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Tom Ollendorff Quartet at Stapleford Granary
2024-10-18 | Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, CB22 5BP
Tom Ollendorff, guitar | Will Vinson, saxophone | Conor Chaplin, bass | Marc Michel, drums
Tom Ollendorff is fast becoming one of the best-known young guitarists to emerge on the international jazz scene, admired for his highly distinctive sound which blends virtuosic technique and sophisticated harmony with nuance and sensitivity.
His debut album, A Song For You was released on Fresh Sound Records in 2021 and received international acclaim with The Guardian describing it as ‘traditional but very classy’ and both BBC Music Magazine and Jazz Journal awarding it 4 star reviews.
Tom has performed at many of Europe’s best known jazz clubs, venues and festivals including Ronnie Scott’s, Jazz-Hus Montmartre, Glastonbury Festival, The Cedars Hall, London Jazz Festival, Brecon Jazz Festival and the One Day Jazz Festival in Slovakia.
Tickets £24 / £12 (under 25)
For info go to https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/tom-ollendorff-quartet

Mindfulness-in-Nature Wellness Walk
2024-10-18 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
3pm-4pm at Wandlebury Country Park
Crisp late-Autumn’s days invite us out into the Park’s cool greens and dappled light. Why not declare a weekend of well-being by joining a friendly group of reflective walkers for this mindful meander along the quieter paths and into the stillness of the towering trees.
David, Mindful Green Coach, will offer simple guidance for newcomers on the art of mindfulness, before leading the group on a designated route inviting walkers to notice how the environment changes with the season, inviting us to notice how we change too. The walk concludes at the pop-up cafe, where we will share our experiences and make new friends.
£12 per walk – to book e-mail naturallymindfulnow@gmail.com
Meet at Car park noticeboard.
Please pay for your car parking on arrival.
For info go to https://www.cambridgeppf.org/Event/mindfulness-in-nature-wellness-walk-18oct

Nutcracker - Concert
2024-10-18 07:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Wooden dolls that come to life! A battle with the Mouse King! A magic sleigh ride transporting you to a winter wonderland! Experience it all this Christmas in this abridged, one-hour version of a festive favourite, with live narration.
A fairy-tale for all the family, and a unique opportunity to hear a concert performance of this classic Christmas story set to music with Tchaikovsky’s irresistible charm.
Performers – Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra/ Cambridge Philharmonic Chorus/ Harry Sever – Conductor
Anna Tolputt – Narrator
Tickets – £12, £15, £18, £20. Student Concessions available.
For info go to https://www.westroad.org/whats-on/cambridgephil-nutcracker24

Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch
2024-10-19 - 2024-11-01 | Pumpkin Jim’s, Grange Road, Ickleton, Saffron Walden, CB10 1TA
Come along to Pumpkin Jim’s patch in Ickleton, Saffron Walden to pick the perfect pumpkin this Halloween. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.
Also food trucks and a play area.
Open on the 19th, 20th, and 25th to 31st October.
For more info and to book tickets click here.

Haslingfield Autumn Market
2024-10-19 | Haslingfield Methodist Church, Haslingfield, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Would you like to get a head start on your Christmas shopping? Are you looking for something unique, hand-made, and locally sourced? If so – you are warmly invited to come along to the Autumn Market at Haslingfield Methodist Church on Saturday 19th October 11am – 2pm. There will be a wide variety of charity and craft stalls selling a range of items that would make ideal gifts so come along and have a browse.
There will be 24 stalls – 12 charity and 12 craft. The charities include Fight Against Blindness, Motor Neurone Disease, Prostate and Pancreatic Cancer, Sew Positive, Hearing Dogs and RNLI (a good mix). There will also be a wood-turner, jewellers, children’s clothing, cakes, and preserves.
Don’t worry if it’s a cold day – you can warm up with a bowl of hearty homemade soup followed by some delicious apple crumble and custard.
Entry is a donation to the local food bank. Address: Haslingfield Methodist Church, High St, Haslingfield, Cambridge CB23 1JW (just behind the village green).
For info e-mail Christine at grahamkipping@aol.com

Let's Go Circular at The Grand Arcade
2024-10-19 - 2024-11-11 | The Grand Arade, St Andrews Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BJ
Held from 19 October – 10 November, this event aims to teach attendees of the ways they can implement circular economic initiatives into their daily lives through various interactive, entertaining and informative workshops and pop-ups, which will populate the shopping centre for the duration of the event.
With events for music heads, eco-enthusiasts, fashionistas, arts and crafts fanatics, animal lovers, and more, the event offers the ideal October Half Term family day out.
The Grand Arcade will welcome back its award-winning sustainability event, Let’s Go Circular, for its third and most ambitious year. Following the success of the past two years, which had sold out workshops, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better, with extended dates to accommodate an even broader range of fun-packed activities for visitors to engage in.
Let’s Go Circular is Grand Arcade’s annual celebration of sustainability where organisations showcase the innovative and creative ways to embed circular economic initiatives into everyday lives through interactive workshops, pop up stalls and exhibitions. Visitors are invited to take part in engaging workshops that teach valuable practices such as reducing food waste, repairing and upcycling items, extending the lifespan of clothing, promoting wildlife regeneration at home, and calculating personal carbon footprints.
For further details of the events, click here.

Apple Day at the Botanic Gardens
2024-10-20 | University Botanic Garden, No 1 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JE
Enjoy celebrating all things apple at Apple Day 2024 in Cambridge University Botanic Garden from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm on Sunday. 20th October.
Highlights include:
Apple tasting & sales: many heritage varieties to taste and/or buy (you can purchase with cash or card)
Apple identification: apple experts from the East of England Apples and Orchards Project will be on hand to identify apples. Bring your unidentified apples along to the team, preferably with stalk and leaf attached to help with accurate identification.
Apple cultivation: expert advice on what to grow, how to plant and prune for a bumper crop.
Plus: Apple activities: get crafty with a variety of apple activities in the Schools’ Garden for the young and young-at-heart. Free Garden highlight tours: expert guides will take you on themed tours to see some of the seasonal highlights. Live entertainment. Pop-up food trucks. Local craft stalls and sales.
For info go to https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/apple-day-2024/

A Comedy About a Priest
2024-10-22 - 2024-10-27 | Corpus Playroom, St. Edwards Passage, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Father John has chosen a life of tranquillity as a country vicar; or so he thinks. The Parish of St Anne’s quickly proves to be a minefield of warring matriarchs, questionable scones, and women who are much too excited by the prospect of a young priest. As Father John navigates his new domain, there is one question on everyone’s mind: how long will he last?
This production is suitable for ages 16 and over.
Nightly performances at 7.00 pm at Corpus Playroom.
Tickets : TUE £7-£9, WED/THU £8-£10, FRI/SAT £10-£12
For more info, click here.

Hell's Kitchen Halloween Event
2024-10-23 | Six Six Bar, 170 East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1DB
Hell’s Kitchen returns to Cambridge with a Halloween-themed hip-hop & R&B this October!
Dress up with your favourite costume and prepare for bone-chilling performances from Sofia and Mykal Magenta!
£5 ADV / £7 OTD
Performances followed up by a DJ set until 1:00am! (£4 OTD after 10:00pm)
Happy Hour from 7 – 8pm:
£4 Single + Mixer | £5 Pints | 3 for £10 Jägerbombs

Cambridge Film Festival
2024-10-24 - 2024-11-01 | Cambridge Arts Picturehouse, 38 - 39 St Andrews St., Cambridge, CB2 3AR, United Kingdom
A wide variety of films and events featuring Q and A sessions with film makers, International films, gala screenings, a surprise film, Cambridge connections, and Camera Caledonia.
Taking place at The Arts Picture House.
Films include Bird, The Keepers, Girls’ Stories, Frozen 2, Charlie’s Angels, Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point and Point Break
To see a list of all the films go to https://www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk/whats-on
For all details go to https://www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk/

Fairport Convention at Cambridge Junction
2024-10-24 19:30 - 22:00 | J1 at Cambridge Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX
Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, with 2024 being their 57th anniversary! During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same – Fairport’s passion for performance.
This year’s Autumn Tour will present a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and some surprises from albums old and new.
Fairport Convention have won a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award and Radio 2 listeners voted their ground-breaking album Liege & Lief ‘The Most Influential Folk Album of All Time’. Their story has been celebrated with television documentaries on BBC Four and Sky Arts.
The band features founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar and vocals, Ric Sanders on violin, Chris Leslie on bouzouki, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and vocals.
Venue – J1 (Unreserved Seating)
Price – £32.00
Age – Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
For info and tickets, click here.

Linton Artists and Makers - Exhibition
2024-10-26 - 2024-10-28 | Linton Village College, Coles Lane, Linton, CB21 4JS
Linton Artists and Makers’ is a group of artists and craftspeople based in the region.
Their autumn event at Linton Village Hall, Coles Lane, Linton CB21 4JS is on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October, 10am to 4pm both days. Entry is free and there is parking nearby.
The mix of local artists and makers will vary over the two days but the beautiful work on show will include paintings, mixed media, jewellery, glass, beauty products, home designs, ceramics, textiles and printmaking. Great to browse and see the work on display – it’s a top-quality local art exhibition and you can chat to the artists and makers themselves – and, if you see something you particularly like, it’s a great opportunity to treat yourself or buy a Christmas present.
For further information, email donna@donnagoymerart.com.

Murder on the Orient Express
2024-10-29 - 2024-11-03 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ, United Kingdom
Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. A murder. A train full of suspects. An impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination?
Starring Michael Maloney (Belfast, Young Victoria, The Crown) as the celebrated Belgian sleuth, Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements, with a final twist that is amongst her very best. Gripping, tense and masterfully cryptic, this brand-new production is a deliciously thrilling ride and an ingenious murder mystery, guaranteed to keep you guessing until the end of the line.
General Guidance – Performance contains adult themes and depictions of weapons (please contact box office for more detail)
Age Guidance – 12+
Tuesday – Saturday, 7.30pm and Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday, 2.30pm
Tickets – £25/£35/£40/£45 All ticket prices include a £3 per ticket booking fee.
For further info go to the Cambridge Arts Theatre website

Charity Concert
2024-10-29 19:30 - 22:00 | West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, United Kingdom
A concert in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, taking place at West Road Concert Hall on Tuesday 29th October at 7.30 pm.
Featuring Sam Herbert’s Rock Choir, The Military Wives Choir and Shannon Express Barber Shop Choir.
For more details and tickets, please click here.

Halloween Wild Play at Cherry Hinton Hall
2024-10-30 - 2024-10-31 | Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry HInton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8DW, United Kingdom
Calling all families!
Join Groundwork East to get outside and learn about simple way you can help the plants through this Free Halloween themed wild play. Activities will include bug hunting, scavenger hunts, natural arts and crafts and more !
Times: 10am-1130am or 1pm – 230pm.
Where: Cherry Hinton Hall Park, meet at the entrance of the park near the car park
Who: for pre and primary aged children and their families
Please note: please only book 1 ticket per family, children must be accompanied by an adult.
These sessions are funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, an enrollment form will be provided on the day.
For info go to https://allevents.in/cambridge/halloween-wild-play-cherry-hinton-hall-park-cambridge-city/10000976158455217

Wild in the Meadows Family Night
2024-10-31 - 2024-11-01 | Trumpington Meadowsn Rangers Office, Grantchester Road, Cambridge
6:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Wild in the Meadows: Family night walk (Trumpington Meadows). Join Wildlife Adventurer Becca Badger for a night-time quest with a spooky theme on Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve
This is part of a new programme of Wild in the Meadows family sessions during school holidays on Trumpington Meadows. In this extra-spooky session, join Becca Badger for a night-time quest hunting for clues and following a hidden trail around Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve. You’ll use torches to find our way, and learn about local wildlife as we go.
This session is perfect for families with children aged 7-11, and older siblings will also enjoy it. Not suitable for under 5s. This session involves being outdoors in the dark (and we will create a few surprises along the route). It may not be suitable for everyone!
Parking is available nearby at Byron’s Pool car park CB2 9LJ These are family sessions so children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. The sessions are designed for everyone to enjoy. Adults and siblings under 18 months who are accompanying a paid-for child are free.
There are no toilet facilities available for this session.
Tickets – £6.00 to £10.00.
For info go to https://allevents.in/cambridge/wild-in-the-meadows-family-night-walk-trumpington-meadows/10000957018156067

Regent Bus Day
2024-11-03 - 2024-11-04 | Iipswich Transport Museum, The Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road, IPswich, Cambridgeshire, IP3 9JD, United Kingdom
The Ipswich Transport Museum, which is located in The Old Trolleybus Depot on Cobham Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JD, are holding a Regent Running Day on Sunday November 3rd between 11am & 4pm. So why not travel back in time and ride on their AEC Regent buses, which will be joined by another former Ipswich Corporation Transport AEC Regent 3 bus No 24. This has recently changed hands and is now privately preserved locally. There will also be other vintage buses attending the event.
All of this plus the museums large range of local transport & engineering exhibits, along with a well-stocked gift shop and the Sunbeam Tea Room, where you can an enjoy a hot drink and a snack.
This will be an event not to be missed.

See the museums website at www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk. for further information

Cambridge Bonfire Night
2024-11-05 - 2024-11-06 | Midsummer Common, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
This beloved event, organised by Cambridge City Council and one of the largest free displays in the region, will take place on Midsummer Common on Saturday 5 November, sponsored once again this year by Illumina.
Regarded as the safest and best way to enjoy Firework Night, the event is one of the city’s longest running and best-loved traditions, when thousands fill Midsummer Common to watch as the night sky is transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour.
Creating the display is multi award-winning Pains Fireworks. Established in 1862 they are the oldest fireworks display company in the UK.
Large numbers of people are anticipated, allow plenty of time for your journey, arrive early and wherever possible walk, cycle, or use public transport. Additional Park & Ride services will be available for the evening. The display begins at 7pm.
Free but donations will help with the costs of running the event and keeping it free for all. – look out for official bucket collectors.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
For info go to: cambridgelive.org.uk/city-events/fireworks-night

Fishermens Friends - Rock the Boat Tour
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-08 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
A decade ago, The Fisherman’s Friends signed a million-pound record deal that saw their album Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends go Gold as they became the first ever traditional folk act to land a UK top ten album.
And thanks to the small film with a big heart that shares their name, the story of the original Cornish ‘buoy band’ is known around the world – bound by shared experience, for more than 30 years they have gathered on the Platt on the harbour in their native Port Isaac to sing the songs of the sea, songs that in some cases have been handed down for hundreds of years, songs that connect them to generations of Cornish fishermen that have come before them.
The Fisherman’s Friends are lobster fisherman Jeremy Brown, writer and shopkeeper Jon Cleave, smallholder and engineer John ‘Lefty’ Lethbridge, builder John McDonnell , lobster fisherman Jason Nicholas, filmmaker Toby Lobb and potter Bill Hawkins.
Tickets: £30.50, £37.50. All tickets include a £3 booking fee.
For info go to https://www.cambridgelive.org.uk/cornex/events/fishermans-friends-rock-boat-tour-2024

Cambridge Jazz Festival
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-25 | Various, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Jazz Festival is taking place from 8 to 24 November with many exciting groups at various venues around Cambridge.
Among the artists performing will be the Brand New Heavies, Cambridge Jazz Festival Choir, Schools Jazz Ensemble, Pat Metheny, Stella Cole, Cambridge Funk Jam, Upbeat Big Band + Linton Jazz Orchestra, amongst others.
For full details go to cambridgejazzfestival.info/whats-on

Sharp Class at The Portland Arms
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-09
Presented by The Alley Club.
Sharp Class are a British power trio inspired by iconic artists like The Clash, The Who and The Sipecials. Their music is a fusion of punk, soul, power-pop, Britpop and rock’n’roll.
Wherever Sharp Class go they always deliver a exciting performance.
Tickets – £12.00 plus booking fee.
For info go to: The Portland Arms

The Ocean Film Festival
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-13 | West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, United Kingdom
Climb aboard for a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour features a new collection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!
Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Mountain Film Festival UK & Ireland tour, this selection of short films combines breathtaking marine life and wild seafaring voyages in a cinematic celebration of our oceans.
Venturing to rarely explored depths of the planet, meet the surfers, paddlers, divers and scientists who have dedicated their lives to answering the call of the ocean. Plunge into the wonders of the big blue – without getting your feet wet!
£17 standard / Concessions £15.50/ Groups of 6+: £15.50
For info go to https://www.westroad.org/whats-on/ocean-film-festival-world-tour2024

Terence Rattigan's Summer, 1954.
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-17 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ, United Kingdom
Summer, 1954. The atmosphere at The Beauregard Private Hotel, Bournemouth is one of repressed emotions and post-war gentility. In this world of hushed conversations and quiet anonymity, an unlikely friendship develops between a shy spinster and a retired Army officer. But when a newspaper threatens to reveal the Major’s long-held secret, will the other residents cast him out for good?
Meanwhile, in the heart of the Midlands, a long-serving teacher is on the verge of retirement from his distinguished public school. Diminished by poor health, a crumbling marriage, the distain of his colleagues and the derision of his pupils, he is given cause to re-examine his life when a young student offers an unexpected gesture of kindness.
Britain is changing. Nothing will ever be the same again. Terence Rattigan’s one act masterpieces Table Number Seven (from Separate Tables) and The Browning Version are paired for the first time, capturing one quietly momentous evening seventy years ago.
Stage and screen stars Nathaniel Parker and Dame Siân Phillips lead an ensemble cast, directed by Olivier Award winner James Dacre, in this double bill from one of Britain’s most popular 20th century playwrights.
Running Time
Tuesday – Saturday, 7.30pm/ and Thursday & Saturday, 2.30pm:
Tickdetsw – £25/£35/£40/£45 All ticket prices include a £3 per ticket booking fee
For info go to https://www.cambridgeartstheatre.com/whats-on/terence-rattigans-summer-1954

Jazz Concert - Jason Rebello Trio
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-16 | Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, CB22 5BP
Jason Rebello, piano | Orlando Le Fleming, bass | James Maddren, drums
Celebrated British pianist Jason Rebello has firmly established himself as one of the UK’s jazz legends. Classically trained but inspired by Herbie Hancock, Rebello first came to the attention of Weather Report’s saxophonist Wayne Shorter in the early 1990’s and produced three albums for BMG records. He was invited to work with Sting on his Grammy winning albums Brand New Day 1999, All This Time 2001 and Sacred Love 2003. He has also performed with guitar legend John Beck on his 2010 album Emotion and Commotion and co-wrote the Grammy winning single Hammerhead.
As a band leader, Jason Rebello has released seven critically acclaimed albums.
Concert 7:45pm, ends 9:00pm, no interval
Tickets £24 / £12 (under 25)
For info go to https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/jason-rebello-trio

Willow Weaving Workshop
2024-11-16 - 2024-11-18 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
For two days from 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm
Have fun and be creative at this willow weaving workshop, making lanterns and bird feeders. Using this beautiful material you will weave your own pieces to take home for your garden, ready for the dark evenings and winter months.
Each workshop lasts for 3 hours. Starting at 10am and 2pm. Please book in advance. Takes place in the Stable Rooms.
£48 per workshop. 2 people per booking.
No experience required. Suitable for adults and older children age 12+ (accompanied).
Delivered by Wild Thyme & Embers.
To book www.wildthymeandembers.co.uk
Please pay for your car parking on arrival.
For info go to https://www.cambridgeppf.org/Event/willow-weaving-nov2024

November Fayre
2024-11-16 - 2024-11-17 | Fenstanton United Reform Chutch, Chequer Street, Fenstanton
November Fayre Saturday 16th November at Fenstanton United Reformed Church, Chequer Street, Fenstanton,
From 10-00am -1-00pm.
Many stalls wuth crafts, books, jigsaws, gifts, cakes and jams and lots more.
Come and support your local crafters.

Anglian Potters Christmas Selling Exhibition
2024-11-16 - 2024-12-09 | All Saints Church, Pidley Cum Fenton, nr St. Ives, United Kingdom
Taking place at All Saints’ Church, Jesus Lane, Cambridge.
A wonderful range of ceramic artwork perfect for presents or for your own use and with a traditional charity Christmas tree.
For info go to www.anglianpotters.org.uk

The Big Christmas Switch On
2024-11-17 - 2024-11-18 | Cambridge Market Square, Cambridge, CB7 4NP
The Big Switch On will be taking place on Sunday, November 17, in Market Square. While the main switch on event won’t happen until 5pm, there will be entertainment from local performers starting at 12pm.
Throughout the day, there will also be performances from some local performing arts clubs and choirs. Kicking off the entertainment for the day is Cambridge based rock band, Vintage Rec, at 12pm.
There will be two performances from the Coleridge Community College from their Carnival Crew Drummers and Funk Band. If you are more into theatre, the ADC Theatre Panto Stars will be taking to the stage at 4:40pm.
The range of acts performing for the event means there will be something for the whole family to enjoy.
The Big Switch On is completely free and can be attended by anyone. You do not need a ticket so all you have to do is head down to Market Square on the day and enjoy the show.
For info go to Everything you need to know about the Cambridge Christmas Big Switch On 2024 – Cambridgeshire Live

Christmas Time Events at Anglesey Abbey
2024-11-19 - 2025-01-06 | Anglesey Abbey, Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9EJ, United Kingdom
Get ready for a memorable day out at the National Trust’s Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire this Christmas with brand new experiences in the house and gardens.
Meet Father Christmas as he stops off at Anglesey Abbey to deliver presents before his busiest day of the year. Children can enjoy a cosy story time with Father Christmas and have fun making and decorating a wish to hang on the Christmas tree with Pepper Mint the Elf.Anglesey Abbey is working with The Walking Theatre Company to put on this festive, immersive Santa experience. Each session lasts for 45-minutes; tickets are £26 per child and an accompanying adult is included in the price. Children will receive a gift from Father Christmas and will have the opportunity to take photos together at the end.
Father Christmas will be at Anglesey Abbey each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 29 November to Sunday 22 December, with an added bonus of Monday 23 December! For more information and to book your tickets, please head to the Anglesey Abbey website: nationaltrust.org.uk/angleseyabbey
Meet Santa’s reindeer – For three days from 21 to 23 December, come and meet some reindeer in the gardens at Anglesey Abbey and learn some fascinating facts about them. Visitors can chat to the reindeer handlers and enjoy taking photos.
For the first time this winter, 10 beautifully painted bear sculptures will be displayed on a trail through the gardens at Anglesey Abbey.
In collaboration with Wild in Art and Walker Books, the trail promises an enchanting journey through art and adventure, inspired by the beloved children’s story We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
The grounds are open daily from 9.30am – 4pm and the trail is free for National Trust members while normal admission charges apply for non-National Trust members.
The house at Anglesey Abbey will be beautifully decorated for the Christmas season, with festive displays highlighting Lord Fairhaven’s vast and significant collection. Step inside to discover a treasure-trove of history and admire the themed Christmas decorations in each room.
For more information and to plan your visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/angleseyabbey

Cambridge Literary Festival
2024-11-23 - 2024-11-25 | Various, United Kingdom
Two days full of talks by many different types of authors, including Zandra Rhhoes (Iconic), Michael Roaen (A Life in Writing), Sarah Clegg (The Demons, Witches and Ghosts of Christmas), Torsten Bell (Great Britain?) and many many others.
Taking place in many different venues throughout Cambridge.
Various prices.
For info go to https://www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/winter-festival-2024/?mc_cid=182817e2bd&mc_eid=7c6fe6fa05
