Haverfordwest: Christmas Lights Switch On - Sat 30 Nov 24

Riverside Shopping Haverfordwest Christmas Lights Switch On Event Set for November 30!

Get ready to kick off the festive season in style as Riverside Shopping Haverfordwest hosts its annual Christmas Lights Switch On event on Saturday, November 30, The celebrations begin at 12:00pm, leading up to the grand moment when the town's Christmas lights illuminate at 6:00pm!

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Chepstow: Christmas Light Switch on - Fri 29 Nov 24 at Chepstow High Street

Get ready, our 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐧 event is coming up on 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, and it will be an evening packed with festive fun!

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟑𝐩𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝟖𝐩𝐦: Shop ‘til you drop at the Christmas Market by Green Top Markets - perfect for picking up those unique holiday gifts and tasty treats!

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟓:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦: Watch the town light up with our magical Lantern Parade! Local children will be busy in our free lantern-making workshops ahead of the day, so prepare to be dazzled!

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟔𝐩𝐦: The town will come alive with live music and entertainment to keep you dancing and singing all evening!

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: Santa Claus is coming to town to spread holiday cheer!

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬 - we’ll turn on our sparkling Christmas Lights, officially kicking off the festive season!

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Dorset: Christmas & New Year free parking (location specific)

 

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Christmas and New Year free parking notice from Dorset Council 

Parking will be free in a number of car parks managed by ourselves on various dates in the run-up to Christmas 2024.

The offer is running in our car parks in Beaminster, Blandford, Bridport, Corfe Castle, Dorchester, Ferndown, Gillingham, Lyme Regis, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Sturminster Newton, Wareham, Weymouth and Wimborne.

This includes Small Business Saturday on 7 December, when we take part in this national campaign to support small businesses.

Details of all the car parks and free parking dates can be seen HERE

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Bovington: Christmas bingo Sat 30th Nov

 

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Stafford: Stay & Play Christmas movie Tuesday 17th December 10am-11am - MoD Stafford Community Centre

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Leconfield: Christmas Wreaths - Dec 5th

 

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Blandford: Garrison cinema family festive film Thurs 12th Dec

Tickets £5 per person (adults and children)
Available now until Mon 2nd Dec from BGSU welfare office, Williams building

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Stafford: AWS CS Special Education Needs and or Disabilities (SEND) Christmas MoD Stafford community centre Saturday 7th December 2024 10.00 -11.30

Activities for families with SEND

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Stafford: Explore Christmas at Paultons Park 🎄🎁 from 6th December to until 23rd December 2024

 

Celebrate Christmas at the UK's Friendliest Theme Park! Experience the magic of Christmas at Paultons Park, where festive fun, enchanting attractions, and unforgettable memories await the whole family! The event starts on 6th December and takes place on selected dates until 23rd December 2024. See link here Information Provided by Stafford HIVE

Leconfield: Craft Fayre - Nov 29th

 

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Blandford: Garrison Pantomine Thurs 5th Dec

Tickets (£3 per person) available from the Welfare Office (Williams Building).

Tickets on sale now. Please purchase in advance to avoid disappointment. 

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Northern Ireland: Enchanted Winter Garden, Antrim Castle Gardens - Fri 29th Nov - Sat 21st Dec

 

As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes to life with a magical Christmas experience for all the family. 

Immerse yourself in the wonder of the fairies in Wonderland Wood, feel the Christmas spirit with the sprites in Pixieland, and make unforgettable memories with your family.
Not to mention the rides, attractions, and delicious treats waiting for you at the Festive Food Fayre.
29 Nov - 21 December
Tickets available at https://brnw.ch/21wMBHj
#EnchantedWinterGarden #EWG2024 #AntrimCastleGardens #Antrim #WhatsOnNI #FamilyFun

For more information please click here

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Elgin: Christmas Light Switch on Sat 23rd November

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Hereford: Maylords Magical Christmas Showcase Christmas Market - Saturday 23 November

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West Midlands: A Sounding of Christmas with the Band and Bugles of the Rifles - Shrewsbury Abbey December 19

Please reserve your free tickets , though seating is only available on a first-come, first-served basis.  More details 👉 HERE

Information: Central HIVE Hub
 

Hereford: Free Christmas Parking

Get Into The Festive Spirit With Free Parking And 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦

Herefordshire residents and visitors can enjoy community events and late night shopping in the run-up to Christmas this year, thanks to free parking that has been arranged and funded by Herefordshire Council.

Free parking is available on the dates, times and locations below:
Hereford - Free parking will take place from 4pm on Wednesday 4, Wednesday 11 and Wednesday 18 December, and will apply in all council car parks and on-street pay and display bays.

Ross-on-Wye - Free parking will be available all day on Saturday 7 December.
Leominster - Residents and visitors to Leominster can enjoy free parking for the Victorian Fair all day on Saturday 14 December.

Ledbury - There will be free parking in Ledbury all day on Saturday 7 December.

Kington - Free Christmas Parking is available throughout the Winter Food & Drink Festival, covering the entirety of Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December, with the Friday being funded by Kington Town Council.

Please note this free parking offer does not apply to any private car parks, unless stated. If in doubt look for the ‘free parking’ information signs and check local restrictions.

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West Midlands: Birmingham Bull Ring Markets Free Family Christmas Fund Day - 14 December

 

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Hereford: Advent Fair - 22 & 23 November

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Northern Ireland: Straidhavern Primary School host 'Supper with Santa' & Cake Decorating Class in December

 

Straidhavern Primary school are hosting 'Supper with Santa' and a cake decorating class
Details can be found on the posters, and the forms are listed below to register.

Supper with Santa link:
https://forms.gle/prbrPuGVToo3FDDT6

Cake Decorating Thursday 5th December - **must be booked by Friday 22nd November**
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8STwn0BvAi5geMLFiY8mKZRz7ngtub31nIztwN9Rx0rhC2A/viewform

*Information provided by HIVE NI

Lichfield: AWS CS - Christmas Party 17 December

Book via the HIVE Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-CentralHub-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk by 16:00 11 December

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub