Pantomimes in England 2022/2023
Where all family go for a good laugh in live theater
Some pantomimes offer special performances for audience with Sign Language, live subtitles of the show, and Autism friendly.
England keeps these traditions dear, older and new generations enjoy them the same. Going to the Panto or Ballet such as Nutcracker are essential part of a good old-fashioned Christmas. You can find one near you, click here:
Christmas Markets in the UK 2022
Discover all the options and choose where to go this Christmas
So many things Christmassy, where you can find a variety of produces local and from around Europe, such as food like meats, wine, beer. Christmas Cakes and Christmas Puddings, waffles, decorations, gifts, etc.
Find here a list of the best Christmas Markets in the UK 2022
Visit Father Christmas with your children
A visit to Santa’s Grotto, a memory that will last forever
The many places to visit Santa this Christmas, this is a fabulous idea to take the children. You can find a number of Department Store and Shopping Centre Santa’s Grottos, Farm Parks, Zoos, Castles, Theme Parks, Gardens and Garden Centers, just you have to be quick to get your tickets.
For ideas you can take a look click here
Christmas 2022: Things to do & events near me | National Trust
Find more great options click the link below
For the Cambridgeshire county please find information
Christmas Trails and Lights
A display for the little ones that adults enjoy too
These became a favourite for some families, they need to be booked, they display in places like parks, cathedrals heading up to Christmas. Sandringham Estate also open a display From Friday 11 November – Sunday 18 December, Luminate Sandringham Winter Light Trail you can visit their website click here
Christmas Carols
Where your soul celebrates and refill your spirit
Although Christmas Carols is associated with small towns and villages the reality is they have prevailed the time in cities as well. The Christmas Carols are the songs to sing during the Christmas season, they are about Jesus and the time when he was born. It has been a strong tradition in England, even if people who don’t regularly attend to church, they would enjoy joining in the church for this service. Sadly, after the pandemic many people have lost their enthusiasm in massive events, or simply lost their interest. However, in other hand, fortunately there is a number of people who loves to continue remembering and practicing the Christmas events that make the season special and give meaning to the most wonderful time of the year.
Christmas Carols are still sung, and special services are taking place along the country. To join a Christmas Carol Service please look for your local Parish Church online or ask to the people of your locality, as some churches may don’t have a website.
Royal Christmas Carol Service on ITV Link below
Kate Middleton to host special carol service in honour of the Queen this year.
A touching carol service will be held at Westminster Abbey this year, hosted by Kate and supported by the Royal Foundation. It will recognise and celebrate “the selfless efforts” of those across the UK and will pay tribute to the Queen, ITV said.
The service will combine both traditional and modern elements, “reaching people of all faiths and none”, ITV confirmed. The Westminster Abbey choir will deliver the nation’s best-loved carols alongside readings and musical performances by a variety of special guests.
Here in Cambridgeshire I can mention the Services for Ely Cathedral as they have not only one service but three! lucky enough is more than one, click on the links bellow:
Community Christmas Carols – Ely Cathedral (no ticket required)
Come and Sing Carols – Ely Cathedral (no ticket required)
A Festival of Carols – Pre-concert and Interval Reception – Events – Ely Cathedral (sold out)
A Festival of Carols with John Rutter – Ely Cathedral (sold out)
For Christmas Carols in London visit this link
Best Christmas carols and concerts in London – Christmas – visitlondon.com
Christmas Fairs
Although very similar to the Christmas Market, the difference I notice is not only in the name but in a Christmas Fair you will find Handmade goods, which can go from homemade Christmas Cakes and Christmas Puddings, Local Cider, carved wood, jewelry, knitted wear and decorations, and all kind of crafts and you can meet the crafters and artists firsthand, basically Christmas Fairs are local handmade and homemade original and unique produces made in England and the UK.
Christmas Tree and Christmas Wreath Festivals
These Festivals are organized by the Church of England with the same line of style. Both events promote to bring the local community in fellowship as well as remember the reason for celebrating Christmas.
