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5 things to do with the family in Lancaster & Morecambe this Christmas

Posted on Friday, December 2, 2022

Looking for fun and adventure this Christmas, something new to do or just a reason to get out of the house with the family and save on the heating bills? We've got you covered...  Keep an eye out for the handy links,  For example – Follow the leader leader leader, sorry link!

#1 Christmas Markets

Sampled some of the local Christmas markets on offer lately?  Want to see more or haven’t had a chance yet but don’t want to miss out.  Now’s your chance, head on down this weekend before it’s too late! 

The Platform (LA4) | 4th Dec 10 am to 3 pm | FREE ENTRY | Christmas at The Platform...
The Royal, Heysham (LA4) | 9th Dec 2 to 8pm, 10th Dec 12 to 6pm | £1 entry | Christmas at The Royal



#2 Live Entertainment

Fancy singing along with family and friends or catching a live show.  We’ve found some Christmas classics for you.

Lancaster Grand Theatre   Cinderalla -| 3rd, 4th & 10th Dec at 2.30pm, 9th Dec at 7.30pm | Standard: £10.50 

Concession/Under 16: £9.50 |   Will the fairy godmother sprinkle some magic on you?


The Platform (LA4) -  Morecambe Brass Band present a special Christmas Concert | 17th Dec 7.30 pm | £12 Entry (concession: free entry) |

They've got some big brass... Instruments



#3 Ice Skating


Why not enjoy a Christmas classic and local tradition of Lancaster in recent years?  Whether you can skate or not this is always good for a giggle, it doesn’t matter if you gracefully whiz around Queen Victoria or cling to the side and awkwardly spoon the stranger in front of you (like me!) ... It’s simply GOOD FUN! Remember to take a child, should you require a polar bear seat!


Dalton Square (LA1) | Now until 8th Jan 2023, opening times vary (please follow the link) | £12+ discounts apply for group bookings | Lancaster on Ice...



#4 Eating Out

Why not turn the oven off as a treat and head on out for a bite with Santa and the little ones? Watch their eyes light up as they spot Santa... and yours when you get home to no washing up ????


Toby Carvery (LA4) | Sat: 3rd, 10th, 17th and Sun: 4th ,11th, 18th Weds 21st to Fri 23rd plus Christmas Eve | £7.99 (Christmas Eve £8.99) | Breakfast at Toby Carvery...
St. John's Hospice (LA1) | 10th Dec 9 am | £7.50 - £10.00 | Breakfast at St. Johns...  

Wagon and Horses (LA1)  Sat: 3rd, 10th, 17th and Sun: 4th ,11th, 18th and Christmas Eve   £10.95 adults and £9.95 for children   Breakfast at the Wagon and Horses...

 


#5 Meet the Reindeers

This magical event is sure to bring a smile to the whole family with a chance to meet Santa and his reindeer. Whilst seeing the reindeer, children will also have the chance to meet Santa to receive a small gift and have their photo taken sitting with him in his sleigh.  The event will extend into the wider City Centre with a colouring workshop and FREE face painting in the Marketgate Shopping Centre, as well as a fairground!


St. Nics Arcade (LA1) | 5th Dec 12 to 3 pm | FREE ENTRY – We assume Santa Picture Charges apply | Rudolph with your nose so bright, Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?

 

 

What do you have planned for this December?   Do you have an event that you would like us to promote free on social media?  There is a lot happening around the city and bay and lots of the events will be free.   Don't forget Morecambe Christmas lights will also be switched on soon.   We are just waiting for them to announce the switch on date but rumour has it they will be full of colour!

 

Have a fun December

 

Sammy x