FESTIVE DIARY Christmas is always a special time of the year, but what makes it so magical is family time, festive activities and traditions that are enjoyed and live on. Create your own ways to celebrate by planning a visit to some of these twinkling destinations – all geared up to make this your merriest Christmas yet!
WILL CINDERELLA MEET THE HANDSOME PRINCE? FIND OUT AT ST HELENS THEATRE ROYAL! With one wave of a magic wand, the audience will be whisked off to a glamorous ball this Christmas as Regal Entertainments present their spellbinding tale of Cinderella at St Helens Theatre Royal from 3rd December -8th January. Cinderella tells the story of a beautiful girl who is reduced to a life of servitude by her two ugly stepsisters, but that is all set to change when an invitation to a grand ball at the palace arrives! With real Shetland ponies, enchanted pumpkins and a sparkling fairy-tale carriage filled with festive fun, Cinderella promises to be the most lavish pantomime in all the land! Box Office T: 01744 756000 W: www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com
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LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL BRINGS THE NATIVITY STORY TO LIFE WITH STUNNING SOUND AND COLOUR Liverpool Cathedral is ready to bring some extra sparkle to the city’s Christmas celebrations with an immersive experience bringing the Nativity story to life with a stunning display of lights, projections and sounds from the 2nd - 9th December. ‘The Light Before Christmas: The Angels Are Coming!’ tickets are from Ticket Quarter online or by calling 0344 8000. Sessions are from 4.30 pm. Tickets are £8.80 for adults and £6.60 for children aged from 3 to 16. Children under 3 are free when accompanied by an adult. Family tickets (two adults with three children) are available at £27.50. Prices include a booking fee. W: www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk
TIME TO PLAN A CRACKING GOOD CHRISTMAS AT VILLAGE HOTEL CLUB LIVERPOOL! Shake your baubles and swing your tinsel – Village Hotel Club Liverpool has got an amazing line up of Christmas events for you! From big Christmas Parties with fabulous food & drink, festive dining in the Pub & Grill, family lunches and private parties to Christmas Day with all the trimmings and a New Year’s Eve extravaganza you won’t want to miss. Give them a call direct or book online today. W: village-hotels.co.uk/christmas
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC Liverpool Philharmonic is throwing the biggest Christmas party in town! First, there’s a Singalong with Santa from 17th -18th December. Containing all the magical ingredients for the perfect family celebration, expect festive favourites from ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’ to ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ plus a visit from Father Christmas! Then enjoy screenings of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial and family favourite The Gruffalo, accompanied by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on the 30th December & 28th January. And for families with children aged 7 and above, don’t forget their festive extravaganza, Spirit of Christmas, featuring special guests alongside their Orchestra and Choirs from 17th -23rd December. Box Office T: 0151 709 3789 W: www.liverpoolphil.com
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