Somerset town steps back in time for magical Victorian Christmas
A Somerset seaside town is to be turned into a festive wonderland at a Victorian Christmas extravaganza. Minehead will be filled with festive cheer this Friday (November 24) for its Victorian Christmas[1] Evening. A programme of events has been put on throughout the evening at locations across the town. Shops[2] will stay open late and there will be music, food and craft activities.
The fun kicks off at 4.30pm with a lantern making session at the Beach Hotel as Santa[3] arrives on his sleigh at the West Somerset Railway. Santa will be followed with a visit by Queen Victoria at the railway at 5.30pm.
A lantern procession will snake its way from the Beach Hotel into town at 6pm and there will be a performance by LADA dance academy at Wellington Square, also at 6pm.
The town’s festive[6] illuminations will be switched on at Wellington Square at a special ceremony starting at 6.30pm. The switch on will be followed by a performance by Minehead First School Choir in the Old Town Hall at 6.45pm. Band The Quay Tones will play from 7pm at Bar 21.
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The event will also see entertainment and activities across the town including a farmers market and a craft fair at the Methodist Church. Festive[12] treats such as mince pies and mulled wine will be on offer at Wellington Square and there will be stalls, live entertainment and games.
The festive event is put on by local residents and businesses and supported by Minehead[13] Town Council and brings crowds of thousands to the town centre.
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- ^ Santa (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
- ^ Somerset town to host three Christmas lights ‘switch ons’ (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
- ^ Major changes recommended for controversial Somerset seafront parking scheme (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
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