Guide to. Christmas Find out what s on in your local area this Christmas and view our Christmas bus schedule

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1 Guide to Christmas 2017 Find out what s on in your local area this Christmas and view our Christmas bus schedule

Christmas festivities are well underway so if you re busy planning nights out over the festive period, or your Christmas sales shopping trips, then make sure you check our schedule over the festive

2 Christmas festivities are well underway so if you re busy planning nights out over the festive period, or your Christmas sales shopping trips, then make sure you check our schedule over the festive and new year period. Christmas Eve Christmas Day Boxing Day 27 December 28 December 29 December 30 December New years Eve New Years Day 2 January Sunday Service No Service No Service Saturday Service Saturday Service Saturday Service Saturday Service Sunday Service No Service Normal Service

Guide to Christmas in Derby Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Christmas Ice Rink Whether out with a group of friends, spending time as a family or looking for a venue for a work Christmas party, a spin on the

When: Throughout December Where: Derby Market Place Beauty & the Beast Be our guest for Christmas 2017 and head to Derby Arena for another spectacular, star-studded, traditional, family pantomime.

3 Guide to Christmas in Derby Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Christmas Ice Rink Whether out with a group of friends, spending time as a family or looking for a venue for a work Christmas party, a spin on the Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Ice Rink will be a fabulous festive treat! Derby s Market Place plays host to the purpose-built Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Ice Rink this winter, made of real ice. When: Throughout December Where: Derby Market Place Beauty & the Beast Be our guest for Christmas 2017 and head to Derby Arena for another spectacular, star-studded, traditional, family pantomime. Journey to a little French village and get ready to boo and hiss as the Wicked Witch casts a spell on the dashing Count, transforming him into a monstrous beast, condemning him to live for only two years unless he can be saved by true love. All your favourite characters will be bought to life in this enchanting and spellbinding tale combining laugh-out-loud comedy, toe-tapping music and dance routines and oodles of audience participation. When: Throughout December Where: Derby Arena

Peter Pan Peter Pan is Derby Theatre s big festive production for all ages an exhilarating and enchanting production, sure to bring out the child in all of us.

4 Peter Pan Peter Pan is Derby Theatre s big festive production for all ages an exhilarating and enchanting production, sure to bring out the child in all of us. Journey with Peter and the Darling children, as they soar through the night sky, to embark on a spellbinding adventure to the magical and mystical island of Neverland. When: Throughout December Where: Derby Theatre Festive Forest The festive forest is Intu Derbys brand new magical forest, full of fun and interactive games for children. From 17 November kids can jump into our snow ball pool, zoom down our glacier slides and show off at the ice-cool climbing area. When: Throughout December Where: Intu Derby Come and see Santa! When Santa isn't busy preparing for the big day he'll be coming to visit intu Derby on specific dates to meet you all. Have your photo taken with Santa and meet the happy elves in Santas magical festive grotto. When: Specific dates in December Where: Intu Derby

Derby Christmas Lights Switch-On Don't miss the Christmas Lights Switch- On sponsored by Gem!

When: 18 November Where: Derby Market Place Christmas Arts & Craft Fair The Christmas craft and gift fair returns for 2017.

When: 01-23 December Where: Derby Market Place Prince Stroppy Pants & The Christmas Caper Babbling Vagabonds are back with a new festive tale for Christmas

5 Derby Christmas Lights Switch-On Don't miss the Christmas Lights Switch- On sponsored by Gem! Join a festive parade with your family and then enjoy a variety of entertainment on the Market Place stage, leading up to the big switch-on event around 6pm. When: 18 November Where: Derby Market Place Christmas Arts & Craft Fair The Christmas craft and gift fair returns for Offering a wide range of products from local traders and small businesses. A perfect place to find that different Christmas gift at Market Place. When: December Where: Derby Market Place Prince Stroppy Pants & The Christmas Caper Babbling Vagabonds are back with a new festive tale for Christmas His Royal Highness the Prince is the bossiest, stroppiest, snottiest Prince that ever did live. He is rude and he is lazy and worst of all he is given everything that he asks for. Will he learn some manners along the way? When: December Where: Guildhall Theatre, Derby

6 Local Events In & Around Derby 24 November Spondon Christmas Lights Switch-On Ashbourne Christmas Lights Switch-On 01 December Ilkeston Christmas Lights Switch-On Borrowash Christmas Lights Switch-On Ripley Christmas Lights Switch-On 02 December Matlock Christmas Lights Switch-On 03 December Ripley Family Christmas Market Belper Christmas Food, Ale & Craft Fair 04 December Heanor Christmas Lights Switch-On 05 December Draycott Christmas Lights Switch-On Throughout December Festive Fun at Intu Derby Christmas at Derby Cathedral Family Festivities at Markeaton Park

Guide to Christmas innottingham Nottingham Winter Wonderland Nottingham s Christmas market is back, and it s bigger and better than ever, with more stalls and the UK s largest Ice Bar.

Get your skates on ice skate around the city s 60ft Christmas tree on a real ice rink. There s something for all at Nottinghams Winter Wonderland.

7 Guide to Christmas innottingham Nottingham Winter Wonderland Nottingham s Christmas market is back, and it s bigger and better than ever, with more stalls and the UK s largest Ice Bar. Wander among over 60 themed market stalls selling Yuletide gifts. There ll be plenty of festive fayre on offer too! Get your skates on ice skate around the city s 60ft Christmas tree on a real ice rink. There s something for all at Nottinghams Winter Wonderland. When: November December Where: Old Market Square, Nottingham Cinderella As the well-known story goes; Prince Charming is hosting a ball with the help of faithful side-kick Dandini and Cinderella would give anything to go, but her evil stepmother Devilla and ugly sisters Bella and Donna have other plans. Can Cinderella escape their clutches and - with the help of her Fairy Godmother and best friend Buttons - find true love? Audiences will boo, hiss and cheer as they see this traditional pantomime come to life on stage. This magical story is set to delight audiences of all ages with its sumptuous costumes and magnificent scenery, as well as a coachload of hilarity, slapstick, song and dance! When: Throughout December Where: Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham Christmas Lights Switch-On Nottingham s 60ft Christmas tree and the council house lights will be illuminated for the first time on Friday, November 17 - alongside the grand opening of

8 Nottingham Christmas Lights Switch-On Nottingham s 60ft Christmas tree and the council house lights will be illuminated for the first time on Friday, November 17 - alongside the grand opening of Nottingham's Winter Wonderland. When: 17 November Where: Old Market Square, Nottingham Craft. Fair. Contemporary. Explore hundreds of beautiful, bespoke products from the very best designers and makers from Nottingham and beyond. Give your loved ones gifts that simply cannot be found on the high street. When: November Where: Nottingham Contemporary Christmas at the Castle Celebrate the festive season at Nottingham Castle. Pick up gifts in the museum shop or a traditional decoration in the gatehouse s Christmas shop. Enjoy a mince pie, mulled wine and the festive fayre in the Castle Café or treat yourself to a deliciously festive afternoon tea. Explore the Castle s grounds, museum and art galleries while following the Christmas trail and leave a wish on the Christmas tree. Make a paperchain or write a letter to Santa When: Weekends Throughout December Where: Nottingham Castle Come and see Santa! Santa Claus is coming to intu Broadmarsh this Christmas! When: Throughout December Where: Intu Broadmarsh Upon arrival at Santas magical grotto, you'll be greeted by the elves, you ll notice that they ve brought the snow with them all the way from Lapland! Santa wouldn t be able to travel all the way to Nottingham without his reindeer, take a pit stop at the virtual reindeer station and give a carrot to Rudolf, Dasher, Comet and Vixen.

Local Events In & Around Nottingham 25 November Stapleford Christmas Lights Switch-On 28 November Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch-On 30 November Long Eaton Christmas Lights Switch-On 02 December

9 Local Events In & Around Nottingham 25 November Stapleford Christmas Lights Switch-On 28 November Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch-On 30 November Long Eaton Christmas Lights Switch-On 02 December Beeston Christmas Lights Switch-On West Bridgford Christmas Lights Switch-On 06 December NTU Christmas Concert 09 December Albert Hall: Family Christmas Concert Throughout December Christmas at Wollaton Hall

10 Guide to Our Great Value Fares 4 City Day Saver Christmas Shopping? Our City Day Saver is perfect for travelling in and around the City Centre. Purchase in Derby OR Nottingham and enjoy unlimited travel all day in the City area. Ideal for those long days of Christmas shopping in the City Centre. Family Festivities? Our Network Family Saver ticket is great for families who love to get out and about during the festive season. This great value ticket is valid anytime at weekends and school holidays for 2 adults and up to 3 children and offers unlimited travel on any yourbus! Perfect for celebrating the festive season with all the family. 9 Network Family Day Saver 2 Child City Day Saver Under 5 s Travel FREE! Off to see Santa? Christmas is such a magical time of year for children. If your planning to take your little ones to see Santa this Christmas, be sure to travel with yourbus! Under 5 s travel free, alternatively children aged 5-18 can travel in and around the City all day for just 2 with our Child City Day Saver. Great value travel with Genie Our Genie card offers fuss-free and quick boarding. Load your genie card with cash onboard the bus or online then you re ready to travel. Just let the driver know your desination then swipe your Genie onboard. Plus with Genie you recieve 20% off single fares! So even better reason to travel with a Genie card. Apply for yours on our website today! 20% Off Single Fares with Genie

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CH1ChesterBID Christmas in Chester 2015 Visitor Survey 175 Total Responses; 118 online, 58 hard copies

CH1ChesterBID Christmas in Chester 2015 Visitor Survey 175 Total Responses; 118 online, 58 hard copies Are you: Answered: 175 Skipped: 0 How do you get to Chester? Answered: 173 Skipped: 2 What is your