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Here is a list of Christmas concerts and events in Coventry over the festive season, some of which are free! If you would like us to add your event to this list, just leave a comment at the bottom of the article and we’ll put it in. You don’t even have to leave your e-mail address.

WINTER WARMER CONCERT 22/11/2008

• 7.30pm: Coventry Central Methodist Hall, Warwick Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2HA
• This wonderful concert, brought to you by Leofric Lions, is raising money for the local Air Ambulance. An evening of pure pleasure is promised, with entertainment from the marvellous Berkley Ensemble, a section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, singing from Belles of Three Spires and Coventry Barbershop.
• Tickets £5, available from – Methodist Central Hall.
• Tel: 02476 410300
• Contact for Winter Warmer Concert concert@leofrclions.org.uk
• Winter Warmer Webpage

XMAS BAZAAR 22/11/2008

• 1pm – 4pm: 46th Coventry Scouts, Scout hut, Top of winsford Ave, Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9NG
• Games, Prizes, Bric-a-brac, Food&Drink, Raffles, Tombolas and lots more. Great fun – Xmas at the Scout Hut.
• Contact for XMAS Bazaar webmaster46th@officeliveusers.com

DICK WHITTINGTON 25/11/2008 – 10/01/2009

• Belgrade Square, Corporation Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1GS

Can Dick win the hand of the fair Alice Fitzwarren? Can he and his faithful cat rid London of King Rat and his hordes of little rats? And will his dream of becoming Mayor of London ever come true?

• Click here for Dick Whittington at The Belgrade Theatre
• Tel: 024 7655 3055
• Tickets £11 – £19

STEP INTO CHRISTMAS 26/11/2008 – 29/11/2008

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  Step into Christmas

  City College Coventry, The Butts, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3GD

• Join NODA award winning Coventry Musical Theatre Society as they “Step Into Christmas” with a cornucopia of festive songs, sketches, singing and dancing.
• Tickets: £10, Concessions £9, Saturday Matinee £8.
• 7.30pm start Sat Matinee: 2.30pm
• Contact Adrian Heron Tel: 02476 526700 cmts.enquires@hotmail.co.uk
• Click here for more information.

1970s CHRISTMAS 29/11/2008 – 30/11/2008

• 10am – 5pm: Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1JD
• Experience Christmas Day from the 1970s.
• Free entry
• Tel: 024 7623 4270
• Contact for 1970s Christmas enquiries@transport-museum.com
• Christmas through the ages at the transport museum – click here.

CHRISTMAS FUN 29/12/2008 – 30/12/2008

• 11am – 4pm: Kenilworth Castle, The Green, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1NE

While grown ups are buying Christmas gifts, exclusive to English Heritage at a special 10% discount, kids can have fun with Christmas story telling and seek out our reindeer who are hiding around the site.

• Adult: £6.20 Concession: £5.00 Child: £3.10 Family: £15.50
• Tel: 01926 852078
• Click here for event page.

CHRISTMAS STAGE 29/11/2008 – 21/12/2008

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  Christmas Stage Coventry

  Henley College Coventry is sponsoring this year’s Christmas Stage located over the Fountain at the Precinct Cross wiTh events daily (except Mondays).

• Coventry Tourist Information Centre Tel: 024 7622 7264
• Coventry Tourist Information Centre, contact for Christmas Staget ic@cvone.co.uk

CRAFTS AT THE CASTLE 29/11/2008 – 30/11/2008

• 10am – 5pm: Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4QU
• After 3 years of successful Christmas events at Warwick Castle we have, by popular demand, a Christmas Craft Fair on the East Front of the Castle selling a range of craft items and Christmas gift ideas.
• Warwick Castle Tel: 0870 442 2000
• Click here for the event webpage.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 01/12/2008 – 20/12/2008

• Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4QU

Warwick Castle’s very special breakfast and lunch with Santa packages will provide youngsters with the perfect Christmas experience. From being greeted by Santa’s Elf on arrival, through to the party games, Christmas carols and the chance to eat with Santa himself before departing with their very own Christmas gift, complete with hand written name tag.

• £14.99 per person
• Warwick Castle Tel: 0870 442 2372
• Click here for Warwick Castle Christmas events.

WINTER CONCERT – WARWICK SCHOOL MUSIC 04/12/2008

• 7.30pm: Guy Nelson Hall, Bridge House Theatre, Warwick School, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP

Featuring the Foundation Wind Orchestra with Simon Hogg performing the famously amusing Tubby the Tuba! With Ian Foster as the Guest Soloist.

• £5.00 / Conc. £3.00
• Bridge House Theatre Tel: 01926776438 boxoffice@bridgehousetheatre.co.uk
• Click here for event details.

BLITZ CHRISTMAS 06/12/2008 – 07/12/2008

• 10am – 5pm: Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1JD

Find out how Christmas was celebrated during World War II and listen to a brass band and marvel at the fantastic steam organ!

• Tel: 024 7623 4270 enquiries@transport-museum.com
• Click here for more details.

FESTIVE MUSIC & FALCONRY 06/12/2008 – 07/12/2008

• 11am – 4pm: Kenilworth Castle, The Green, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1NE
• Join Raphael Falconry for this special falconry event based around the theme of Christmas and how medieval huntsmen contributed to the supply of banquet food. They will look at the tradition of hunting in the winter, seasonal colours and hunting traditions, the history of Christmas birds and festive recipes that people can take home and try. There will be 2 flying displays, 2 themed talks, a static display and a Christmas Star Hunt for children. Also join our colourful minstrels Nonimus for early music and dancing with a festive flavouring!
• Tickets £3.10 – £15.50 Members Free
• Kenilworth Castle Tel: 01926 852078
• Click here for more information.

LES MISERABLES – LE PANTO 02/12/2008 – 06/12/2008

• Bridge House Theatre, Warwick School, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP

It is France 1815, seven year old Cosette is saved from the clutches of an evil innkeeper and his wife by our hero Jean Valjean. But our hero is an ex-convict who is being relentlessly pursued by the pompous purist policeman Javert!

• Tue, Wed, Thur eves, Sat mat: £15/£12. U16s £7.50/£6 Fri, Sat eves: £16/£13
• Tue 2 – Sat 6 Dec 2008 19:30 Sat 6 Dec 2008 14:00
• Bridge House Theatre Tel: 01926 776438
• Click here for more information.

THE CHRISTMAS CASTLE The Christmas Castle 06/12/2008 – 04/01/2009

• Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4QU

Magical Christmas Tree Forest with 600 Christmas trees, ice effect sculptures and magical creatures including the mischievous Jack Frost and the beautiful Snowflake Fairy. Follow the trail to the Wishing Tree and make a wish amongst the trees, visit Santa here or stop off for a breakfast or lunch with him in the Georgian Coach House. Come inside to keep warm and see the Castle dressed beautifully for Christmas with its stunning 25ft tree. There are also Christmas stories and fairytales in the State Rooms for you to enjoy.

• Tickets £5 – £36
• For discounted tickets you can call us on 0870 160 7930 Warwick Castle Tel: 0870 442 2000

WARWICKSHIRE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 06/12/2008

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  Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra

  7.30pm: Bridge House Theatre, Warwick School, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP

• Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra
• Guy Woolfenden – conductor
• James Barralet – cello
• £12/£5 for children, students and UB40 holders
• Bridge House Theatre Tel: 01926776438
• Click here for more information.

WINTER BIRDS 06/12/2008

• 10am – 12noon: Coombe Country Park, Brinklow Road, Binley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2AB

Join us for a guided walk around the park looking at the wide variety of winter birds. See if you can spot some of the park’s migrant visitors that help to make Coombe special.

• Cost £3 adults, £1.50 Passport to Leisure and Learning and children.
• Booking essential by telephoning 024 7645 3720.
• Send an email to Coombe Country Park, contact for Winter Birdscoombe.countrypark@coventry.gov.uk

CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT

• 6 pm: Coombe Abbey Hotel, Brinklow Road, Binley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2AB
• Enjoy a wonderful evening of traditional Christmas Carols sung by the Ladyes of Coombe Abbey Court, inlcuding mulled wine and sweet mince pies.
• Tickets: £14.00 per person
• Sun 7 Dec 2008 17:30
  Sun 14 Dec 2008 17:30
  Sun 21 Dec 2008 17:30
• Bethany Ryan tel: 024 7645 0450 christmas@coombeabbey.com
• Click here for event webpage.

NHS/PRIMARY CARE TRUST CAROL SERVICE 12/12/008

• 12 noon: Holy Trinity Church, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5EX
• All welcome.
• Church Office Tel: 024 7622 0418 office@HolyTrinityCoventry.org.uk

CAROLS IN LONGFORD PARK 13/12/2008

• 11am – 12 noon: Longford Park, Longford Road, Longford, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 7AT

This increasingly popular family event is a must for the festive season. An hour of traditional carols from the City of Coventry Brass Band with mulled wine, mince pies and a Christmas decoration workshop. Free and no booking needed.

• Bob Moore/Lea House Tel: 024 7678 5507 bob.moore@coventry.gov.uk

CHRISTMAS AT KENILWORTH 13/12/2008 – 14/12/2008

• 11am – 4pm: Kenilworth Castle, The Green, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1NE
• Be entertained by Wyndebagge’s ‘Warmer Winter’ Christmas show which celebrates the history of Christmas, packed with seasonal tales, tunes and laughter for all the family to enjoy. Performances throughout the day.
• Tickets: £3.10 – £15.50
• Kenilworth Castle Tel: 01926 852078
• Click here for Christmas page at Kenilworth website.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS 13/12/2008

• 10.30 – 12 noon & 1pm – 2.30pm: Coombe Country Park, Brinklow Road, Binley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2AB
• Come and join us for a fun filled arts and crafts session making Christmas decorations.
• Cost £2.50 Booking essential – telephone 024 7645 3720.
• Tel: 02476 453720

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS 13/12/2008 – 14/12/2008

• 10am – 5pm: Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1JD

Father Christmas will be at the Museum during the day and local school choirs will sing festive favourites.

• Coventry Transport Museum Tel: 024 7623 4270 enquiries@transport-museum.com
• Click here to read more about Christmas at the Transport Museum.

CAROLS IN THE PARK 14/12/2008

• 2.30pm – 4:15pm: Kenilworth Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6PT

Come along and join the Friends of the War Memorial Park. The music will be provided by The City of Coventry Brass Band. From 2.30pm until 3.15pm Santa will be helping give out presents to any children (first come, first served basis). A really fantastic afternoon for the whole family. Song sheets will be provided. The cafe will be opening specially for the event, and light refreshments will be available to buy.

CHRISTMAS SHOW (Music through the ages) 15/12/2008 – 16/12/2008

• Planet Ice Arena, Skydome, Croft Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3AZ

The theme is music through the ages, starting from Glenn Millar to modern day. The cast will be made up from members of the Coventry International Ice Skating Club and The International School of Skating plus special guest appearances.

• Adults £6, under 16 ££4 & OAPs £5.
  Mon 15 Dec 2008 14:00 to 15:45 19:30 to 21:21
  Tue 16 Dec 2008 14:00 to 15:45 19:30 to 21:15
  Matinee 2.00pm – 3.45pm
  Evening 7.30pm – 9.15pm
• Mr Rob Pitchford Tel: 024 7663 0674 rob.pitchford@planet-ice.co.uk
• Click here for more information.

DICK WHITTINGTON 19/12/2008 – 04/01/2009

• 7pm: Bridge House Theatre, Warwick School, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP
• Freshly written music and songs, excellent choreography, dance routines, hilarious slapstick…and a great script with all the corny one liners. You can’t ask for more!
• Tickets £9.50 – £36
• Bridge House Theatre Tel: 01926776438

CAROLS AT THE CASTLE 20/12/2008

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  Carols at Warwick Castle

  7.30pm: Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4QU

The excellent choirs of St Mary’s Church, associated with the castle for centuries, will lead the singing accompanied by Royal Spa Brass and the compere for the evening is Annie Othen of BBC Coventry and Warwickshire.

• Tickets: Adults £6 advance tickets or £8 on the night.
• Accompanied children under 12yrs are free
• Tel: 0870 442 2000
• Carols at Warwick Castle.

NINE LESSONS & CAROLS 21/12/2008

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  Nine Lessons and Carols

  6.30pm: Holy Trinity Church, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5EX

A very popular event during advent led by our magnificent choir. Come and worship God in this beutiful candle lit 13 century building.

• Church Office Tel: 024 7622 0418 office@HolyTrinityCoventry.org.uk

CHRISTMAS DAY GUIDED WALK 24/12/2008 – 01/01/2009

• 10.30am: Stratford Town Walk, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BB
• Join the award winning Stratford Town Walk for a festive guided walk on Christmas Day! Discover Stratford’s history & hear stories of fires, floods, plague. No need to book, just turn up whatever the weather! Meet on Waterside, opposite Sheep Street. Duration 1 1/2hrs.
• Adults £5 Children (under 16) £2
• Wed 24 Dec 2008 11:00
  Thu 25 Dec 2008 10:30
  Fri 26 Dec 2008 14:00
  Wed 31 Dec 2008 11:00
  Thu 1 Jan 2009 14:00
• Helen Hogg Tel: 01789 292478 Mobile: 07855 760377 walkstratfordtownwalk@btinternet.com

MIDNIGHT EUCHARIST 24/12/2008

• 11pm: Holy Trinity Church, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5EX

Service of Holy Communion. The celebrant will be the Bishop of Warwick and worship will be led by the choir. This is our annual joint service with the Cathedral and Methodist Central Hall.

• Church Office Tel: 024 7622 0418 office@HolyTrinityCoventry.org.uk

SKATE WITH SANTA 24/12/2008

• 11am – 2pm: Planet Ice Arena, Skydome, Croft Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3AZ
• Santa on ice: Christmas party & songs. Snowman building. Games with prizes.
• Mr Rob Pitchford Tel: 024 7663 0674 rob.pitchford@planet-ice.co.uk
• Click here for the Planet Ice Christmas Timetable.

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES 25/12/2008

• 10:30am: Holy Trinity Church, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5EX
• Church Office: Tel: 024 7622 0418 office@HolyTrinityCoventry.org.uk