranteed to fill everyone with festive cheer. Afterwards enjoy a visit to the house and gardens.
Santa Trains
10:00 23rd December 2023
at Cambrian Heritage Railways
OswestrySanta Trains
10:00 - 16:00 23rd December 2023
Cambrian Heritage RailwaysMore InformationOur magical Santa adventure is back for 2023, join us on a journey fit for the entire family as you take a journey from the heart of Oswestry to our magical station at Weston Wharf, make memories this Christmas and join the Cambrian Heritage Railways and visit Santa before he visits your home on Christmas day.
The British Ironwork Centre: Grotto
10:00 23rd December 2023
at The British Ironwork Centre
OswestryThe British Ironwork Centre: Grotto
10:00 - 16:00 23rd December 2023
The British Ironwork CentreMore InformationMeet Father Christmas and his team of elves here at the Ironworks!
This beautiful wintery wonderland will be opening at the end of November for you to come along and meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
When you enter the magical grotto you’ll see Santa and have your picture taken with him. If you’ve been good this year, you might even get to take home a present…
Christmas Party Boat
12:00 23rd December 2023
at Llangollen Wharf
LlangollenChristmas Party Boat
12:00 - 16:00 23rd December 2023
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAMore InformationA 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
Supper with Father Christmas
17:00 23rd December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamSupper with Father Christmas
17:00 - 18:30 23rd December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationGet into the Christmas spirit and make some magical memories as you join Father Christmas for a festive supper in our Hayloft restaurant.
Enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner and a pudding with a very special guest - Father Christmas. Hear songs, a special story and children will receive a small gift.
Christmas Greetings LIVE!
17:30 23rd December 2023
at St Chad's Church
ShrewsburyChristmas Greetings LIVE!
17:30 - 18:40 23rd December 2023
More InformationA date not to be missed - The perfect gift this Christmas! Experience a festive concert full of sparkle and joy! Violinist Matt Glossop returns to his hometown, Shrewsbury for a special Christmas concert full of festive music classics including The Nutcracker, Christmas Classics and Festive Movies Soundtracks.
Be prepared for a heartwarming and joyous evening celebrating the best of Christmas Greetings LIVE! Experience the stunning festive surroundings - Christmas-lit St Chad’s Church + Christmas Tree Festival Extravaganza.Christmas Greeting LIVE! celebrates the very best Christmas music. Enjoy excerpts from the famous Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker, Winter’s Vivaldi Four Seasons to the festive movies classics like Home Alone, Love Actually and favourite Christmas songs including White Christmas. This concert is full of festive favourites for all ages.
Matt, who is originally from Shrewsbury now enjoys a diverse and exciting performing schedule including performing on records for Sony Music, collaborating with Universal Record Artists and performing on stage with Andrew Lloyd Webber. With regular appearances on national television for the BBC and ITV Matt has enjoyed performing on Strictly Come Dancing, Eurovision Song Contest Final, XFactor and Songs of Praise.
“I had the privilege of attending one of Matt’s concerts. Words do not do justice to the beautiful soulful performance he gave with his fellow musicians Tim Abel who is a master pianist. Not only is Matt an extremely talented violinist but he presents with charm and great sophistication. This ensemble is not to be missed. They are incredible and their music touched my soul”.
Audience Concert MemberOn Saturday 23rd December Matt is performing two concerts with The Bloomsbury Soloists, one at 17:30 and the second at 19:30. Families and Christmas shoppers can take advantage of the early show at 17:30! Family tickets are available.
Please make sure you book your preferred concert time.Take advantage of the 15% off promotion running until the 11th November 2023. Simply add the following promo code at the checkout:
PROMO CODE: EARLYBIRD15
Tickets: www.ChristmasGreetingsLive.eventbrite.com or www.bloomsburyeventgroup.com/concerts -
24th December 2023(1 event)
Santa Experience
10:00 21st December 2023 – 24th December 2023
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestrySanta Experience
10:00 - 16:00 21st December 2023 – 24th December 2023
Park Hall Countryside ExperienceMore InformationIf you want to make this Christmas unforgettable, make sure you secure your family’s place at our Christmas event!
Our Santa Experience is a wonderful way to make festive memories with your children.
Come along to the farm for an extra special visit to see Santa and his elves. Every child will receive a generous gift from Santa to take a little bit of magic home with them.
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28th December 2023(1 event)
Mince Pie Specials
11:00 28th December 2023 – 30th December 2023
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolMince Pie Specials
11:00 - 16:00 28th December 2023 – 30th December 2023
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationShake off the post-Christmas blues with a steam trip through wintery mid Wales scenery.Starting at Llanfair Caereinion (SY21 0SF) our one-hour journeys take you on our 8 mile round trip to our midway station at Castle Caereinion and back.
Relax in our steam heated carriage with your loved ones.Adult passenger will receive a mince pie and a non-alcoholic seasonal drink to enjoy on your journey. Children will receive a gingerbread man and juice carton.
Wrap up warm, our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors therefore we advise our passenger to wrap up warm during the winter months. -
29th December 2023(2 events)
Mince Pie Specials
11:00 28th December 2023 – 30th December 2023
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolMince Pie Specials
11:00 - 16:00 28th December 2023 – 30th December 2023
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationShake off the post-Christmas blues with a steam trip through wintery mid Wales scenery.Starting at Llanfair Caereinion (SY21 0SF) our one-hour journeys take you on our 8 mile round trip to our midway station at Castle Caereinion and back.
Relax in our steam heated carriage with your loved ones.Adult passenger will receive a mince pie and a non-alcoholic seasonal drink to enjoy on your journey. Children will receive a gingerbread man and juice carton.
Wrap up warm, our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors therefore we advise our passenger to wrap up warm during the winter months.
An Evening of Charles Dickens Ghost Stories
19:30 29th December 2023
at Hermon Arts
OswestryAn Evening of Charles Dickens Ghost Stories
19:30 - 29th December 2023
More InformationCrowd of 2 Theatre Company presents: An Evening of Charles Dickens’ Ghost Stories
Three eerie tales adapted for stage and performed by Russell Kennedy
The Ghost in the Bride’s Chamber The Trial for Murder & The SignalmanTales tonight!
Tales tonight!
Of woes and terror,
Of ghosts and fright.
Evil doings,
And strange goings on,
Merciless malevolence
And murder and dread
Of bitterness, revenge,
Do come meet the dead!
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30th December 2023(1 event)
Mince Pie Specials
11:00 28th December 2023 – 30th December 2023
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolMince Pie Specials
11:00 - 16:00 28th December 2023 – 30th December 2023
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationShake off the post-Christmas blues with a steam trip through wintery mid Wales scenery.Starting at Llanfair Caereinion (SY21 0SF) our one-hour journeys take you on our 8 mile round trip to our midway station at Castle Caereinion and back.
Relax in our steam heated carriage with your loved ones.Adult passenger will receive a mince pie and a non-alcoholic seasonal drink to enjoy on your journey. Children will receive a gingerbread man and juice carton.
Wrap up warm, our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors therefore we advise our passenger to wrap up warm during the winter months. -
31st December 2023(1 event)
Marshmallow toasting at Erddig
11:00 31st December 2023
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamMarshmallow toasting at Erddig
11:00 - 14:00 31st December 2023
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationTuck into a delicious treat on your visit to Erddig this Christmas and New Year's Eve with a visit to our marshmallow toasting station.
Visitors to Erddig this Christmas and New Year's Eve will have the chance to toast a marshmallow or make a s'more. You'll find our treat station in the Timber Yard next to the ticket office. Price is £1.50 each.