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DAYS OUT
Lincoln Castle and heritage events
celebrate christmas present with links to the past...
Lincoln Castle has a whole host of festive events taking place this Christmas. For young
visitors to the Castle, maybe a visit to Father Christmas himself might be just the ticket?
An Audience with Father Christmas
– 16th, 17th, 20th – 21st December. Experience
the magic of Christmas at Lincoln Castle by
joining Father Christmas in the Victorian setting
of the Bath House at the Castle. Sit back
and listen to stories of Christmases past and
enjoy finding out more about Father Christmas
himself. Every child receives a Victorian style gift
and has the opportunity to share their Christmas
wishes.
Tea with Father Christmas – 20th December.
A new family friendly special event. Children and
families are invited for a special after-dark tea
time treat - a visit to the Victorian Prison for a
storytelling performance of “A Christmas Carol”.
Costumed characters along with a host of
puppets bring to life Dicken’s famous tale. After
the 30 minute performance all are invited to the
Castle café for tea when special guest, Father
Christmas, will take time from his busy schedule
to meet everyone!
What The Dickens – 20th, 21st December.
Especially for the School Christmas holiday,
and set inside the Victorian Prison, Inner State
Theatre perform their festive family favourite –
“A Christmas Carol”. Two costumed characters
– Sir Henry Greatham and Lady Lydia will tell the
story of Scrooge in Dickens’ famous tale.
To book, or for details on admission and times
for all of the above events - please go to:
www.lincolncastle.com
Over at The Collection the fun continues with
a great selection of Christmas activities for
little ones.
Festive Story Times will take place on 21st
and 28th December at 11.15 am; and these are
completely free to pop along to and enjoy.
The popular festive themed Craft Activities
will be returning too and running throughout the
holidays, as will the “Collecting Christmas”
Craft Trail. Both are £2 each to take part.
On Sunday 10th and Sunday 17th December
a treat awaits young visitors as Afternoon Tea
with Santa takes place in Stokes Collection
Café. Tea takes place from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
and costs £9.50 per child, which includes a gift
from Santa. Booking is essential – and you can
do so online at www.stokes-coffee.co.uk
(The cafe and bar open will be open for grown
ups too!)
Visiting Lincoln Christmas Market this year?
Take the weight off your feet and pop into
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life on Burton
Road and their Victorian Christmas Tea Room
for a warm and restful refreshment stop. The
Tea Room will be open from the 8th – 10th
December (Friday to Sunday of the Christmas
Market) 10am to 4pm.
For more details check:
facebook.com/Museumoflincolnshirelife
www.mollysguide.co.uk
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