Christmas at Norwich www.cathedral.org.uk/christmas
Christmas Opening hours Christmas Eve Sunday 24 7.30am 6.00pm 11.45am 3.15pm Christmas Day Monday 25 7.30am 6.00pm Boxing Day Tuesday 26 Wednesday 27 Thursday 28 Friday 29 Saturday 30 New Year s Eve Sunday 31 7.30am 4.30pm 11.00am 4.00pm 11.45am 3.30pm New Year s Day Monday 1 January 8.30am 6.00pm 10.30am 4.30pm Tuesday 2 January 7.30am 6.00pm 9.15am 5.00pm The will remain closed until Sunday 7 January 2018 for refurbishment. Normal opening hours resume for the on Wednesday 3 January 2018.
Special events Tree of Remembrance Open Evening Friday 1 2017, 6.30 9.00pm If you are missing someone this Christmas you are invited to visit our Tree of Remembrance, situated next to the outdoor crib, where you will be able to write a message on a star and place on one of the tree s branches as an act of remembrance. We ll once again be marking the beginning of Advent by opening the to the community. The evening will be full of variety, including a short service to bless the outdoor crib (featuring live farm animals), carols with the Choir and the lighting of our Christmas Trees! We suggest gathering at the West Front from 6.30pm for the service at 7.00pm, before exploring inside. There ll be something for everyone with guided taster tours, Christmas stalls, photo opportunities and activities for children. Meanwhile The Refectory Café will be open to enjoy a warming drink, whilst the offers the perfect opportunity for Christmas shopping. Donations welcome in aid of: The Friends' Christmas Lunch Friday 1 2017, 12.30 2.00pm Enjoy seasonal food and a festive quiz in the Hostry s Weston Room. 19.50 per person. To book call 01603 218317 or email friends@cathedral.org.uk. All photography Paul Hurst ARPS
Services Advent Procession Sunday 3 2017, 6.00pm Join us for carols, readings and candlelit processions looking forward to the birth of Jesus Christ. Christingle Saturday 9 2017, 3.30pm Bring the whole family for this traditional service with lots of Candles and Oranges! In support of the Children Society and its work helping vulnerable young people. Carols and Readings for Christmas Sunday 17 2017, 3.30pm A short service of readings and popular carols on the Sunday before Christmas. Christmas Eve Sunday 24 2017 Christmas Day Monday 25 2017 Holy Communion, 8.00am Holy Communion, 8.00am Christmas Procession with Carols Thursday 21 2017, 7.00pm Enjoy the story of Christmas told with carols and readings as the Choirs move in procession through the whole. Eucharist with Hymns, 9.30am Eucharist with hymns for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Family Eucharist of Christmas Day, 10.30am All are invited to join us as we celebrate together the birth of Jesus. Crib Service, 12.00pm Bring the children along for lots of fun as the Nativity story is brought to life! This is an informal service suitable for children of all ages. Children are invited to come dressed as a character from the story of the Nativity. Festal Evensong, Procession & Carols, 3.30pm Celebrate Christmas Day with thanks and praise for the greatest Christmas present of all God s gift of his Son. Christmas Procession with Carols, 3.30pm Enjoy the story of Christmas told with carols and readings as the Choirs move in procession through the whole. Evening Prayer, 5.30pm Midnight Eucharist of Christmas, 11.15pm Join Bishop Graham James in celebrating the birth of the Saviour. Please arrive early. Epiphany Procession Sunday 21 January 2018, 3.30pm Discover the three Epiphany events that reveal Jesus as the Son of God in this processional service, which moves first to the Crib, then to the Nave Altar, the Font and finally to the High Altar in the Presbytery.
Music A Ceremony of Carols Friday 8 2017, 5.30pm The boy choristers of Norwich perform Benjamin Britten s beautiful sequence A Ceremony of Carols at Evensong, with harp accompaniment. Christmas with Norwich Choir Friday 15 2017, 7.30pm Join the boy and girl choristers and gentlemen of Norwich Choir for a festive celebration with carols for choir and audience. A feast of Christmas music both sacred and secular! Tickets priced 12-20 and available online via cathedral.org.uk, at the and Norwich Theatre Royal (01603 630000). Handel's Messiah by Candlelight Saturday 23 2017, 7.30pm A firm favourite for Christmas, Norwich Chamber Choir and Norwich Baroque perform Handel s spectacular 'Messiah'. Ashley Grote Conductor Cecilia Osmond Soprano David Allsopp Counter Tenor Simon Wall Tenor Edward Grint Bass Tickets priced 14-26 and available online via cathedral.org.uk, at the and Norwich Theatre Royal (01603 630000). New Year's Day Organ Recital Monday 1 January 2018, 11.00am - 12.00pm Master of Music, Ashley Grote, plays Tchaikovsky s Nutcracker Suite and other festive organ music! Free admission, with a retiring collection. La Nativité du Seigneur Sunday 14 January 2018, 6.30-7.30pm organ scholar, George Inscoe, plays Messiaen s great Christmas meditation for organ solo. Free admission, with a retiring collection. Social Media Advent Calendar This year, for the first time, we ll be providing an Advent Calendar with a difference. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for daily updates throughout Advent #NR1Advent
Christmas Lunches at the Enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, served in the. Available daily from Monday 4 Saturday 23 2017, 12.00-2.00pm. Booking essential. Christmas Lunch Menu Soup of the Day (GF)(DF)(V)(VEG) served with a thick slice of bloomer Smoked Salmon & Beetroot Blini served with lemon & dill crème fraiche & finished with mock caviar ~ Traditional Roasted Norfolk Turkey served with duck fat roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, cranberry stuffing & finished with a homemade gravy Mixed Seed & Carrot Roasted Loaf (V)(VEG) served with roasted potatoes & a mushroom gravy All main dishes are also served with braised red cabbage, marmalade glazed carrots, honey roasted parsnips & Brussel sprouts ~ Christmas Pudding with brandy sauce Sweet Pastry White Chocolate & Orange Tart with winter berry & mulled wine compote Black Forest Pavlova Tea or filter coffee to finish 2 Course 17.95 3 Course 21.95 Please call 01603 218321, email refectory@cathedral.org.uk or visit the Refectory in person to make a reservation.
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