Christmas - Norwich Bid
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Christmas - Norwich Bid
N WI AT E GR IZESe! PRSee insid Guide to Christmas in Norwich Your Festive www.norwichristmas.co.uk www.norwichristmas.co.uk | 1 Ten ❄ ❄ ❄ Top 2014 Things To Do h c i w r o in N ❄ 12 ❄ Picture the scene, it’s late August. We’ve just moved house, our eldest daughter is about to start school, we have builders eating our biscuits (while doing a cracking job I might add), and Inside . Out is about to go back on air. And then I get an email from the editor of this magazine asking me to write this for Christmas. Christmas! You're kidding me? Christmas is years away, no, LIGHT years away. Christmas Tree Trail in Norwich city centre 7 Christmas tea with Santa at John Lewis 8 9 Ice Skating at Castle Gardens 10 2 | www.norwichristmas.co.uk Santa’s Grotto for Dogs at The Forum Family Fun Page 10-11 Christmas Gifts Page 12 David Whiteley News Broadcaster and Journalist Russell Watson – A Candlelit Christmas at Norwich Cathedral Thumbelina at Norwich Puppet Theatre Christmas Tree Trail Page 8-9 Have a wonderful Norwichristmas! And I hope ‘Ho-Ho’ brings you all you desire! Medieval Christmas Market at Dragon Hall ❄ Not that I’m complaining. I love Christmas. Scratch that, I LOVE Christmas! I always have. All kids love it, but when you grow up and before you have your own kids, some people have leanings towards a certain Ebenezer Scrooge. Not me. I’ve always embraced the festive season. Being a fairly seasoned broadcaster of almost 20 years, I’ve worked a lot of Christmases, but I don’t mind, in fact, it’s a real privilege talking to people on air on the 25th December. I mentioned we’d moved. Well the house has a chimney. So from now on we can dispense with the magic key Santa had to use to get in the front door of the old house. Cleo, our youngest, calls him ‘Ho-Ho’. Very logical. While our eldest, 4 year old, Annabel, reminds me NOT to light the new fire on Christmas Eve. I don’t need presents, I have children with common sense. They must get that from their mother. The arrival of Father Christmas at Jarrolds 5 Events Guide Page 6-7 Norwich is a wonderful place all year (I’m biased of course). But there’s an extra layer of magic this time of year. Whether you’re out shopping, dining out or getting into the festive spirit, it does feel like there’s something extra special about the fine city at Crimbo. Peter Pan at Theatre Royal 4 6 Shopping in Norwich Page 4-5 But in reality, I know full well, it’s going to be here soon. Oh, hang on. It is. Norwich Christmas Switch-On, Parade and Fireworks at City Hall and The Forum 3 Top Ten Things to do in Norwich Page 2 For furthe r details ple ase refer to th e events gui de on pages 6 & 7 or download the FREE Dis cover Norwich app. Win! Page 13 David is the presenter of the regional current affairs programme, Inside Out. He is also the Series Director and Producer. He hosts the Saturday Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Norfolk ‘Wake up with Whiteley’ and regularly presents BBC Look East. He lives south of Norwich with his TV presenter wife, Amelia Reynolds and their two daughters, Annabel and Cleo. In his spare time David can be found surfing in the North Sea, all year round! And is a keen runner. City Centre Essentials Page 14 Christmas Tree Trail Entry Form Page 16 * Please note all details are correct at the time of going to press www.norwichristmas.co.uk | 3 g n i p p o Sh in ich w r o N ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ Gentleman's Walk d area destrianise The main pe ty of rie va a ith in the city w gh and loved hi n ow kn l el w . In this area street names arket with hm sits Norwic a range of stalls selling services. d products an Castle Mall A five floor shopp ing centre offering top names, independent sto res, a food court and an 8 scr een Vue cinema. 4 | www.norwichristmas.co.uk ❄ Norwich has it all with a mixture of high street stores, designer brands, independent shops, eateries, well-loved boutiques and quirky goods. It is the only place outside of London’s Oxford Street to have four national department stores, as well as a local independent department store and two shopping centres. Whatever you’re looking for and whatever your style, taste or budget, you will have great fun exploring Norwich under a glittering canopy of festive lights to find the perfect Christmas gift. Royal Arcade An impre art nouve ssive and beauti ful au a mixture building housin g and well- of independen t loved bo utiques. ❄ ❄ With a backdrop of 32 medieval churches, two cathedrals and a Norman castle, shopping in Norwich is a unique experience. intu Chapelfield pping A contemporary sho stores, mall with high street ts. cafés and restauran St Stephens Street Located close to the bus station this popular shopping area is full of well-known stores. Norwich Lanes Historic cobbled and winding streets play home to an eclectic and vibrant blend of independent shopping, the ideal place to find an original vintage piece. Feeling Peckish? If you shop till you drop, then take the weight off your feet by visiting one of Norwich’s many café’s, bars or restaurants - there is something to suit every taste. Whether you’re after a reviving cup of tea in a quaint café or a 3 course meal with friends or family, Norwich has it all with a fantastic array of independent eateries to tempt your taste buds. ❄ Historic Marvel If you’re looking to do something different away from the hustle and bustle of city centre shopping, why not explore some of the fantastic architecture and cultural delights? From the Norman Castle and the 900 year old Cathedral to the spectacular glass frontage of The Forum, Norwich has a rich tapestry of history waiting to be discovered. Gift Wrapping ❄ Love Christmas shopping but hate wrapping presents? Then hea d to one of Norwich’s gift wrappi ng services where your gifts can be expertly and beautifully wra pped. Debenhams will be offering free gift wrapping for all cosmetic purchases. ❄ The John Lewis team can beautifully wrap your Christmas presents whilst you wait. Each gift is wrapped and finished with a ribbon and tag for £3 per item. Jarrold will be offering a Christmas gift wrapping service, with prices from £4 depending on the size of the gift. From Saturday 13 – Wednesday 24 December, you can support Castle Mall’s Charity of the Year, the East Coast Truckers, by getting all your Chris tmas gifts beautifully wrapped by their hard working volun teers. The gift wrap service is located on level 2 oppo site the Canary store. Suggested £1 donation per gift. SHOPPING HOURS All the big stores and shopping areas – Debenhams, Jarrold, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Castle Mall and intu Chapelfield - will be open late every Thursday starting in November. From December many shop opening hours are extended, please check individual shop websites for full opening details. The week before Christmas, stores will be open until 8pm (Castle Mall 7pm) and until 9pm on Thursday. Stores will close on Christmas Day with the majority opening again on Boxing Day. www.norwichristmas.co.uk | 5 ❄ ❄ ❄ Events Guide Post Your Christmas List FREE Head into Norwich and enjoy a whole host of events – there is something for everyone! Christmas Tree Trail Saturday 22 November 11am – 2pm Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November City wide from 17 November Meet 'The Snowman' 10am – 5pm ❄❄ ❄ 6 | www.norwichristmas.co.uk See page 8-9 for full details Tuesday 11 November 7.30pm 6pm – 9pm Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 November Big Boom, Norwich Castle Fireworks Display Jarrold Christmas Customer Evening Sat 9am – 6pm, Sun 10am – 4.30pm Jarrold John Lewis Christmas Shopping Event Norwich City Centre ❄ Free at John Lewis ❄ ❄ ❄ The Assembly House Christmas Fair Thursday 20 November John Lewis See page 10-11 for full details Tuesday 2 December Wednesday 3 December 7.30pm 7.30pm Russell Watson – A Candlelit Christmas Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol Norwich Cathedral ❄ Maddermarket Theatre The Assembly House ❄ ❄❄ For more details of all the events taking place over the Christmas period please visit www.norwichristmas.co.uk or download the FREE Discover Norwich app available on iOS and Android. ❄ at John Lewis from 1 November to 7 December Christmas Switch On! Friday 7 November ❄ Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December Saturday 6 December 2014 – 4 January 2015 Sunday 7 December 12.30pm – 1.30pm 7pm 9.30am – 5pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 9pm Carols at Jarrolds Carols with the King Norwich Global Village Christmas Market Medieval Christmas Market Ice Skating Jarrold The Forum The Forum Dragon Hall Monday 8 & Tuesday 9 December Saturday 13 December Saturday 13 December Saturday 13 December 9.30am – 4.30pm 10am – 3pm The Christmas Nostalgia Fair Santa’s Grotto for Dogs St Andrew’s and Blackfriar’s Halls The Forum Friday 5 & Saturday 6 December 7.30pm Michael Buble Christmas Songbook Norwich Playhouse Tuesday 16 December 9am – 3pm ❄ The Norfolk Diet Farmers’ Market 7.30pm Norwich Philharmonic Family Christmas Concert St Andrew’s Hall ❄ Sunday 7 December Castle Mall Gardens Themed Events ❄ The Forum FREE throughout November and December at Jarrold Thursday 18 December – Sunday 18 January 2015 Friday 19 December – Saturday 3 January 2015 Sunday 21 December Various times Various times Peter Pan The Borrowers The Forum Norwich Theatre Royal Maddermarket Theatre ❄ 7pm Swing into Christmas Monday 22 December – Thursday 1 January 2015 ❄ 14.35pm Thumbelina Norwich Puppet Theatre www.norwichristmas.co.uk | 7 Christmas Tree Trail Discover beautifully decorated Christmas trees in 30 locations around Norwich from 17 November through to 30 December. All trees are decorated by children from Norwich schools. Abellio Greater Anglia Norwich Train Station, NR1 1EF Archant Prospect House, Rouen Road, NR1 1RE Assembly House Theatre Street, NR2 1RQ Boots 34 -36 London Street, NR2 1LD Castle Mall Next to the Castle, NR1 3DD Leeds Building Society 6-7 Guildhall Hill, NR2 1JG Open 20 Bank Plain, NR2 4SF Maddermarket Theatre St Johns Alley, NR2 1DR Premier Inn Prince Of Wales Road, NR1 1DX Maids Head Hotel 20 Tombland, NR3 1LB Royal Arcade NR2 1NQ Marble Hall – Aviva plc 8 Surrey Street, NR1 3NG St Giles House Hotel 41-45 St Giles Street, NR2 1JR M&S Rampant Horse Street, NR2 1QR The Forum Millennium Plain, NR2 1TF Norwich Castle Castle Meadow, NR1 3JU The Garage 14 ChapelField North, NR2 1NY Norwich City Council, City Hall St. Peters Street, NR2 1NH The Library (Restaurant) 4A Guildhall Hill, NR2 1JH Hollywood Bowl (X Leisure) – Riverside Wherry Road, NR1 1XA Norwich Lanes – Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell 3 Bridewell Alley, NR2 1AQ The Odeon Riverside Leisure Park, Wherry Road, NR1 1XA intu Chapelfield 40-46 St Stephens Street, NR1 3SH Norwich Playhouse 42-58 St Georges Street, NR3 1AB Jarrold 1-11 London Street, NR2 1JF Norwich Theatre Royal Theatre Street, NR2 1RL Cinema City St Andrews Street, NR2 4AD Debenhams Orford Place, NR1 3RZ For your chance to win thousands of pounds worth of prizes, collect 15 stamps from different sites and post the completed form (back page of this magazine) in any of the boxes located next to the Christmas trees. Alternatively complete and follow the trail via the Discover Norwich app, which will also include additional exclusive content! Prizes include; lunch for 2 at the Library Restaurant, Champagne afternoon tea for 2, family season ticket to Dinosaur Adventure, a climbing experience, M&S food hamper, and £100’s worth of gift vouchers. With very special thanks to our sponsor Norfolk Christmas Trees who have supplied all the trees for the trail. For your freshly cut Norway Spruce and Nordmann fir trees please visit their Christmas Shop at Great Melton Estate, Hall Farm, Pockthorpe Road, Great Melton, Norwich, NR9 3BW. Open from Saturday 29th November. Tel: 01603 810269 www.norfolk-christmastrees.co.uk Prizes sponsored by www.dinosauradventure.co.uk Wilkinsons 56-72 St Stephens Street, NR1 3SH Winsor Bishop 41-43 London Street, NR2 1HU John Lewis All Saints Green, NR1 3LX 8 | www.norwichristmas.co.uk www.norwichristmas.co.uk | 9 ❄ ❄ Family Fun… ❄ Kick start the festive season with not 1 but 3 Christmas light switch on events in Norwich. Head to intu Chapelfield on 6 November for an evening of festive fun where they will be switching on their sparkling Christmas lights and their magical musical Christmas tree. The evening will also include ‘reindeer’ donkey rides, Bjorn, the stunningly life like polar bear, Christmas carols, giveaways, offers and promotions. This special festive event will also see the launch of a Christmas cracker trail; find all the cracker clues to crack the code and you could win a prize. ❄ ❄ The festive fun continues on 13 November at Castle Mall where families can step inside a giant magical snow globe, take part in Christmas craft workshops and, for one night only, enjoy exclusive discounts. Entertainment for the evening also includes children’s face painting, Santa’s reindeer and Christmas Choirs. Children can also visit Santa in his enchanting grotto and receive a gift (prices from £4). FREE Throughout November and December Jarrold will be hosting a range of art & craft, toys and children’s book themed events. For more information please visit www.jarrold.co.uk ❄ The finale of the Christmas light switch on events takes place in the city centre on 20 November. The festive entertainment begins with a lantern parade at 6.15pm from Norwich Cathedral to the Forum. The city streets will be full of excitement and tempting hot food. Enjoy gospel singers, glowing Hula Hoops, acrobatic elves, performances from the Garage and much more outside City Hall. At 7pm the Christmas lights will be switched on, transforming the streets which will sparkle and glow, and fireworks will shoot stars into the sky from Jarrold and City Hall. Look out for Father Christmas who will appear on his old fashioned sleigh asking children if they have been very very good. 10 | www.norwichristmas.co.uk Christmas is a time for family, merriment, enjoyment and fun. These fun family events are happening over the festive period and are not to be missed. Be among the first to greet Father Christmas as he arrives at Jarrolds on 30 November. He will arrive on his Dragon Sleigh accompanied by elves and other friends. Father Christmas will be in-store from now until Christmas Eve. Visit Father Christmas in his workshop with his sledge full of toys at Strangers’ Hall on 13 and 20 December. From 10.00am – 4.00pm you can enjoy the festive decorations on display and make some of your own whilst listening to live period music. £5 per visit to Father Christmas. Contact 01603 667229 for more information. FREE Come along to the John Lewis Toy Department on Saturday 22 November from 11.00am – 2.00pm where you can meet ‘The Snowman’, the famous character created by Raymond Briggs. FREE Have a go at making Christmas cards, decorations and more at the John Lewis Christmas craft event on 18 December, 4.30pm – 6.30pm. Suitable for children aged 4 – 11, tickets are £10 and include all materials and a food and drink box. Tickets are available from Haberdashery and need to be booked in advance. Post your Christmas list letter to Father Christmas using a life-sized post box and receive a personalised reply from Father Christmas and his Elves. Come to John Lewis Toy Department from 1 November until 7 December. ❄ A chance for children to enjoy a very special Christmas tea with Santa at John Lewis on 9 and 16 December, 5.00pm – 6.30pm. Tickets are £8, available from the Place to Eat restaurant and booking in advance is essential. Included in the price is a food and drink box, plus Father Christmas will present each child with a small gift. Contact 01603 660021 for more information. On 22 December at 10.30am come along to a special Christmas Character Workshop at the Puppet Theatre where you can create your own festive puppet character, but who will you create? Tickets are £8.50 available from the Puppet Theatre box office, 01603 629921. Suitable for children aged 5+. www.norwichristmas.co.uk | 11 Inspiring WIN Gifts for all 4 TICKETS TO SEE PETER PAN Need inspiration? Head to Norwich and find your perfect gift, here are a few ideas… for him Nespresso – Citiz + milk £199 (Jarrold) Penguin Christmas jumper £80 (John Lewis) for her UE mini boom £79.95 (John Lewis) Ted Baker – Fayla Tan Mini Tote £249 (Jarrold) This year’s production also promises the usual mix of fantastic family entertainment with stunning sets, great dancing, plenty of humour and lots of flying which will combine to provide perfect festive family entertainment. Fujifilm Instax mini 8 camera £79 (John Lewis) To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, just answer this question: Panto’s Captain Hook, aka Kevin Kennedy, played which iconic Coronation Street character? (please tick answer & fill in your details) a) Jack Duckworth b) Terry Duckworth c) Curly Watts V-Tech – Feed Me Dino £20 (Jarrold) Joules – Fox Jumper £69.95 (Jarrold) Skullcandy floral on-ear £79.95 (John Lewis) Telephone:..................................................... Kids tabletop market stall £50 Fairy Doll (John Lewis) Toy Knitting Kit £14 (Jarrold) Entries to be received no later than 5pm, on Friday 28 November. The first name out of the hat will win this super prize package. The winner will be notified by Tuesday 2 December. Conditions: Tickets cannot be exchanged for a cash alternative or seats for another show. Voucher for meal at Kemp’s Restaurant subject to availability, value of £70. Junction 18 – Bicycle Bookends £45 (Jarrold) Gold peanut box £15 (John Lewis) Swissvoice ePure V2 neon £69.95 (John Lewis) 12 | www.norwichristmas.co.uk Name:............................................................. Please send your answers to Rachael Fretter, Norwich BID, 2 Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF or email your entry to [email protected] with your name, address and telephone number, please mark the subject as “Christmas Pantomime Competition”. Bentley for Men Intense 100ml £69.50 (Jarrold) something unique This year’s production is Peter Pan, and you and your family have the chance to win tickets to see it for FREE! We’re giving away a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) to see the show. Immediately before the show, you will also get the chance to enjoy a meal in the theatre’s Kemp’s Restaurant. Actor Kevin Kennedy, best known for playing one of Coronation Street’s most-likeable and longest-running characters Curly Watts, is to turn ‘panto baddie’ when he plays Captain Hook in Peter Pan this Christmas. He will join an all-star cast which also includes CBeebies favourite Sid Sloane as Sarah The Cook, panto stalwart Richard Gauntlett as Smee, and Cromer Pier favourite Ben Langley as pirate Starkey. for the kids Collection by JL Hayley bag £49 (John Lewis) WIN 4 tickets to see Peter Pan at 7.30pm on Friday 19 December and a Kemps Restaurant voucher. It’s coming up to the Christmas season again, which can only mean one thing – Norwich Theatre Royal’s pantomime is back! under £25 Juice Lightning charger for apple lightning devices £24.95 (John Lewis) WIN SHOPPING VOUCHERS AND LUNCH AT THE WINE PRESS Design Ideas – Tree and Penguin from £4 (The Granary) Norwich’s unique blend of high street and independent shops offer all you need in preparation for Christmas, and we have a special prize package for shopaholics. Baby deer digital print cushion £15 (John Lewis) No Christmas shopping trip is complete without a bite to eat and we are offering the lucky winner the chance to enjoy lunch for 2 people at Rosette awarded restaurant The Wine Press – part of The Maids Head Hotel. Select a 3 course lunch from the menu de jour.* To help you out with your Christmas shopping we are also giving away £50 gift vouchers from; Jarrolds, Chapelfield, Castle Mall and John Lewis. For your chance to win this fabulous prize all you have to do is answer the following question: Where is The Wine Press located? (please tick answer & fill in your details) a)The Library Restaurant Bar and Grill b)The Maids Head Hotel c) The Assembly House Name:................................................................................. Telephone:......................................................................... Please send your answer to Rachael Fretter, Norwich BID, 2 Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF or email your entry to [email protected] with your name, address and telephone number, please mark the subject as “Christmas Shopping Competition”. Entries to be received no later than 5pm, on Friday 28 November. The first name out of the hat will win this super prize package. The winner will be notified by Tuesday 2 December. www.norwichristmas.co.uk | 13 * Terms & Conditions apply - The meal for 2 needs to be pre booked with the Wine Press restaurant team City Centre See, Shop, Eat, Stay Essentials Discover Norwich the new way Car Parking Park & Ride Public Transport There's over 2600 Norwich City Council operated spaces in the city centre and several free motorcycle parks. For information on opening times, charges, disabled parking and sat nav directions please visit www.norwich.gov.uk or call 0344 9803333 Take the stress and hassle out of finding a parking space in the city and opt for Park & Ride instead. Norwich has one of the largest Park & Ride networks in the UK with 6 locations: Sprowston, Postwick, Harford, Thickthorn, Costessey and Norwich Airport. FirstGroup operate 68 bus services throughout Norfolk and Suffolk. For service details over the Christmas period, please contact customer services on 08456 020121 or visit www.firstgroup.com. For all the latest updates, follow @FirstNorfSuff on Twitter. Car parking is also available at intu Chapelfield with flat rate parking of £2.00 after 3pm, Castle Mall offer a flat rate of £1.50 after 6pm and throughout December receive free parking in the John Lewis car park when entering after 5pm. The frequent service is simple to use, value for money and fully accessible for all. For more information please visit www.norwich.gov.uk or call Norfolk County Council on 0344 8008020. Abellio Greater Anglia operates the rail network in East Anglia. Information on services over the festive season and how to book tickets can be found at www.abelliogreateranglia.co.uk or call 0845 6007245. Taxis Shopmobility Useful Contacts Shopmobility is available at intu Chapelfield and Castle Mall, and all scooters and wheelchairs can be used throughout the shopping centres and Norwich city centre. Norwich Tourist Information Centre: 01603 213999 www.norwich.gov.uk/ touristinformationcentre Norwich has many black cabs with taxi ranks located at Norwich Rail Station, Guildhall and Tombland. Maps Remember to pick up your free city centre map with money saving vouchers from Norwich Tourist Information Centre, the Norwich City Hosts or downloaded from www.norwichristmas.co.uk For more information please call 01603 753350. City Hosts Look out for the Norwich City Hosts, the friendly volunteers who welcome, guide and assist visitors in the city centre. Come rain or shine they are hard to miss in their highly visible blue “Here to Help” tabards. Feel free to stop and ask for advice on where something is, if special Christmas events are taking place or even if you just fancy a chat about our fine city! Follow them on twitter @NorwichCityHost 14 | www.norwichristmas.co.uk ❄ ❄ ❄ VisitNorwich: www.visitnorwich.co.uk for city info, accommodation and more. Travel Line: 0871 2002233 www.traveline.info HERE TO HELP Stay up to date with all that’s happening over the festive season in Norwich Download the free app today! Discover Norwich www.norwichristmas.co.uk | 15 Christmas Tree Trail rm o F y r t n E s All prize indly k n e have be by our donated and sponsors sites g n ti a particip Collect a stamp from just 15 of the Christmas tree sites for a chance to win thousands of pounds worth of prizes. Entries can be made by posting this form at any of the Stamp Stamp competition boxes at Here Here the Christmas tree sites or digitally via the Discover Norwich app. Entries must be received by Stamp Stamp Stamp Tuesday 30 Here Here Here December. Stamp Here Stamp Here Stamp Here Explore the city and have a great time completing the trail. Stamp Here Stamp Here Stamp Here Stamp Here Stamp Here Stamp Here Stamp Here Name: ................................................................................... 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