LEICS WINTER 18 DIGITAL 2

Primary Times Leicestershire
WHAT’S ON WHERE
magical stroll down to Santa’s Grotto visiting
all of his fairy friends along the way, visit our
amazing Snow Queen in her Ice Cave plus
much, much more…
1 Dec – 24 Dec
Winter Wonderland
Conkers DE12 6GA
http://visitconkers.com
Wrap up warm and get ready for a silly Elf
adventure as you arrive at Waterside Winter
Wonderland, where Santa’s Chief Elf and his
team will lead you through the Enchanted
Forest and the Valley of Christmas lights to
discover Santa’s Woodland Grotto. It’s sure
to raise your Christmas spirits when you find
the Snow Cave for Storytime or Activities!
Santa Steam Trains
Great Central Railway PLC Loughborough,
LE11 1RW
www.gcrailway.co.uk
Weekends only. Climb aboard a heritage
train and meet Santa and his helpers. Travel
from Loughborough to Leicester North and
back on the steam hauled Santa Special
train. Children receive an exciting gift from
Santa, a drink and sweets, whilst adults
enjoy festive refreshments too. The whole
experience is full of festive fun.
1 Dec – 30 Dec
Snowman Treasure Hunt
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
CV13 0AD
www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk
10am-3.30pm Collect a sheet from our Ticket
Offi ce. Explore the Heritage Centre and
Country Park to find our festive residents.
Return your completed form to The Ticket
Offi ce to claim your Reward. £2 per child
per hunt.
1 Dec – 2 Feb
Rutland Water Parkrun
Rutland Water Oakham, LE15 8HD
www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk
9am FREE! Every Saturday - 5km run.
Please register before your first run; you
will not need to register again after this.
Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your
barcode (request a reminder). If you forget
it, you won’t get a time. Please come along
and join in whatever your pace, we all run
for enjoyment!
Saturday Art Clubs
various venues
www.dmu.ac.uk
FREE! Every Saturday. Come and get creative
by trying a different craft in sessions
led by artists. Art project for children to try
and make in a fun two-hour art club for all
the family. From mosaics to murals, painting
to collages, you can have fun and get as
messy as you like. The sessions are run in
four different locations across Leicester,
supported by the Arts Council. No need to
book – just turn up and have fun!
2 Dec
Christmas Toys & Steam Day
Abbey Pumping Station Leicester, LE4
5PX
www.abbeypumpingstation.org
1-5pm Start the festive season with a visit
to the Abbey Pumping Station Museum.
Enjoy listening to the Christmas music
whilst taking in the festive environment.
When the cold starts to bite come into the
warmth and enjoy the refreshments in the
LMTA café.
Santa Fun Run & Walk
Belvoir Castle NG32 1PE
www.dovecottage.org
11am Join us for a morning out in this beautiful
setting. All are welcome to take part.
Registration fee includes your santa suit
and medal. Best dressed dog competition,
snow blizzard*, refreshments, birds of prey*
(*weather permitting). Dogs are welcome
but must be kept on a lead at all times and
all presents picked up!
Loughborough Santa Fun Run
Market Place Loughborough, LE11 3EA
www.rainbows.co.uk
11am-2pm Join hundreds of other Santas
and make your way through Loughborough
spreading the Christmas cheer, by taking
part in this year’s Loughborough Santa Fun
Run. Everyone taking part in the Loughborough
Santa Fun Run, adults and children,
will receive their very own Santa suits
before setting off from the start line, and a
finishers medal as they cross the finish line.
Braunstone Wildlife Watch
The Civic Centre, Braunstone LE3 2PP
www.lrwt.org.uk
10am-12.30pm FREE! I’m Dreaming of a
Natural Christmas - Use natural materials
to create your own decorations or present
for Christmas! Wildlife Watch groups are
suitable for children aged 5 -12 years. Children
aged under 8 must be accompanied
by an adult. Please wear suitable clothing
for being outdoors in all weathers. Booking
essential.
3 Feb – 14 Dec
Fairy Walk
Tropical Birdland Desford, LE9 9GN
http://tropicalbirdland.com
3-6pm Selected dates. Quieter weekday
events; they do not include any entertainment
but do include our famous lantern
walk though the fairies to meet Santa. The
real Macaw cafe will also be open for light
snacks and refreshments.
4 Dec
Christmas Crafts
Harborough Museum Market Harborough,
LE16 7LT
www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk
3.45-4.45pm Join us for classic Christmas
crafts in the Story Place! Grab your craft
pack to make your own Christmas card, do
some colouring in and more.
Christmas Fat Stock Show & Sale
Melton Mowbray Market LE13 1JY
www.meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk
10am Melton & Belvoir Agricultural Society
hosts the Christmas Fat Stock Show and
Sale of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, Stilton
Cheese, Midlands cheese, Pork Pies, sausages,
pastries, home baking and floral art.
5 Dec
Christmas Carol Service
The Y Theatre Leicester, LE1 6EY
www.leicesterymca.co.uk/theatre
7pm FREE! Come and join us for live performances,
bible readings and carol singing.
Our cosy carol service is a great time to
meet with friends and celebrate Christmas
with mulled wine and mince pies. No need
to book, and open to all communities.
However if you wish to give a donation you
could help give a homeless young adult
a safe place to call home and the support
they need to create lasting change in
their lives.
6 Dec
Lord Mayor ‘s Christmas Concert
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