Christmas Events
If you have a Christmas event, simply e-mail the details to us and we will add it to the Christmas Events page for you.
December 2008
| 1st to 24th | Santa Safari at the West Midland Safari Park. This delightful and unique family Santa experience is like no other! The Animal reserves will be open too! So, as well as meeting Santa, visitors can go on Safari, linger in Discovery Trail; meet Santa's Reindeer; enjoy a Sealion Show and visit a variety of all weather exhibits, such as the Reptile House, Seaquarium, Creepy Crawlies and Twilight Cave. Always very popular!! Pre-booking is recommended. Website: www.wmsp.co.uk For further information Tel: 01299 402114 |
| 12th, 13th, 14th | Christmas Tree Festival at St Bartholomew's Church in Areley Kings - 10am to 6pm. Browse around the many trees and decorations. Mulled wine and Mince Pies, Christmas Raffle and gift stalls in Church House, School children singing and musical events on Saturday Afternoon. Concert on Sunday at 6.30pm (tickets available for concert) please contact Marlene Turner for further information on 01299 822861. |
| 13th - 14th | Christmas at the Castle - Hartlebury Castle. Join us for a traditional Christmas celebration including Father Christmas, sleigh rides, seasonal gifts, craft demonstrations, children’s activities and performances by local choirs. For further information visit their website or tel: 01299 250416 |
| 13th - 14th | Santa Steam Specials at the Severn Valley Railway. Take a magical steam train journey from Kidderminster to Santas grotto at Arley in the heart of the Worcestershire Countryside. A regular service of steam hauled trains throughout the day. A great way to start the festive season for the very young and the young at heart! Advanced booking essential - For further information Tel: 01299 401001 or visit www.svr.co.uk |
| 14th | Living History - Elizabethan Christmas Special Opening at Harvington Hall - Re-enactors will depict an Elizabethan family preparing to welcome Christmas guests to the Hall. Tour the Hall and view an Elizabethan Christmas. No need to book. Normal opening times and entrance fees apply. For further information Tel: 01562 777846 - www.harvingtonhall.com |
| 19th | Santa Hearld Service at Severn Valley Railway. Journey in the company of Father Christmas in our Diesel Unit from Kidderminster to Highley and return. Presents from Father Christmas for the children (aged 1 to 15) included. Pre-booking is essential. For further information Tel: 01299 401001 or visit www.svr.co.uk |
| 20th - 21st | Santa Steam Specials at the Severn Valley Railway. Take a magical steam train journey from Kidderminster to Santas grotto at Arley in the heart of the Worcestershire Countryside. A regular service of steam hauled trains throughout the day. A great way to start the festive season for the very young and the young at heart! Advanced booking essential - For further information Tel: 01299 401001 or visit www.svr.co.uk |
| 22nd | Santa Hearld Service at Severn Valley Railway. Journey in the company of Father Christmas in our Diesel Unit from Kidderminster to Highley and return. Presents from Father Christmas for the children (aged 1 to 15) included. Pre-booking is essential. For further information Tel: 01299 401001 or visit www.svr.co.uk |
| 23rd | Santa Hearld Service at Severn Valley Railway. Journey in the company of Father Christmas in our Diesel Unit from Kidderminster to Highley and return. Presents from Father Christmas for the children (aged 1 to 15) included. Pre-booking is essential. For further information Tel: 01299 401001 or visit www.svr.co.uk |
| 24th | Santa Steam Specials at the Severn Valley Railway. Take a magical steam train journey from Kidderminster to Santas grotto at Arley in the heart of the Worcestershire Countryside. A regular service of steam hauled trains throughout the day. A great way to start the festive season for the very young and the young at heart! Advanced booking essential - For further information Tel: 01299 401001 or visit www.svr.co.uk |
Christmas Church Services
If you would like to feature your Church Services on this page, simply e-mail the details to us and we will do the rest.
St Wulstans and St Thomas of Canterbury Stourport
Wednesday 24th December - Christmas Mass at 3.30pm
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Mass at 10.00am
St.Bartholomew’s Areley Kings
Wednesday 17th 7pm
Community Carols in Areley Kings Village Hall
All Welcome to come and celebrate Christmas together with a mixture of carols and entertainment
Sunday 21st 6.30pm
Parish Carol Service at St.Bartholomew’s Church
Traditional 9 Lessons and Carols
Monday 22nd 6pm
Carols at the Walshes Community Centre
Come and sing your favourite Carols
Christmas Eve
6pm Christingle and Crib Service for all ages
A wonderful start to a family Christmas
11.30pm The Midnight service
The traditional service that brings us into Christmas Day
Christmas Day
9.30am Family Communion
CHRIST CHURCH WYRE FOREST (ANGLICAN)
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Sunday December 21st
5.00 pm Areley Kings Village Hall
Come and join us for a traditional carol service
carols, mince pies and time to remember why we celebrate Christmas.
CHRISTMAS EVE OUTDOOR NATIVITY
5.00 pm outside the Walshes Estate Community Centre
A special time for the whole family - carols, nativity play and Christmas
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CHRISTMAS DAY
10.00 am at the Social Day Centre New Street, Stourport
Christmas morning worship with Holy Communion. Crèche available and finishes
by 11.00am
For more information www.christchurchwyreforest.org.uk or call the church office: 01562 67725 - Vicar: Rev'd Charles Raven.