Saturday 22nd December - Shopping & Polar Bears!
Meet Bjorn the Polar Bear
Polar Bears have migrated to Great Malvern! Come to Belle Vue Island on Saturday 22nd December and meet Bjorn the Polar Bear and his handler Ursula who will teach you all about this magnificent creature and you may even be able to stroke him…don't worry, he doesn't bite!
Where: Belle Vue Island or if raining in the Priory
When: Showings at 12pm, 1pm & 2pm
Sponsors: HSBC, Allan Brown Accountancy, Waller & Waller, The Post Office
Arts & Crafts Fair
Get ready for a sensory feast with our arts & crafts markets in Great Malvern. On Sat 1st, 8th and 22nd December some of the very best local artists & craftsmen will be here to solve your pressie problems.
Where: Abbey Road | When: 9.30am - 5pm
Sponsors: Brandon Hire, Boffy, Malvern Hills District Council
Last minute Christmas shopping
Great Malvern's many shops and boutiques will be the perfect places to go for all those last minute Christmas pressies!
Where: All over Great Malvern | When: Until 5.30pm
Sponsors: Great Malvern Association of Traders
Santa's Grotto
All kids are invited to meet Santa and his Reindeer and elves at the Coach House theatres on Friday 30th and every Saturday leading up to the big day. He'll be handing out pressies to all the good boys and girls.
Where: Coach House Theatre, Grange Road | When: 11am - 3pm
Sponsors: Malvern Hills District Council, Borrowers Toy Library
Free Face Painting
The good people at iapetus gallery and Little Shop of Wonders are laying on free face painting in their alley for all kiddies. The face painting will be done by the amazingly talented local artist, Jamunaz.
Where: Belle Vue Terrace | When: 12pm - 4pm
Sponsors: iapetus gallery, Little Shop of Wonders
Theatre of Small Convenience
A Tale from the Snowcake Man will be shown on demand at the Theatre of Small Convenience.
Where: Edith Walk | When: 12pm - 5pm
Sponsors: Theatre of Small Convenience
The Priory will be joining in with the festivities opening the ringing tower from 10-2pm and showing their new exhibition of the the true meaning of the twelve days of Christmas which runs until 22nd December.
Climb the Priory Ringing Tower
Where: The Priory | When: 10am - 2pm
Sponsors: The Priory
Christmas Post Box
To make sure your child's letter of Christmas wishes gets to Santa on time drop into the Tourist Information Office on Church Street where they have a magic post box which will wing them straight to Lapland.
Where: Tourist Information Centre, Church Street | When: All of December
Sponsors: Tourist Information Centre
Busk Stop
Local musicians and performers will be invited to pitch-up in Great Malvern each Saturday to perform up to 30 minute sets for the passing public. Each performer will be given £5 for their performance by MHDC.
Where: Abbey Road | When: 9am - 5pm
Sponsors: Malvern Hills District Council
Expect great things from Malvern this Christmas.
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Welcome to our what's on guide to Christmas in Malvern. This Christmas Great Malvern has so much to offer you. Marvellous events for all the family, inspirational gifts from our shops and boutiques, and fabulous food from our deli’s, grocers and supermarkets are just the start. And with activities running across the whole of December, Great Malvern really is the place to spend the build up to Christmas.
Saturday 22nd December at a glance.
> The Polar Bear Experience
> Arts & Crafts Market
> Climb the Priory tower
> Free Face Painting
> Santa's Grotto
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