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Home > Food & Drink > An audience with Victorian Father Christmas

An audience with Victorian Father Christmas

By Caroline King - November 17, 2011Posted in : Food & Drink, Heritage

Clifford's Tower, English Heritage When: 26th & 27th November 2011, 11am – 4pm

Where: Clifford’s Tower, York, North Yorkshire

£: Adults 3.90, concessions 3.50, children 2.30, family ticket 10.10 and English Heritage members free

What is it?

A Victorian Father Christmas dressed in sumptuous traditional and colourful costume will tell the tales of Christmas past and recite famous yuletide stories and poems.  Join the audience to relax and listen to these heart-warming stories.  There will be regular sessions throughout each day and there will also be an opportunity for photos.  While you are there, why not shop for seasonal treats and have a little taste of some liqueur and food.

More info: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas events, Clifford's Tower, English Heritage, North Yorkshire events, Victorian Christmas, Yorkshire

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