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What’s on this Christmas
by Lisa
What’s On Things to do, places to go and fun to be had for kids of all ages in Cambridgeshire
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present THE WIZARD OF OZ WHERE: The Maltings, Ely WHEN: 18th December – 3rd January
20th December Providing shoppers with the perfect place to buy unique Christmas gifts and goodies, the site will enable The Race from the North Pole
don a Santa hat, limber up and THE SOCIALLY DISTANCED SANTA SHOW Be transported to the North Pole to meet Santa and his elves who have the important task of preparing all the presents ready for Christmas Day. At the end of the performance children will have the chance to safely meet Santa and receive
interactive show is perfect for 2 – 6 year olds and their families. Child (with present) £12, Adult: £8 www.kdtheatre.co.uk
Follow Dorothy and friends down the yellow brick road for a ‘socially distanced’ Christmas Adventure to the Land of Oz! Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it’s not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help? From £16.50
A Socially Distanced Pantomime Extravaganza 18 DEC 2020 – 3 JAN 2021 www.kdtheatre.co.uk | 01353 725 026Ely Cathedral Virtual Christmas Gift and Free! VIRTUAL Mill Road Winter Fair Food Fair WHERE: Mill Road, Cambridge
Race from the North Pole WHERE: Anywhere and everywhere! WHEN: 21st November – 19th December Are you looking for something festive and fun to do this Christmas? If so then sign up to this great virtual Helen & Douglas House Christmas event, and raise money to help local terminally ill children. They need your help getting Santa from the North Pole to Helen & Douglas House in time for Christmas. All you need to do is walk, cycle, scoot, hop, or skip 4, 20, 40, or 100 miles. Entry is free.
racefromnorthpole. helenanddouglas.org.uk
Sledging and SnoPlay WHERE: SnoZone, Milton Keynes WHEN: November & December To be guaranteed a white Christmas visit the SnoZone, covered in real snow all year round, offering a world of fun!
From £2.99 www.snozoneuk.com
WHEN: 15th November – you to browse over 200 of the Cathedral’s favourite festive exhibitors from the comfort of your own home. There will be a selection of bespoke products ranging from Home Decor, Clothes & Accessories, Handmade Arts & Crafts, Beautiful Jewellery along with an array of virtual activities and performances.
www.elycathedral.org/events
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity Fun Run WHERE: Anywhere and everywhere WHEN: 22nd November at 10.30am For the award-winning run’s 10th Anniversary, Arthur Rank Hospice are calling on Cambridgeshire (and beyond!) to once again raise funds for Hospice care by taking part in Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Festive 5K by running a 5K route of your choice! Whether you sprint it or stroll it or somewhere-in-between it – this event is for everyone!
Adults £10; Children £5 www.arhc.org.uk/ely-festive-5k. asp
WHERE: The Maltings, Ely WHEN: 5th & 6th December a present. This exciting, colourful, sing-along
www.kdtheatre.co.uk/
WHEN: 1st – 14th December This year there will bean online festival featuring many of the local performers, artists, organisations and charities who would have ordinarily been at Mill Road Winter Fair. Two new community events to celebrate and showcase the diversity of Mill Road have also been organized – Mill Road Lanterns and Mill Road Trail.
FREE
Family Fun Centre, Ramsey Heights
www.millroadwinterfair.org
Crazy Cone Caper WHERE: Cambridge University Botanic Garden WHEN: 1 Dec - 31 Jan 2020 Something mysterious has been happening to the pine cones at the Botanic Garden – they’ve been nibbled and the seeds are missing! Take part in their family trail to work out which animal has been taking the seeds. You’ll also find out about the coolest cones in the world and how to make a pine cone owl at home.
Adults from £6.00. Children under 16 years free. www.botanic.cam.ac.uk
Activity Trail WHERE: Wicken Fen Nature Reserve (10am – 3pm) and Anglesey Abbey (9.30am – 2pm) WHEN: 2nd Dec – 10th January Peter Rabbit’s friends need some help finding items to see them through the winter months. Fun for all the family, this trail is suitable for children aged 3-9 (and big children, of course!). Find each of the well-loved characters and have a go at nature-themed activities along the way.
Trail packs cost £2 per pack, plus normal admission (from £2.50) at Visitor Reception. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Winter Craft & Gift Fair WHERE: St Neots Museum WHEN: Tuesday – Saturday until 24th December St Neots Museum annual craft and gift fair is back and better than ever! Stop by and have a browse through the wonderful unique, handmade products created by local artists, crafters and makers. Now’s your chance to buy something unique and to support the local community.
www.stneotsmuseum.org.uk
Great Fen Festive WHERE: Great Fen Countryside Peter Rabbit™ Winter
WHEN: 12th December from 10am Try making bird feeders to take home and hang in your gardens to help our feathered friends through the chilly months; make some lovely natural crafts and go hunting for wildlife and their tracks around the reserve. Don't miss a visit to the dens where a festive surprise may be waiting for you! Pre-booking a time slot is
essential. From £5 www.wildlifebcn.org 01487 710420
Christmas Adventure Quest at Audley End WHERE: Audley End House WHEN: 26 Dec 2020 - 3 Jan 2021 Explore and discover fun facts and untold stories in the places where history happened! Hunt for clues and QR codes which reveal quirky tales or treat yourself to a hot chocolate or mulled wine in beautiful surroundings. It’s a great way for the whole family to get out and about in Christmas week. From £12.60
