Wymondham’s much-loved Christmas experience is returning on Sunday 26th November. Noon until 5pm.
Attracting the crowds
The Christmas countdown will start in style in Wymondham this year, with another spectacular Wynterfest welcoming Santa to town on his sleigh alongside music, stalls, a lantern parade, Zumba, a ceilidh, a children’s funfair and much more.
Ninety stalls with bespoke Norfolk crafts, produce, street food, craft beer and spirts, will line the streets and fill the Town Green Centre for shoppers to feast and find their perfect Christmas gifts.
Team Rachel Zumba will be firing-up the festive fever at noon as they perform at Town Green to greet Santa and his elves as they glide into town. The dancers will lead Santa’s sleigh in a procession to the Market Cross where the WHAM Theatre Group will be ready to perform and sing a variety of much-loved Christmas numbers
For those who want to keep dancing, the Christmas community ceilidh, led by the Whirligig Ceilidh Band and their dance caller, will offer 90 minutes of fun for all generations. Tickets for the Ceilidh are £5 for adults and £2.50 for children. visit www.wynterfestwhirligig@eventbrite.co.uk for tickets.
Wymondham Business Group and Town Team, sponsors and organisers of Wynterfest, are inviting everyone to light up Wymondham at the Wynterfest finale. A lantern parade will leave Wymondham Abbey at 4pm and travel along Vicar Street, Middleton Street, and Market Street, gathering around the Christmas tree at Market Cross where Invidia Voices’ 40-strong choir will be singing Christmas favourites. There will be an opportunity to make a lantern, which includes a light, in Wymondham Abbey from 2pm.
The programme
12:00: Team Rachel Zumba at Town Green.
12.30: Procession taking Santa and his elves from Town Green to the Market Cross led by Team Rachel Zumba.
At The Market Cross
South Norfolk Radio introduces:
12:15 Village Green Ukulele Band
13:00 Wham Theatre Group
13:45 Wymondham Rock Choir
14:15 The Ivys
15:00 Invidia voices – 40-strong choir singing Christmas favourites.
Lanter Parade: Leaving Wymondham Abbey at 4pm, heading to the Market Cross to join Invidia Voices choir around the Christmas tree.
Wymondham Abbey: Lantern making; carol singing (3.30pm); Meccano attractions; Wymondham Alpacas; Centre Paws best dressed dog competition; and Browick Road School Christmas activities.
Gray’s Funfair: Priory Gardens and Middleton Street.
Methodist Church: The Makers’ Market.
Fairland Church: Christmas Community Ceilidh led by Whirligig (by ticket only) from 2pm to 3.30pm. Graceful melodies playing flute during intervals. Tickets available from https://wynterfestwhirligig.eventbrite.co.uk
Vintage shuttle bus from Wymondham Auction Rooms to Fairland Green from 11.45am to 2pm, and 3pm to 5pm.
Baptist Church: Donkeys and children’s Christmas crafts. Refreshments available.
Town Green: Professor Philips Punch & Judy Shows at 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Christmas music and stalls.
Santa’s Grotto: Money Properties from 1pm.
Bridewell Museum: Vintage toys, mince pies, hot chocolate.
Treasure trail: Forms available from Ketts Books.
Food & Drink Line Up:
Bella Ciao: Delicious, fresh wood-fired pizza straight from the oven
Superburger: Burgers & hotdogs from vintage, bespoke pop-up burger stand
Natural Rise: Range of paninis, pancakes, cakes, and coffees.
Society Alive: Authentic African curries, jerk chicken and Jollof rice.
Flippin Marvellous: Sweet and savoury pancakes and waffle sticks.
Currylicious: Aromatic Indian Curries
Lilwalls Hog Roast
Rambling Roots: Yummy plant-based street food
HG Catering: Divine sweet churros
Verracchia: Sweet and savoury crepes
Owies: Rare breed pork sausages, bacon and pork and apple burgers
Chocolate Bar Baker
M&M Sweet Treats
Kates Bakes
Baking Addict
Mr Frosty Ice Cream
Drip Drop Bake Stop
Craftily Bar
Circus Head Coffee
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