28 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! What to Do and Where to Go this Winter Book Now for Christmas! Saturday 18th Nov – Sunday 24th Dec Chessington Garden Centre Santa’s Christmas Wonderland To begin the festive experience, you will start by watching a short, animated film to get you into the Christmas spirit, and from here your journey will begin. Each room features a different theme to take you through an adventure of magic and wonder. You’ll be lucky enough to privately visit Father Christmas in his own cosy cabin, where himself and his very own group of elves will be checking your name twice on the gift list. www.chessingtongardencentre.co.uk/ Saturday 18th Nov – Sunday 24th Dec Peacock Theatre The Snowman Back for its 26th year, The Snowman is a magical stage adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson. Featuring music and lyrics by Howard Blake, including the song ‘Walking in the Air’, and amazing choreography by Robert North, all of which is accompanied by a live orchestra. peacocktheatre.com/ Friday 24th Nov – Tuesday 2nd January Glow at RHS Garden Wisley Let it Glow! Enjoy an unmissable after dark spectacle of lights this festive season, perfect for families and friends. www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley Sat 25th Nov – Sunday 31st December Chessington World of Adventures Winter’s Tail Finish the year with some festive fun, as Winter’s Tail returns! With the Father Christmas Grotto, mischievous elves, selected Theme Park rides and Zoo offering all included in the ticket price - plus much more - Britain’s Wildest Adventure is ready to entertain the whole family, running on selected dates from November 25 to December 31. Plus, NEW for 2023, visit the charming residents of Enchanted Hollow as they prepare for a magical Christmas. chessington.com. Friday 8th – Sunday 10th December Guildford Spectrum Alice in Wonderland on Ice Discover the magic and madness of Alice in Wonderland on ice. guildfordspectrum.co.uk Saturday 3rd – Saturday 31st December Richmond Theatre Goldilocks and the Three Bears Join Dick Whittington as he seeks fame, fortune, and happiness journeying to become Lord Mayor. Can he outwit the evil rodent King Rat and free the city from his team of revolting rodents? Find out in the ultimate magical pantomime adventure! Writer, actor, comedian, radio and television presenter Paul Merton will be stepping out from behind the iconic Have I Got News For You desk as the Panto Dame’s role of Sarah the Cook! www.atgtickets.com/shows/ dick-whittington/richmond-theatre/ Friday 8th December – Sunday 7th Jan New Wimbledon Theatre Cinderella You shall go to the ball with the spectacular family pantomime Cinderella. Join Cinders as she goes from rags to riches, outwits her very wicked sisters and meets her Prince Charming. The clock is ticking, so book your tickets today! Joining the fab-u-lous Wicked Stepmother Craig Revel Horwood will be Wimbledon fan-favourite, comedian and magician extraordinaire Pete Firman as Buttons, returning for his third Wimbledon panto… www.atgtickets.com/shows/ cinderella/new-wimbledon-theatre/ Friday 8th – Sunday 31st December Princes Hall, Aldershot Aladdin Join our hero Aladdin on this glittering magic carpet ride. Aladdin dreams of marrying the beautiful Princess Jasmine, but the law decrees only a Prince can marry a Princess. If only Aladdin could make his fortune, then all their dreams could come true… www.princeshall.com Sunday 17th December: 2pm and 5pm Mozart Symphony Orchestra The Snowman (at Cadogan Hall) The Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns to Cadogan Hall, for which the film is shown on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra providing the soundtrack. 14-year-old Alice Mackenzie sings the aria made so famous by Aled Jones: ‘Walking in the Air’. Plus, The Gruffalo (for narrator and orchestra) makes a welcome return alongside its sequel, The Gruffalo’s Child, with each character in the tale represented by a different instrument of the orchestra. This concert is the perfect Christmas treat for all the family. cadoganhall.com/
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