Stirling Castle will be hosting a series of Christmas events across December, allowing visitors to get into the festive spirit with afternoon teas, shopping trips, crafting workshops and theatre shows.
On Tuesday 2 December, the ever popular Christmas Shopping Fair will return to the castle from 6pm to 9pm. Stock up for the festive season in the splendour of the Great Hall, with stalls showcasing the very best of local Scottish brands, crafts and fine foods and drink. Visitors will be entertained by a brass band as they shop, plus there will be seasonal treats to enjoy including mince pies and mulled wine.
Enjoy a festive Christmas Afternoon Tea in the Great Hall on selected dates from Saturday 6 December to Sunday 14 December, with a festive feast including pigs in blankets, salmon blinis, turkey and mince pies. Visitors can then head to one of the Stirling Castle gift shops and show their Christmas Afternoon Tea ticket to enjoy 10% off their purchase. The Christmas Afternoon Tea package includes entrance to Stirling Castle, with pre-booking required.
On Sunday 7 December, visitors can get into the Christmas spirit with a Festive Wreath Making workshop. Run by award winning florist, Victoria Bloom, visitors have the chance to craft their own wreath and add a touch of homemade charm to their homes this Christmas. Workshops are two hours and will take place at 11:30am and 2:30pm, with tickets available to book at historicenvironment.scot. Tickets to the workshop includes entry to Stirling Castle.
Visitors can tuck into mince pies and enjoy a glass of mulled wine whilst enjoying some festive tunes as the National Youth Choir of Scotland will deck the halls on Tuesday 9 December with an evening of Christmas Carols in Stirling Castle’s iconic Great Hall.
And, from Friday 19 December to Monday 22 December, Charles Dickens’s classic yule-tide tale will be brought to life with Operation Moonlight’s production of A Christmas Carol. Taking place in the Great Hall, with dazzling musical sequences and authentic period costuming, this production promises to be the perfect evening out this festive season. Join family and friends at the most magical time of the year and be swept back in time nearly two centuries. The shows on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December will be BSL interpreted.
Douglas Wilson, District Visitor and Community Manager at Stirling Castle, said:
“This iconic heritage site is a magical place all year round, but that’s especially true during the festive period. We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors to the range of yuletide events on offer this year. From the Shopping Fair and Wreath Making Workshop to Carols and theatre performances, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into the Christmas spirit here at Stirling Castle.”
Further information for each event and how to buy tickets can be found at historicenvironment.scot/stirling-christmas
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