Christmas fair and live festive concert to bring seasonal magic to Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle will mark the festive season with two days of Christmas shopping and a magical evening of music and dance.
The celebrations begin with the Christmas Fair, taking place in the castle’s Guest Hall where visitors can discover handcrafted gifts from talented local artisans and enjoy seasonal refreshments.
The fair opens with an exclusive preview evening on Tuesday, November 24, offering guests a welcome drink on arrival, kindly provided by Ad Gefrin, canapés and seasonal refreshments, as well as the first opportunity to browse a carefully selected collection of stallholders. On Wednesday, November 25, the Christmas Fair returns for a daytime market, with food and refreshments available.
All ticket sales from the event go directly to Smile for Life, the Northumberland Estates Charity of the Year, that empowers disabled and disadvantaged young people to achieve their potential and live full, happy lives.
The festive programme continues on Friday, December 4, when Alnwick Castle welcomes Christmas Greetings LIVE! for an evening of live music, cinematic favourites and beautifully staged ballet.
Led by acclaimed violinist Matt Glossop, the Bloomsbury Soloists will perform a specially curated programme combining classical finesse with theatrical flair and the familiar melodies of Christmas films and seasonal favourites. Two exceptional ballerinas, trained at the world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy and regular performers with Northern Ballet, will join the musicians, bringing dance to the heart of the performance.
Audiences can choose between two performances, beginning at 6pm and 8.30pm, with doors opening at 5pm and 7.30pm respectively. The programme promises a nostalgic journey through much-loved festive music.