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Have a Very Merry Wight Christmas!
A traditional Wight Christmas awaits visitors to the Island this year. Last-minute shoppers will delight in its eclectic range of individual shops and brilliant boutiques while the Island's fantastic range of festive events is sure to appeal to the whole family:
Santa Specials, Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Date: 2nd - 24th December (selected dates)
Time: 10:00am - 4.30pm
Contact: www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Cost: 2nd - 21st December, Adults £11, children 5-15yrs £9, Children under 5 £7. 22nd - 24th December, Adults £13, children 5-15 £11, children under 5 £9.
Santa Specials a festive steam train ride, a visit to a winter wonderland and a meet with Father Christmas at IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet.
Christmas Wonderland Train Show, Winter Garden
Date: 15th December
Time: 10:00 am
Contact: Sandown Railway Enthusiasts Club Tel: 01983 405046
Cost: Adults £1 children 50p
Christmas themed Model Railway, fun for all ages, all profits will be donated to Ventnor Diabetes Shop.
Carols in the Square at Yarmouth
Date: 15th December
Time: 5:30 pm
Contact: Yarmouth Carnival Committee Tel: 01983 761942
Community Carols led by the Slipshod Singers and Children from the Yarmouth CE Primary School accompanied by the Salvation Army Band. The Christmas Tree Lights will be switched on 6:00pm followed by Carols.
Victorian Christmas Evening, Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Date: 16th December (selected dates)
Time: 6.00pm
Contact: www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Cost: Adults and children over 14 years £12. Children under 14 years £9.
Festive food and pre- Christmas stories in the Calbourne Room adjoining our cafeteria. Mulled wine, mince pies, cake, nuts on each candle lit table. Christmas Tree and stories from Marc Tuckey. All tables must be pre-booked. Victorian Fancy Dress (optional)
Christmas Tree workshop, Dimbola Lodge Museum
Date: 21st December
Time: 1.00 - 4.00pm
Contact: www.dimbola.co.uk
Cost: For 8-12 year-olds £3
Angel inspiration create decorations and hang on our tree with Paul and Catherine van Giap. includes juice and biscuit.
Mince Pie Specials, Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Date: 26th - 27th December
Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Contact: www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Cost: Adults 1st class - £15 Children (5-15) 1st class £7.50 Adults 3rd class £10 Children (5-15) 3rd class £5. Children under 5 travel free..
While you're still in the Christmas mood, take a train ride with us. Enjoy the winter scenery followed by seasonal refreshments for every adult and child.
Panto season is nearly upon us...Oh yes it is!
This Christmas, treat the whole family to the delights of an Island Pantomime - and at these prices, you can afford to let the kids sample a whole range of modern and traditional theatrical experiences...
Cinderella, Trinity Theatre, Cowes
Date: 8th, 13th-16th December
Time: 8th, 15th, 16th December- 2:30pm / 13th, 14th December - 7:30pm
Contact: www.caods.org.uk
All the glitz and glamour of this most popular pantomime. A fun packed, spectacular show for all the family
The Nutcracker, Medina Theatre
Date: 11th December
Time: 7.30pm
Contact: www.medinatheatre.co.uk
Cost: Adults £19 / Concessions £10/ Child (under 16) £10
In this most famous of all fairytale ballets, Tchaikovsky's enchanting score perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas Eve. As night falls, we are transported to a fantasy world where toy dolls come to life, an army of soldiers do battle with a gang of mice and a Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince.
Quay Arts Christmas Show: The Smith Family Panto
Date: 13th December
Time: 6:30pm
Contact: www.quayarts.org
Cost: £10 / £9
Forest Forge, who brought you A Chrismtas Carol, presents The Smith Family Panto! Or Sleeping Mother Whittington in Boots! Written and directed by Sean Aita. In this hilarious 'Billy Liar' style Christmas fantasy, out of work actor Cliff Smith lets his imagination draw him into the crazy world of pantomime. Live music, comedy and a romantic story combine in this modern fable for the whole family
Christmas Show, The Apollo Theatre, Newport
Date: 16th December
Time: 7:30
Contact: www.apollo-theatre.org.uk
Cost: Opening night £5 / All other nights £6
Snow White, The Pantomime, Shanklin Theatre
Date: 22nd, 23rd, 26th December - 2nd January
Time: 2:45pm
Contact: www.shanklintheatre.com
Cost: Adults £13.50 / Children £9
Peter Pan, Medina Theatre
Date: 26th- 30th December
Time: 2:30pm, with an additional performance at 7:30pm on 30th December
Contact: www.medinatheatre.co.uk
Cost: Adults £13 / Child £8 / Family (2+2) £39 / Groups 10-49 people 10% discount 50+ 12.5% discount
Taylormade Productions presents Christmas panto for all the family.