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SUMMARY:Melton Mowbray Grand Victorian Christmas Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fair is Back!  \nThis Christmas Melton Mowbray is preparing to host the grandest Victorian Christmas Fair\, transforming the town into a magical\, Christmas adventure from Friday\, 28th to Sunday\, 30th November 2025. The focus is on creating a truly immersive Christmas experience\, with the traditional Victorian Markets located at the Stockyard and in the Town Streets. There will also be wandering Victorian costumed characters\, a children’s funfair and the Melton Mowbray Lions Santas Grotto. The event will include all areas of the town\, from the Museum and Christmas Wreath festival in the east\, to the Christmas Tree Festival in St Mary’s Church. \nChristmas Market will have host an array of curated Christmas themed stalls of festive gifts\, local produce\, food & drink & hand-crafted wares\, alongside traditional funfair\, street performers and entertainers & much more! \n\nWith music and family entertainment\, it’s the perfect place to enjoy some Christmas gift buying and local shopping\, whilst also indulging in a drink or lunch in one of our many cafes\, restaurants and bars in town.\n\nDress the Part! Join the Celebration! This year\, you are the main attraction!\n\nWe invite all our visitors to embrace the spirit of the event by dressing in Victorian costume. From splendid top hats and elegant bonnets to simple shawls and flat caps\, every effort helps to create a wonderfully immersive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. \n\n\nLive Music on Stage Friday\, Saturday and Sunday. We’re delighted to welcome…\n\n90s pop favourites East 17 for a special performance on Friday 28th November at 8.00pm\nN-Trance takes to the stage on Saturday 29th November at 5.00pm\nIncredible Adele tribute Natalie Black to close the festival on Sunday 30th November at 3.00pm\n\nChristmas Lights Switch: Friday 28th November from 7pm\, with a royally connected Santa to switch on the lights at Melton Christmas Fair\nLocation: Throughout Melton Mowbray Town and at the Stockyard Melton Mowbray*\n\nOpening Times:\nFriday 11am – 9pm\nSaturday 10am – 6pm\nSunday 10am-4pm\n\n*Stockyard – Saturday and Sunday only.
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LOCATION:Leicestershire
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SUMMARY:Melton Mowbray Grand Victorian Christmas Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fair is Back!  \nThis Christmas Melton Mowbray is preparing to host the grandest Victorian Christmas Fair\, transforming the town into a magical\, Christmas adventure from Friday\, 28th to Sunday\, 30th November 2025. The focus is on creating a truly immersive Christmas experience\, with the traditional Victorian Markets located at the Stockyard and in the Town Streets. There will also be wandering Victorian costumed characters\, a children’s funfair and the Melton Mowbray Lions Santas Grotto. The event will include all areas of the town\, from the Museum and Christmas Wreath festival in the east\, to the Christmas Tree Festival in St Mary’s Church. \nChristmas Market will have host an array of curated Christmas themed stalls of festive gifts\, local produce\, food & drink & hand-crafted wares\, alongside traditional funfair\, street performers and entertainers & much more! \n\nWith music and family entertainment\, it’s the perfect place to enjoy some Christmas gift buying and local shopping\, whilst also indulging in a drink or lunch in one of our many cafes\, restaurants and bars in town.\n\nDress the Part! Join the Celebration! This year\, you are the main attraction!\n\nWe invite all our visitors to embrace the spirit of the event by dressing in Victorian costume. From splendid top hats and elegant bonnets to simple shawls and flat caps\, every effort helps to create a wonderfully immersive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. \n\n\nLive Music on Stage Friday\, Saturday and Sunday. We’re delighted to welcome…\n\n90s pop favourites East 17 for a special performance on Friday 28th November at 8.00pm\nN-Trance takes to the stage on Saturday 29th November at 5.00pm\nIncredible Adele tribute Natalie Black to close the festival on Sunday 30th November at 3.00pm\n\nChristmas Lights Switch: Friday 28th November from 7pm\, with a royally connected Santa to switch on the lights at Melton Christmas Fair\nLocation: Throughout Melton Mowbray Town and at the Stockyard Melton Mowbray*\n\nOpening Times:\nFriday 11am – 9pm\nSaturday 10am – 6pm\nSunday 10am-4pm\n\n*Stockyard – Saturday and Sunday only.
URL:https://discovermelton.com/event/melton-mowbray-grand-victorian-christmas-fair-2025/
LOCATION:Leicestershire
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SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Festival @ St Mary’s Church Melton Mowbray
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the magical Christmas tree festival at St Mary’s Church in Melton Mowbray.\nNow in it’s twenty third year\, the festival brings together schools\, businesses\, organisations\, individuals and visitors from all over the country to take part. \nChristmas Tree Festival opening times\nEntrance Fee £3. Accompanied children FREE \nFriday 28th November\nChurch open for viewing: 9.30am – 9.00pm\n(Last entry 8pm). \nSaturday 29th November\nChurch open for viewing: 9.30am – 4.00pm\n(Last entry 3.00pm).\n5:00pm….Family Carol service amongst the Christmas trees. All are welcome to attend. \nSunday 30th November\nChurch open for viewing: 9.30am – 3.00pm\n6:00pm….Advent Sunday Service \nMonday 1st December\nChurch open for viewing: 9.30am – 9.00pm\n(Last entry 8pm). \nTuesday 2nd December\nChurch open for viewing: 09.30am – 2.00pm (Last entry 1pm). \n 
URL:https://discovermelton.com/event/christmas-tree-festival-st-marys-church-melton-mowbray-2025/
LOCATION:Leicestershire
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Dine with Santa @ Gates
DESCRIPTION:Make your little one’s Christmas one to remember with our magical Santa Experience. \nJoin us this Christmas for a fun filled festive breakfast with Santa Claus himself. Our Santa Experience is perfect for the whole family and will be held inside the Garden Restaurant’s Thornton Suite from the 28th  November until Christmas Eve. \nAlongside the meal\, little ones will enjoy festive fun with Santa and his Elves\, from laughter and games to plenty of seasonal cheer. Every child will also receive a wonderful special gift to take home – the perfect reminder of their magical experience. Our menus are designed for children age 2 years and above. \nSelected Dates See website for details
URL:https://discovermelton.com/event/dine-with-santa-gates/
LOCATION:Leicestershire
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SUMMARY:A Magical Night Before Christmas @ Belvoir Castle
DESCRIPTION:Belvoir Castle\, the fairytale Leicestershire home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland\, will be dressing its impressive Regency State rooms in festive finery this year\, as its popular Christmas event reopens after a two-year hiatus. \nFrom Saturday 29th November to Tuesday 30th December (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day)\, A Magical Night Before Christmas at Belvoir Castle will offer its visitors the opportunity to tour the early 19th Century historic home decorated with elaborate and festive adornments. \nBe transported to a Christmas fairytale of colour and opulence as soon as they enter the iconic Guard Room – before being carried with festive scents up the grand double staircase to The Elizabeth Saloon\, The State Dining Room\, The King’s Room\, The Old Kitchen and The Ballroom. \nBelvoir’s knowledgeable guides will be on hand to impart their knowledge of the Castle’s history\, which have welcomed Kings\, Queens and Prime Ministers throughout its rich past. \nHighlights include a 20ft tall Christmas tree named ‘The Wishing Tree’ on display in the Guard Room\, on which anyone is invited to hang a decoration bearing their very own Christmas wish\, a heartfelt message to loved ones\, hopes for the season\, or dreams for the year ahead. \nThrough the festive period there will be Christmas carols sung by local school choirs and groups\, performed on the special stage installed in The Ballroom. \nLittle adventurers – fun quest through the Castle to find the mischievous Christmas mice which are hiding in nooks and crannies throughout is many rooms – with the chance of a prize at the end of the trail. \nA beautiful Santa’s Grotto will sit pride of place in The Old Kitchen. Every day in December\, Santa Claus and a selection of very mischievous elves will add some Christmas sparkle to the experience as little ones reveal their wish list to the man in the red velvet coat\, and receive a gift from Santa. \nComplete your day with a visit to the much-loved Belvoir Castle Christmas Shop to treat yourself to a festive memento ready to add to your own decorations at home. \nFor those wanting to book an extra indulgent experience\, Christmas Afternoon Tea is available to book in the Aviary Tea Room. Homemade cakes\, pastries\, scones and sandwiches\, and of course Belvoir Sparkling Wine produced from its own vineyard on the Estate beneath the Castle\, tops off a wonderful festive experience for the whole family this Christmas. \nTickets for A Magical Night Before Christmas at Belvoir Castle are on sale now \nHere’s what’s included with your Christmas ticket: \nEntry to Belvoir Castle \nAccess to the Gardens & Adventure Playground \nA Festive Adventure Trail \nLive Christmas Choir Performances \nUpgrade: Visit Santa’s Grotto
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LOCATION:Leicestershire
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SUMMARY:Festival of Christmas Wreaths @ St John's Church
DESCRIPTION:Is this unique to Melton Mowbray? \nIt’s a competition to see who can make the most inventive Christmas wreath out of any materials – yes anything! Forget holly and spruce: think about bottle tops\, toilet roll cores\, paper cake cases and more. We’ve had balloons\, a vinyl record\, painted paper plates\, nail varnish\, Lego\, knitting. If it can go in a circle\, it can be a wreath. \nThere are four categories: adults; children under 11; children 11 to 16; businesses or groups. \nAnd there are prizes for each category. BUSINESSES! Promote your company. SCHOOLS! Showcase your children’s artwork. ADULTS & KIDS! Have fun\, join in at Christmas and make a wreath. \nIt’s completely FREE to enter a wreath in any of the categories\, and it also FREE to come in and see the wreaths\, so kids can bring Mum and Dad to see their work displayed on the wall. There will be a great welcome\, with great refreshments\, Christmas gifts\, raffle\, guided tours\, carol singing and more! \nThis year there will be a special MYSTERY to solve. We can’t give away too much – it’s mysterious. Come and see! \nfranceslevett@gmail.com\, 07790 631635 . See also https://friendsofstjohns.wixsite.com/historicchurch/fundraising
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