The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Festive fun all wrapped up!
There may still be a couple of weeks to go before the big day, but there are loads of exciting activities happening in and around Peterborough on the run up to Christmas. Residents of Peterborough can visit the city’s Enchanted Christmas Museum or listen to Santa telling them stories in the Peterborough Central Libary. However these Christmas events aren’t just for children, there’s plenty for adults to do too
Peterborough Central Library will be hosting Stories with Santa again this year. This will be held on Saturday (10th) and tickets cost £5 per child.
Children will have the opportunity to meetSantaClaus himselfandtheticketpricealso includes a gift. Booking is essential and all children attendingmustbeaccompanied byanadult. Anyoneinterested shouldcallPeterboroughCentral Library on 01733 864280 oryoucanvisitanyofthecity’s libraries.
Keeping with the theme of storytelling, various libraries across the city will berunning extra Christmas storytimes as well as their usual storytime slots. These events are free of charge and will run at the following times and places: CentralLibraryonTuesday 13th December, Hampton Library on Wednesday 14th December, Bretton Library on Thursday 15th December, WerringtonLibrary onFriday 16th December and finishing at Orton Library on Thursday 22nd December.
Also this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Longthorpe Tower will be hosting A MerryMedievalChristmas. This event lets you experience a taste of Christmas past as you prepare a festive feast fit for lords and ladies while discovering medieval traditions.
Participants will also get to craft their own historic decoration to take home. Tickets for this event cost £4 for adults, £3 for concessions and £10forfamilies. Bookinginadvance is not required and will take place between 10am and 5pm with the last entry being allowed at 4pm.
This weekend will also see the Peterborough Museum host All Wrapped Up! Here you will have the chance to make your presents extra special this year by creating your own handmade wrapping paper. You’ll get to use potato printed paper, unique tagsandorigamibowstomake your presents stand out.
This event is suitable for ages 5 and above and tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for children. Booking is essential so anyone interested should call the Peterborough Museum on 01733 864663.
OnFriday, December16, at the Key Theatre, the Locrian Ensemble will be performing carols, string medleys of all your favourite Christmas songs as well as some seasonable surprises.
They will be joined by Jill Washington, WestEndstarsoprano of Phantom of the Opera and will be accompanied by shimmering strings and thrilling harpplaying. Tickets for Carols by Candlelight cost £20.50. For moreinformation please contact the box office on 01733 207239.
The Werrington Leisure Centre will be hosting a special Christmas Rollers session on Saturday, December 17. The evening will take place between 5pm and 8pm and will include fun games, decorations, and all of your favourite Christmas songs. Admission will cost £3.50 per person, £11 for families with an additional £1.50 for skate hire. There is no need to book for this event and Christmas jumpers are highly encouraged.
On the last week before Christmas, PeterboroughMuseumtransformsintoTheEnchantedChristmasMuseum andgives you the opportunity to enrol as an honorary elf.
The day will include gift designing, storytelling and lots of festive goodies to take home. This event will take place on Saturday, December 17, and Thursday, December 22, between 10am and 5pm withlast entry at 4pm. Admission to this event will cost £4 per person and children under two are free. Booking in advance is not necessary for this event.
On Sunday, December 18, you will have the chance to create your very own ChristmasWreathandfestivecandle arrangements at the Festive Floristry Workshop. An experienced florist will guide you through the techniques used to make luxury decorations. The workshop will take place between 10am and 1pm and costs £30.00 per person. Booking is essential and anyoneinterested should contact the PeterboroughMuseumon 01733 864663.
However, if you’d prefer to do something other than the a normal Christmas event then why not take part in a Peterborough Ghost Walk. On the walk you’ll have the opportunity to explore the city’s spooky side andbecome spellbound by its haunted heritage. Pre-booking for this event is advisable as the tour hasproventobequitepopular. Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for children (not recommended for children under eight). For further information please contact the Peterborough Museum on 01733 864663. .