Other Christmas events in Stratford-upon-Avon covers everything from workshops run by elves and Christmas-themed obstacle courses, to tastes of Tudor mince pies.
So everything festive in Stratford-upon-Avon besides Christmas shows, where to see Santa, and Christmas markets. Phew! Anyone need a lie down yet?
Other Christmas events in Stratford-upon-Avon
Thursday November 29 – Saturday December 1: Get the feel-good factor early on in the festive season and make a donation of goods to Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank. Collections made at Tesco, 9am-5pm. There will be lists available to guide shoppers towards useful items.
Saturday December 1: Join an Elf’s Workshop at Stratford Play House and learn how to make cards and decorations, stage a mini-pantomime and enjoy an early Christmas party. Tickets £5.
Saturday December 8: There’s a Santa Scramble (AKA a 5km obstacle course) at Stratford Racecourse from 10am in aid of The Shakespeare Hospice. Tickets (£15-20) include Santa outfit, medal and entry to the Christmas Fayre.
Saturday December 8: Christmas Comic Con at Stratford Leisure Centre. Guests include actors from TV’s Game of Thrones. Tickets £5.
Saturday December 15 and Sunday December 16: Hear festive Tudor music at Shakespeare’s Birthplace between 10am and 4pm. The event is included in standard admission and there’s a Tudor-style mince pie for afters.
Wednesday December 19 – Sunday December 30: Also at Shakespeare’s Birthplace (midday-4pm) you can learn what a traditional Tudor Christmas would have looked like and get a free taste of wassail (a traditional, hot mulled cider).
Click here for more workshops, talks and tours with a festive flavour at the Shakespeare Family Homes.
Tuesday December 25: The knowledgeable folk at Stratford Town Walk never stop in their fact-gifting tracks – not even on Christmas Day. Join the walk at 10.30am by the swan fountain on Waterside.
More Christmas events in Stratford-upon-Avon
Christmas shows in Stratford-upon-Avon
Where to see Father Christmas in Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas markets and fayres
Christmas events near Stratford-upon-Avon
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