Festive Watch
It’s the run up to Christmas and your children will be counting down the days! Take a deep breath, embrace the festive vibe and discover all the glittering delights on offer! From happy chats with Santa and his elves, to gorgeous Christmas markets and dazzling shows and ice rinks, here’s our guide to all the merriest happenings in the county.
Christmas Lights and Festive Surprises at The Lexicon
Head to The Lexicon this Christmas where there are festive delights waiting on every corner, from the first flicker of the Christmas Lights switch-on through to the buzz of excitement on Christmas Eve. The celebrations start on Saturday 18th November and will keep you well and truly entertained whilst you shop! There will be masses going on from midday, and the Forest Snow Queen will help switch on the brand new Christmas lights when darkness falls. Join them for Christmas carols, prizes to be won and much more. There may even be snow! W:
www.thelexiconbracknell.com
Festival of Light: Lantern Procession illuminates Newbury
Celebrate a family tradition in Newbury, as the 7th Festival of Light: Lantern Procession gathers everyone together to share in this stunning winter outdoor event on Sunday 10th December. Join them from 4pm as the Lantern bearers meet and start to light their lamps, with the procession starting from 4.30pm on Northbrook Street, and parading to Market Place in Newbury Town Centre. Why not go along to one of their free Lantern Making Workshops, or just head down on the day and enjoy the spectacle and atmosphere, as hundreds of lights twinkle through the streets of Newbury getting everyone in the mood for a happy, joyful Christmas! W:
www.cornexchangenew.com
Festive fun at IKEA Reading
The excitement of Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a visit from Santa. Visit at IKEA Reading on the 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th & 22nd December and meet Santa in their festive grotto. And of course there’s a little treat for those on Santa’s ‘nice’ list! To find out more and see what else is on in store head to
www.ikea.co.uk/reading
Take some time out at the
Family Raceday at Ascot The Christmas Racing Weekend and Family Raceday at Ascot Racecourse on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd December is the perfect way to get well and truly into the festive spirit before the main event! The Friday offers a day of thrilling racing and festive entertaining to celebrate with colleagues and friends. The action continues on Saturday, a designated Family Day, when families are invited to leave the festive stress behind and enter a world of wonder with Father Christmas and his reindeer paying the racecourse a visit, carol singing, fairground rides and much more. Adult tickets start from £24 and children under 18 go free. W:
www.ascot.co.uk
12 WINTER ISSUE 2017 Go to
www.primarytimes.net/berkshire for hundreds more great days out
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