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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:Melton Mowbray
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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:Melton Mowbray
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTSTAMP:20250627T135223Z
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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
URL:https://discovermelton.com/event/magical-night-before-christmas-at-belvoir-castle/
LOCATION:Melton Mowbray
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T110000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Wreath Making Workshops
DESCRIPTION:CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS\n\n\n\nWednesday 26th November & Wednesday 3rd December 11am-1pm.\n\n\n\nJoin Lisa from @wildlodgegarden here at Ferneley’s & make your own Christmas wreath!\n\n\n\nThe workshops include all the materials & tools you’ll need\, a drink & a mince pie. £40 per person.\n\n\n\nTo book\, contact Lisa on 07930423990 (no bookings through Ferneley’s\, please contact Lisa directly!)
URL:https://discovermelton.com/event/christmas-wreath-making-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Melton Mowbray
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTSTAMP:20251106T154335Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa @ Ferneley’s
DESCRIPTION:BREAKFAST WITH SANTA\n\n\n\nHave you booked your table?!\n\n\nSanta will be visiting us here at Ferneley’s throughout December\n\n\n\nAll prices include your chosen breakfast\, festive table decorations including crackers\, poppers & sweets\, a visit to Santa’s grotto\, a gift from Santa & a round of golf (weather permitting).\n\n\nBooking is required. To book\, please email info@ferneleys.co.uk or speak to a member of our team when you visit our cafe. Please note that we’re not taking bookings through DM so please email.\n\n\nYour booking is only confirmed once you have received a confirmation email from our team.\n\n\n\nBe quick\, popular dates sell out fast
URL:https://discovermelton.com/event/breakfast-with-santa-ferneleys-2025/
LOCATION:Melton Mowbray
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251207T160000
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SUMMARY:Stockyard Christmas Market Weekend 2
DESCRIPTION:Weekend 2: Saturday 6th December (Fatstock) & Sunday 7th December \n\n\nThe second weekend of our Christmas festivities features another market to align with the annual Christmas Fatstock sale. Again\, we are looking for more traders and food vendors to feature on this day or across the second weekend. \nTrader applications are now open with different prices and deals depending on when you would like to trade. Whether you want to trade all weekend or just one day\, we’re offering different deals to suit your needs. \nEmail fm@meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk with any queries. Or\, head over to our booking system and get yourself a place before it’s too late: https://buytickets.at/thestockyardmm/1728577
URL:https://discovermelton.com/event/stockyard-christmas-market-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Melton Mowbray
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251207T130000
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SUMMARY:Rotary Melton Santa Fun Run - Melton Country Park
DESCRIPTION:Walk\, jog or run the Santa Fun Run\, over either 5 km or choose a 1 mile route. Registration from 09.30am onwards\, run starts at 11am. \nEntry Details\n£10 per adult\, with free adult Santa suit.\n£5 for children over 5 years\, with free large child or small child Santa suit.\nChildren under 5 – free. \n“Best Dressed Christmas Dog” competition. Free entry. 10am \nFull details and booking available at https://www.meltonsantafunrun.co.uk/ \n\nSponsorship you raise is entirely for you to pass on to your choice of charity. \nOrganised by The Rotary Club of Melton Mowbray\, raising money to support local and international communities
URL:https://discovermelton.com/event/rotary-melton-santa-fun-run-melton-country-park/
LOCATION:Melton Mowbray
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T213000
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SUMMARY:Burrough Jazz Celebrates Christmas with Gary Williams
DESCRIPTION:Gary Williams is ‘Mr Christmas’. Master of swing\, he delivers festive fizz – the perfect way to kickstart the season. \nThe UK’s leading standard bearer for the supercool era\, Gary Williams comes to Burrough Jazz with ‘A Swingin’ Christmas!’ Awarded five stars by the Evening Standard and described as “the jolliest sleigh ride in town”\, it’s the perfect way to kickstart your Christmas. \nBurrough Jazz’s Christmas show has become a fixture in our seasonal calendar and this year promises to be better than ever with crooning classics\, sing-alongs and a few terrible jokes. It’s packed with swing classics from Frank Sinatra\, Dean Martin and Nat King Cole\, plus seasonal favourites like The Most Wonderful Time of the Year\, The Twelve Days of Christmas and Let It Snow – all wrapped up in Gary’s trademark wit. \nStar of the West End’s “Rat Pack”\, Gary has performed worldwide\, from New York’s Carnegie Hall to Buckingham Palace\, Birdland Tokyo to The Royal Albert Hall. Described as “The UK’s leading standard bearer for the supercool era” by the London Evening Standard\, he wrote the performers’ bible ‘Cabaret Secrets’\, has recorded at Abbey Road\, presented for BBC Radio 2 and was profiled in the Sunday Times’ ‘Fame and Fortune’ section. \n★ ★ ★ ★ “What a party he creates” Musical Theatre Review \nGary will be accompanied on the piano by Nathan Martin. \nNathan has performed extensively in concert and cabaret all over the world. He was a regular performer at London’s Pizza On The Park\, playing five solo seasons there\, including Facing The Music – the Fred Astaire songbook. He was also seen there in Jeff Harnar’s The 1959 Broadway Songbook\, Something Wonderful with Craig Rubano and Heather MacRae and Catch Us If You Can with Lee Lessack. Other solo engagements include Jermyn Street Theatre\, Covent Garden Theatre Museum\, Giardini del Baraccano – Bologna\, Don’t Tell Mama – NYC and for Holland America\, Saga and Spirit Of Adventure cruises. \nFor several years Nathan has worked on the MAC award winning show Simply Barbra starring Steven Brinberg\, playing worldwide. He has also been Musical Director for such performers as Kaye Ballard\, Brent Barrett\, Rebecca Caine\, David Campbell\, Cantabile\, Kim Criswell\, Debbie Gravitte\, Alison Jiear\, Jessica Martin\, Marin Mazzie\, Liliane Montevecchi\, Christine Pedi\, Marti Webb\, Gary Williams\, Julie Wilson and albums include Donna McKechnie – Same Place: Another Time (Jay)\, Simply Barbra – original London cast (TER)\, Lindsay Hamilton – It’s Me!\, James Gillan’s self titled debut album\, Linzi Hateley – True Colours\, Gay Soper – Flying Fish and Fallen Angels and his own CD – Anywhere With You\, available on LML music. \nHe currently teaches at Mountview and has a private practice where his students range from beginners to established professionals\, many performing principal roles in plays and musicals both in the UK and internationally. \nBurrough Jazz is a not for profit Organisation
URL:https://discovermelton.com/event/burrough-jazz-celebrates-christmas-with-gary-williams/
LOCATION:Melton Mowbray
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T220000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Melton Folk Trail 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Melton Folk Festival comprises a full weekend of music & dance (from folk to popular) all around the town. It is a free festival and attracts musicians from all over the country. A great weekend for music lovers or for those just wishing to experience the festival atmosphere. \nMelton Folk Festival performances are spread over a number of venues\, mostly pubs and tea-rooms\, in Melton Mowbray town centre with a great line up of performances to enjoy over the weekend. \nSee website for venues scheduled to host acts https://festival.meltonfolk.com/schedules
URL:https://discovermelton.com/event/christmas-melton-folk-trail-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251220T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251224T140000
DTSTAMP:20251118T161902Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Santa is returning to Wymondham Windmill this December\, bringing with him a brand-new festive winter story to share! \nFrom Saturday 20th to Wednesday 24th December 2025\, children and families are invited to join Santa in his beautiful grotto for a unique and interactive Christmas experience. \nWith festive crafts\, tasty seasonal treats\, and of course plenty of time for photos and gifts\, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season. \nWhat’s Included\n✨ A brand-new Christmas tale\, told by Santa himself\, in his cosy grotto\n🎁 A festive present/goody bag for each child\n🎨 Fun crafts to keep little ones busy before storytime\n📸 Meet & photo opportunities with Santa\n🍷 Mulled wine\, mince pies & festive goodies for adults (included with adult tickets)\n🎄 30–40 minutes of magical Christmas memories \nDates & Times\n📅 20th – 24th December 2025\n🕙 Daily sessions at 10am\, 12 noon & 2pm\n⏰ Each booking lasts approx. 30–40 minutes \nTickets & Pricing\nChild Ticket: £15.95 (includes festive crafts\, present/goody bag\, storytime & Santa meet-and-greet)\nAdult Ticket: £5.00 (includes mulled wine & mince pies) \n🔔 Each child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.\n🎟 Limited spaces available per session – early booking essential!
URL:https://discovermelton.com/event/storytime-with-santa/
LOCATION:Melton Mowbray
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
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SUMMARY:Enderby Band - The Snowman
DESCRIPTION:The Snowman – Film with Live Brass Band Soundtrack \nFollowing two years of successful performances across the county\, Enderby Band are making a return visit to Melton Theatre this winter with two screenings of the Christmas classic\, The Snowman\, with live brass band soundtrack. The film will be followed by a short selection of family-friendly festive favourite pieces\, songs\, and carols to leave you with those cosy Christmas feelings on the run up to the Big Day. \n11.30am & 2.00pm \nTickets £13.50 (Adult) £8.50 (U16) \nUnder 3’s are free if they sit on your lap. \nTickets available online and on the phone from Melton Theatre box office: https://meltontheatre-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173666482“
URL:https://discovermelton.com/event/enderby-band-the-snowman/
LOCATION:Melton Mowbray
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