A Dickens of a Christmas:
A Traditional Victorian Christmas

Experience the traditions of a Victorian Christmas.

Festive crafts, magical music, traditional games and a visit from Santa on his sleigh.

Dates:
Saturday 27th November 2010
Sunday 28th November 2010

Free with usual admission, there will be a small charge for some activities.

Museum admission charges:
Adult £6.50 | Child £4.00 | Concession £5.50 | Family Ticket £19.00
Prices Subject To Change
Opening hours: Daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm

Address:

Thackray Museum

Beckett Street

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7LN

Tel: 0113 244 4343

Thackray Museum website

How To Find The Thackray Museum

The Museum is next to St. James’s Hospital, 2 miles to the North East of the city centre.

By Bus: Frequent bus services run from Leeds city centre. Numbers 4, 42, 49, 50, 50A, 61 all stop outside the Museum.

By Car: From M621 follow signs for York (A64) then follow the brown tourist signs. From the North, take the A58 towards the city, and then follow the brown tourist signs.

Harewood Goes All Christmassy!

For the first time ever, Harewood is to launch its very own Christmas celebrations. 
The Harewood Christmas Festival will be in extravagant style with Harewood House,
All Saints Church and much of the grounds lit up, to give you sparkling and enchanted gardens and much more to do and see.  Plus there’s a chance to meet the man himself at Santa’s Grotto, sit on his very own sleigh and take a train ride …. an abundance of festive events and activities to get you in the Christmas spirit. 

Harewood will be open longer and later in the season than ever before and lit in a way that will leave little ones amazed.   Real Radio’s breakfast host, Dixie, will do the official Christmas Lights switch on at 6.30pm on Friday 26th November, with games, singing and the ultimate countdown to Christmas.  You can watch in wonder as all around you turns into a magical winter wonderland.  The West Garden will be transformed into a magical, enchanted garden with lights and music.  You can visit the Courtyard Cafe where there will be delicious seasonal food served (last orders 9.30pm), the Geopods Shop will be themed for Christmas and the refurbished Courtyard Shop will be stocked to the rafters with clever presents for those hardest to buy for friends and relatives.  For your own Christmas stocking there will be a Christmas Market with a selection of specially crafted and handmade gifts.  You can also purchase your Christmas tree and make a choice from our brand new Harewood Christmas hampers.  If music is your thing, then enjoy a traditional Christmas Concert (Sunday 12th December) and a Family Carol Concert (Sunday 19th December) at All Saints Church in the Harewood grounds.  There’s no excuse not to get in the festive spirit and it’s a full and fun-packed festival for everyone!

There are a number of events and activities that require an additional charge to the entry fee (£2 per person on foot and £5 parking fee for all visitors) – these are included in this paragraph.  You can visit what we think is the Finest Santa’s Grotto in Yorkshire!  Held in the Geopods, the cost will be £7.50 per child and you will meet the man himself and leave with a present.  (Santa’s Grotto is open between the hours of 12 and 8pm with tickets pre-bookable online or by calling the Box Office for tickets between 12 and 4pm.  If you come after 4pm, tickets will be available on a first come first served basis.  Go to www.harewood.org or call the Box Office on 0113 218 1000.)  You can have your photograph taken in the Discovery Pod which will be transformed into a magically themed area, climb aboard Santa’s sleigh or you can make your own Christmas decoration to take home.  You can also enjoy a children’s train ride after which you can make your Christmas wishes with a sprinkling of glitter and enjoy a traditional carrousel and swing boat rides.  Enjoy all our other activities, including Christmas Story Telling, Christmas Decoration making activities, demonstrations and lots more Christmassy entertainment.

The Harewood Christmas Festival will be open to visitors on the following dates,
all 12 noon to 10pm:

• Fri 26 Nov, Sat 27 Nov and Sun 28 Nov 
• Wed 1 Dec, Thurs 2 Dec, Fri 3 Dec, Sat 4 Dec and Sun 5 Dec
• Wed 8 Dec, Thurs 9 Dec, Fri 10 Dec, Sat 11 Dec and Sun 12 Dec
• Wed 15 Dec, Thurs 16 Dec, Fri 17 Dec, Sat 18 Dec and Sun 19 Dec
Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG opens to visitors to 31st October, closed to
26th November and then open on specified days to 19th December.  Harewood is available throughout the year for booked events and corporate hospitality opportunities.  

If you offer food, Christmas arts and crafts, and handmade gifts, and you are interested in more information on the stalls at our Christmas Market, and availability of weekly or entire fair slots, please contact David Reed of HD Fairs on 01494 445 105. 

Harewood, celebrates the 250th anniversary of the laying of its foundation stone.  This year sees the 21st birthday of the contemporary art space, The Terrace Gallery.  Recently awarded Gold in the Large Visitor Attraction category of the Enjoy England Awards, Harewood is an independent charitable educational trust set up to maintain and develop Harewood, its collections and grounds, for public benefit.  Registered Charity No: 517753.  Harewood House, home to the Earl and Countess of Harewood, provides a great day out for all the family.  The House, with its outstanding art collections, splendid State Rooms and fascinating ‘Below Stairs’ exhibition, is set in spectacular landscaped grounds, which include formal gardens and gentle woodland walks, renowned Bird Garden, children’s Adventure Playground, a Bhutanese Stupa, waterfall and Himalayan Garden.  Harewood House Trust, Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG info@harewood.org 0113 218 1010. 

How To Find Harewood House

Harewood House is located seven miles north of Leeds city centre in the village of Harewood.


By Car: from Leeds take the A58 out of the centre and then the A61 Harrogate Road for just over eight miles. Once on the A61 near Harewood follow the signposts for Harewood House.


By Bus: from Leeds, you can get the number 36 bus to Harewood. This bus runs three times an hour from Monday to Saturday and twice an hour on Sundays.

Liverpool Get Tickets >>

Date	Event	Get Tickets	Time	Venue
06/11/2010	Ellie Goulding		18:30:00	O2 Academy Sheffield
09/11/2010	Goo Goo Dolls		19:00:00	O2 Academy Leeds
10/11/2010	Stewart Francis		19:30:00	Bradford St Georges Hall
11/11/2010	Paramore - Seated		18:30:00	Sheffield Arena
11/11/2010	Paramore - Standing		18:30:00	Sheffield Arena
11/11/2010	The Divine Comedy - An Evening With Neil Hannon		19:00:00	Leadmill
13/11/2010	Deftones		19:00:00	O2 Academy Leeds
14/11/2010	The Coral		19:00:00	O2 Academy Leeds
15/11/2010	Jimmy Eat World		19:00:00	O2 Academy Leeds
16/11/2010	Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic		18:30:00	Sheffield Arena
16/11/2010	Goldfrapp		19:00:00	O2 Academy Leeds
17/11/2010	The Gaslight Anthem		18:30:00	O2 Academy Leeds
17/11/2010	Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic		19:00:00	Sheffield Arena
18/11/2010	Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic		16:00:00	Sheffield Arena
18/11/2010	Leftfield		19:00:00	O2 Academy Leeds
18/11/2010	Skunk Anansie		19:00:00	O2 Academy Sheffield
18/11/2010	Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic		19:30:00	Sheffield Arena
19/11/2010	Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic		16:30:00	Sheffield Arena
19/11/2010	Skunk Anansie		19:00:00	O2 Academy Leeds
19/11/2010	Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic		20:00:00	Sheffield Arena
20/11/2010	Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic		11:00:00	Sheffield Arena
20/11/2010	Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic		14:45:00	Sheffield Arena
20/11/2010	Squeeze		18:30:00	O2 Academy Sheffield
20/11/2010	Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic		18:30:00	Sheffield Arena
20/11/2010	Laura Marling		19:00:00	Leadmill
20/11/2010	M.I.A.		19:00:00	O2 Academy Leeds
20/11/2010	Frankie Boyle - I Would Happily Punch Every One of You in the Face		20:00:00	Bradford St Georges Hall
20/11/2010	John Bishop		20:00:00	Victoria Theatre, Halifax
21/11/2010	Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic		11:00:00	Sheffield Arena
21/11/2010	Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic		14:45:00	Sheffield Arena
21/11/2010	Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic		18:30:00	Sheffield Arena
21/11/2010	Frankie Boyle - I Would Happily Punch Every One Of You In The Face		20:00:00	Victoria Theatre, Halifax
22/11/2010	Klaxons		19:00:00	O2 Academy Leeds
23/11/2010	Kids in Glass Houses		19:00:00	O2 Academy Sheffield
23/11/2010	A-Ha		19:30:00	Sheffield Arena
25/11/2010	Motorhead		19:00:00	O2 Academy Leeds
25/11/2010	Peter Kay		19:30:00	Sheffield Arena
26/11/2010	Squeeze		19:00:00	O2 Academy Leeds
26/11/2010	Marseille		19:00:00	Sheffield University
26/11/2010	Peter Kay		19:30:00	Sheffield Arena
27/11/2010	Athlete		19:00:00	O2 Academy Leeds
27/11/2010	Peter Kay		19:30:00	Sheffield Arena
28/11/2010	Peter Kay		19:30:00	Sheffield Arena
28/11/2010	Lee Mack		20:00:00	Sheffield City Hall
29/11/2010	Athlete		19:00:00	O2 Academy Sheffield
29/11/2010	Vampire Weekend		19:00:00	O2 Academy Sheffield
29/11/2010	Status Quo - The Quid Pro Quo Tour - Seated		19:00:00	Victoria Theatre, Halifax
29/11/2010	Status Quo - The Quid Pro Quo Tour - Standing		19:00:00	Victoria Theatre, Halifax
29/11/2010	Peter Kay		19:30:00	Sheffield Arena
29/11/2010	Lee Mack		20:00:00	Sheffield City Hall
30/11/2010	Paul Weller - Platinum Tickets		19:30:00	Sheffield Arena
30/11/2010	Lee Mack		20:00:00	Sheffield City Hall

Leeds Christmas Lights Switch On 2010

Date: 18th November 2010

Venue: Victoria Gardens, Leeds City Centre

More details to be confirmed. Source: http://www.leedsliveitloveit.com/visitors/whats-on~page/2010-leeds-lights-switch-on

Bradford Christmas Lights Switch On

Saturday 13th November 2010

Street entertainment during the day with a special 20 minutes show ‘The Southern Lights – A Christmas Adventure’ starting at 5.30pm, to celebrate the Bradford Christmas Lights switch on.

Ilkley Christmas Lights Switch On

Saturday 20th November 2010

The Grove, Ilkley

There will be a parade from Springs Lane from around 4.30pm with the lights switched on at The Grove at 5pm

Keighley Christmas Lights Switch On

Thursday 25th November 2010

Church Green, Kieghley

6.30pm

Wakefield Christmas Lights Switch On

Thursday 18th November 2010

Wakefield Cathedral Precinct

An evening of entertainment starts at 4.30pm, alongside the Wakefield Victorian Christmas Market. Lights will be switched on at 6pm

Batley Christmas Lights Switch On

Thursday 2nd December 2010

Batley Town Hall

Batley is starting the Christmas season in style this year with entertainment from 4pm. There will be Live Entertainment and festive fun hosted by The Pulse Roadshow.

Santa and the Mayor of Kirklees will be joined by a surprise celebrity to switch on Batley’s Christmas lights at 6.30pm.

Huddersfield Christmas Lights Switch On

Thursday 18th November 2010

4-6.30pm

Switch on at 6.30pm

Nelson Mandela Square (Victoria Lane, opp. Ethel Austin/Au Natural)

Shipley and Bingley Christmas Lights Switch On

27th November 2010

Burley and Wharfedale Christmas Lights Switch On

Saturday 27th November 2010

Alongside the Christmas Market

Burley Grange

4.30pm

Halifax Christmas Lights Switch On

20th November 2010

12.30pm- 6pm

Full day of entertainment with the lights switched on and a fireworks display

Chester Christmas Lights | Liverpool Christmas Lights |

Leeds Bonfire Nights 2011 >>>

Pop yours over to us at support@directoryofleeds.net

Leeds biggest Bonfire Night and Fireworks event is the Roundhay Park Spectacular Bonfire and Firework Display. Best of all admission to the Roundhay Park Bonfire Night celebrations is absolutely free.

The bonfire will be lit at around 7.30pm. At 8pm you will be treated to a spectacular Firework Display.

If your Bonfire Night Event in Leeds or anywhere in Yorkshire isn’t listed here – please send details to support@directoryofleeds.net and we will be pleased to add it to the list.

Get the full details of the Roundhay Park Bonfire Night Fireworks Display 2010

  Chester Bonfire Night | Manchester Bonfire Night  | Liverpool Bonfire Night | Newcastle Bonfire Night  | Leeds Bonfire Night

Founding in 2009 in Manchester, Zombie-Aid sees thousands of people dressed as the undead and walk the UK streets to raise money for charity.

With support from zombie followers from throughout the UK and abroad as well as icons in the horror film industry such as John (American Werewolf in London) Landis, Neil (the Descent) Marshall and Doug (Hellraiser) Bradley, the Zombie-Aid infection is spreading.

This November 21st will see the outbreak spread into Leeds City Centre. To join the walk a fee of £2 per zombie will be collected at the start, sponsorship forms are available on Zombie-Aid.com.

The walk will begin at Travelling Man at 6pm and ends at OK Comics. Zombies are then invited to attend the after-party hosted by Fab Café. A zombie themed quiz will be run and there will be raffle tickets available with a variety of prizes.

All monies are raised on behalf of CLIC Sargent http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/Home and Make a Wish Foundation http://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/

To find out more visit our website – www.zombie-aid.com or find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Zombieaid and the Leeds group here http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=329998056752

Take a look at this recent zombie walk in Birmingham

and Newcastle

This one-off show is going to be a great night of dark comedy and great music. Matt Berry is a an accomplished singer-songwriter in his own right, as well as a well-loved comedy actor. Mark Morriss is lead singer with The Bluetones, and if you’ve ever seen his solo shows you’ll know he’s an …amazing performer and his onstage banter is hilarious.

For this show Matt and Mark will be singing songs from their respective albums and tv shows, and performing some surprise collaborations… a night of dark comedy and sublime music is assured!
http://www.myspace.com/mattberrysmusic
http://www.myspace.com/markmorrissmusic

Chris T-T is an English songwriter. So far he’s made seven studio albums. His current release is “Love Is Not Rescue” which came out in March 2010 on Xtra Mile Recordings.
Chris lives in Brighton on the south coast and has played shows with Ben Folds, British Sea Power, The Divine Comedy, Elbow, Bellowhead, The National, The Walkmen, Quasi, Tom Robinson, Brakes, Frank Turner, Electric Soft Parade, KT Tunstall, Emma Pollock (Delgados), Carter USM, The Broken Family Band, Jim Bob, author Iain Sinclair, Madrugada, Hefner, Robyn Hitchcock, Ricky Ross (Deacon Blue) and many others.
http://www.christt.com/
http://www.myspace.com/christtuk

£12 advance.
Tickets are available online now via TicketWeb (http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_northeast&query=detail&event=405724).

Time 09 November · 20:00 – 23:00

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Location The Adelphi
89 De Grey Street
Hull, United Kingdom

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