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Christmas in Leicester promises to be full of magical moments – packed with festive activities, celebrating the best the city has to offer!

From ice skating on a real ice rink, taking a ride on the 35m high Wheel of Light, to exploring the festive light trail at Enlightened Leicester at Abbey Park or enjoying the Christmas spirit at the Clock Tower.

There is plenty to entertain the whole family throughout the festive season from enjoying traditional pantomimes and world-class shows to watching blockbuster films at the cinema. And if that’s not enough there are also exhibitions, craft fairs, carol services, fantastic competitions and much more!

What's On

Santa at Guildhall
Friday 13th December The Guildhall

Santa’s Magical History Tour presents North Pole Tales

Get ready for a magical journey through enchanting stories, interactive songs and activities with Rudolph, Farmer Christmas and friends.

Session times: 11am and 12pm (45mins)

Toddler’s favourite, Farmer Christmas invites the under 5s and their families for a magical event filled with festive cheer and enchanting stories straight from the North Pole, around the magnificent fireplace in the Mayor’s Parlour at Leicester Guildhall.

Get ready to meet Santa’s brother Farmer Christmas and his North Pole friends Rudolph, Thursday the Elf and Ramlal the Reindeer Wrangler for festive fun, stories and interactive songs and help to decorate the tree for the arrival of Santa.

Includes special guest appearance and photo opportunity with Santa.

Come dressed in your favourite holiday attire and be prepared to make unforgettable memories at North Pole Tales!

Tickets: £6 each

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An image from the Muppet Christmas Carol
Sunday 15th December The Guildhall

Film at the Guildhall: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Be entertained with this classic film in the atmospheric Guildhall, with a real, roaring fire. Buy a glass of mulled wine from out fully licenced bar (adults only – soft drinks available for the kids!)

The Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser’s redemption on Christmas Eve. The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Other Muppets — Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Sam the Eagle — weave in and out of the story, while Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases — past, present and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness.

12.30pm (doors open at 12pm)

Cert U, 1h 25min

Tickets: £6 each

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Miracle on 34th Street
Sunday 15th December The Guildhall

Film at the Guildhall: Miracle on 34th Street

Enjoy this heart warming Christmas film shown in the atmospheric medieval Guildhall, with a roaring real fire! Buy a glass of mulled wine from our licenced bar.

Film synposis: After a divorced New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy’s, she is startled by his claim to be the genuine article.

Cert U, 1h 36min

3pm (doors open at 2.30pm)

Tickets: £8 each

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Die Hard
Sunday 15th December The Guildhall

Film at the Guildhall: Die Hard

Enjoy this action packed Christmas film shown in the atmospheric medieval Guildhall, with a roaring real fire! Buy a glass of mulled wine from our fully licenced bar.

Film synposis: A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.

Cert 18 2hr 12 mins

5.30pm (doors open at 5pm)

Tickets: £8 each

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Gerald Dickens, sitting at a desk, in period costume
Sunday 22nd December The Guildhall

A Christmas Carol with Gerald Dickens

Enter the world of Charles Dickens in this ghostly tale for the festive season. Performing 26 different characters Gerald Dickens brings his great, great Grandfather’s most famous book to vivid and exciting life. In an extraordinary theatrical tour de force Gerald has made audiences all over the world laugh, cry, cheer & stamp as they become completely involved in the much loved tale of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Enjoy this Christmas tale in the beautiful atmospheric surrounding of the medieval Guildhall, with a real fire, mulled wine and mince pies for sale, the perfect way to get in the festive spirit!

By popular demand there are two performances at 1pm and 7pm. This is truly a not to be missed performance and the perfect way to get in the Christmas spirit. Book now!

Tickets: £15 each

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leicester museum and gallery
Friday 7th December Leicester Museum and Art Gallery

Christmas Event at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery

Visit Leicester Museum and Gallery on New Walk for a great day out this festive season with 10% off all your Christmas gifts in the museum shop!

11am – 4pm: Drop in to our crafty kids Christmas decoration activity. Choose your DIY decoration from a selection at the shop from just £2 and head to the craft space to create your own bespoke decoration!
2pm: Drop into the German Expressionism gallery for a free screening of the 1935 festive film Scrooge.
4pm: Join us for late shopping event with drinks, festive mince pies and 10% off all Christmas shopping including the new bespoke gift range.

The bar will be open from 4pm-7.15pm with beverages and festive snacks while you shop.

Free Event

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