Velvet Magazine November 2016

Events
A Guide to
We’ve put together the ultimate list
of local events that will get you in the festive spirit this year
Christmas Events
1. Fantastic Christmas Craft Fair
Find unique and unusual presents at a selection of stalls. With
mulled wine and mince pies to get you in the festive mood.
The Stable Block, Wimpole Estate, Arrington, Cambridgeshire,
SG8 0BW. 12th - 13th November. 10:30am - 5pm.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
6. Garland Making Workshop
Turn your hand to garland making to decorate your home or give
as a lovely homemade gift.
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9LZ.
23rd, 30th November, 7th, 14th December. 10am - 1pm.
www.blackthorpebarn.com
2. Bury St Edmunds Lights Switch On
Browse the charity stalls, eat seasonal delights and watch in awe
as the whole town lights up for the Christmas period.
Bury St Edmunds town centre, IP33 1UZ. 17th November.
2pm - 8:30pm. www.burystedmundsfestivals.com
3. Ely Christmas Gift & Food Fair
Whether you’re looking for a special gift, unique decorations or
delicious accompaniment for Christmas dinner, you’ll be spoilt
for choice in Ely.
Ely Cathedral, Chapter House, The College, Ely, CB7 4DL.
18th - 19th November. (18th: 10am - 9pm; 19th: 9:30am -
4:30pm). www.elycathedral.org
4. The North Pole
The North Pole returns to Cambridge with fairground rides, an
alpine bar and an ice skating rink. It’s free to enter and ice skating
for the kids starts at just £7.65.
Parkers Piece, Cambridge, CB2 1AA. 18th November - 4th
January. www.thenorthpolecambridge.co.uk
5. Cambridge Christmas Lights Switch On
Local heroes, Cambridge United will be switching on the festive
lights in Cambridge city centre this year.
The festive white lights will stretch across 22 streets throughout
the city centre which will light up from 5pm. Cambridge
BID have also organised a programme jam-packed with
entertainment such as music and dance from local homegrown
talent.
Grafton Centre, Cambridge, CB1 1PS. 20th November. Lights
switch on: 5pm. www.cambridgebid.co.uk
7. Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre
Back by popular demand and bigger than ever, the Bury St
Edmunds Christmas Fayre takes over the town from Angel Hill
up to the arc Shopping Centre with over 300 stalls.
Bury St Edmunds town centre, IP33 1UZ.
24th - 27th November.
www.burystedmundschristmasfayre.co.uk
8. Ely Christmas Lights Switch On
With live acts, craft and charity stalls, funfair and Santa’s Grotto.
Market Place, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4NP. 25th November
Lights switch on: 6:45pm. www.elylightswitchon.webs.com
9. Long Melford Olde Christmas
A festive day in Long Melford full of old and new Christmas
traditions. Dress up if you wish and why not finish the Christmas
shopping?
Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9JG. 27th November. 12pm.
www.longmelford.co.uk
10. Visit Father Christmas
Take the little ones to visit Father Christmas at Elveden. He will
be there from late November meaning they will be just in time
to let him know their wish list! Each child will receive a traditional
gift and Norway Spruce sapling as well as getting the chance
to have their photo taken with him too! Take a look at their
Christmas trees and festive crafts in their gift shop too.
Elveden Estate, London Road, Elveden, Thetford, IP24 3TQ.
28th, 29th November, 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th
December. www.elveden.com
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Velvet Magazine | November 2016