Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Rutland Christmas Events 2011

Rutland Christmas Events

21st - 25th November: Victorian Christmas at Rockingham Castle11am – 8pm daily
It’s Christmas Eve 1849 and the Castle is decorated for a nostalgic Victorian Christmas where guided tours in period costume take place throughout the day. Christmas shopping with a difference in the Gift Shop offering an exciting range of gifts for friends & family.
Adults £6 Children £2.50 (5-16yrs). Under 5’s free. Car parking £2
Information & group bookings 01536 770240 | www.rockinghamcastle.com

Sunday 4th December: Oakham School Choral Society Concert: Saint Nicholas 7.30pm
This concert has a real Christmas flavour, opening with Vaughan Williams’ much loved work and Finzi’s popular cantata, In Terra Pax. Benjamin Britten’s dramatic work, Saint Nicolas, tells the story of the bishop of Myra, on whom Santa Claus is based.
Tickets for concerts £8/£6 - available from boxoffice@oakham.rutland.sch.uk

Friday 9th December: Rutland Christmas Concert Live@The Museum 7pm
Come and enjoy a fantastic festive concert performed by the local Clarion Young Singers and the Rutland Concert Band.
£6 per ticket - 50% of all ticket sales will go straight to the charity | 01572 720922 |
 boxoffice@rutland.gov.uk

Thursday 15th December: Carol Concert at Oakham Castle 7pm
Come along to Oakham Castle for traditional readings and carols in beautiful surroundings. Oakham Town Council Carol Concert in Oakham Castle is Free. For more details contact the Clerk to the Council 01572 723627

16th & 17th December: Rutland's Christmas Pantomime - Aladdin. Live@ The Museum, Oakham
Packed full of fun, magic, songs and great characters, Aladdin is bound to have the whole family laughing and shouting ‘he’s behind you!’
£6 per ticket or £20 family ticket (2 adults 2 children or 1 adult 3 children)
Friday 16th December at 6.30pm - Saturday 17th December at 11.00am & 3.00pm
01572 720922 |  boxoffice@rutland.gov.uk

Try a little Christmas 'Who dunnit'

The fun way to explore in your own time with family and friends. Follow the directions, find the clues and solve the mystery. Choose a Treasure Hunt, Murder Mystery or Spy Mission Trail. There are five to choose from in Rutland and are only £5.99 each.

Christmas special offer 3 for £15.00 plus p&p. Available from Leicestershire@treasuretrails.co.ul or call 01664 812 893.