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For general information about this event go to Kentwell Dickensian Christmas
Dates
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th, and daily Saturday 17th to Wednesday 21st December 2011. From 10am each day but tickets are sold to enter during a specific hour. Once entered visitors may stay as long as they like until closing.
What the Ticket Covers
Each ticket covers entry to the Victorian House, to the Dickens Reading, to the Music Hall, to Father Christmas and to making certain Victorian Decorations (additional decorations or packs to make them at home may also be purchased). There will also be the Victorian Tearoom offering goods or services for purchase and (at extra cost) the chance to make a wreath to hang on your door.
On arrival you will receive a ticket. This will admit you and your child(ren) to one performance reading of A Christmas Carol at the time stated on the ticket and one visit to Father Christmas at the time stated on the ticket. For both the Charles Dickens Reading and to see Father Christmas children must be accompanied by an adult. If you miss your allocated times for A Christmas Carol and to see Father Christmas you may lose your opportunity to see these two happenings unless there happens to be space at a later time.
Visitors may visit the Victorian House and the Music Hall as often as they wish, space (and for the Music Hall) performances permitting.
Visitors may also book (in advance or on arrival) a table at the Victorian Tearooms for Morning Coffee, Light Luncheon or Afternoon Tea.
Weather
The Event continues whatever the weather (and did so during the cold and snow which affected the 2009 and 2010 Events).
Refunds
We do not give any refunds whatsoever.
However, if you give us 5 clear days' notice before your booked date we may at our discretion exchange your booking for a later date at Dickensian Christmas 2011 or give a credit to be used only in relation to some other Kentwell event at some later date.
Tickets
The number of Tickets available during each hour from 10am to 2pm will be limited to avoid crowding. There will be no entry after 2pm. Tickets are only available for use on the day for which they were booked.
Children
An Older Child is aged 4 to 15; a Younger Child is 18 months to not yet 4; there is no charge for babes under 18 months.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All (adults included) may visit Father Christmas but only children with paid tickets will receive a present. Each child who wishes to engage in any making activity must be accompanied by a separate adult to supervise the child while doing so.
Length of Visit
Anything up to about four hours. This may depend upon how many times you want to go round the Victorian House (things vary during the day as in any household) and how long you want to spend making Decorations. We shall close at 6pm but the House will usually close earlier the time for which will be notified on arrival. (The House is lit after dark by candles and oil lamps which have to be closely monitored.)
Christmas Wreath-Making
We are able to offer Christmas Wreath-making at £22 for each wreath. This has proved very popular and takes a little time. Space is limited. Please call 01787 310207 and book this at least 3 working days before you visit. The longer ahead you book the more likely it is that there will be space. There may be some spaces available on the day.
Refreshments
Refreshments will be available in the Old Lambing Pens Victorian Tearooms for set Victorian Fare for each meal.
Pre-booked Set Lunch 12 noon to 2.30pm at £12.50 for two courses (soup & Main or Main & Pudding) or £15.50 for three courses
Luncheon Menu
Cream of Celeriac & Stilton Soup with a Creme Fraiche Crouton
Hot pumpkin Soup with Parsnip Crisps
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Mrs Beeton's Lamb, Thyme & Wild Mushroom Pie
Kentwell Pork cooked in Apple Juice with Sage & Onion Dumpling
Served with baby roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables
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Kentwell Mince Tart with whipped cream
Apple Strudel served with brandy sauce or custard
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Tea/Coffee
Pre-booked Afternoon Tea 3pm to 4.30pm at £7.50 (Children's at £5.50)
Afternoon Tea Menus
Full Afternoon Tea Menu
Selection of Cucumber, Egg & Ham Sandwiches
Scone, Cream & Jam
Cup Cake
Trifle
Tea or Coffee
Children's Afternoon Tea Menu
Selection of Cucumber, Egg & Ham Sandwiches
Cup Cake
Trifle
Boxed Drink
Alternatively you can buy snacks and grills from the Stableyard Grill (No need to book)
Stableyard Grill Menu
Soup of the Day with choice of Breads
Sausage or Vegetarian Roll
Choice of Roast Meats in a Bap
Selection of Cakes
Mince Pies
Choice of Teas
Filter Coffe
Hot Mulled Apple
Cold Drinks
In addition you may also purchase simple light Refreshments in the Overcroft or Undercroft.
Tickets
These are the on-the-day-prices. If you buy in advance you will enjoy significant discounts. These discounts vary from time to time. Sometimes the discounts are greater, sometimes less.
To find the current discounted price hover your cursor over the number of tickets box against each category of ticket in the on-line booking facility below.
If tickets are stated to be unavailable that means the current release is sold out. However, we do release additional tickets from time to time. If you want a particular day or time we may be able to help you later on.
An Older Child is one aged 4 to 15. A Younger Child is one aged from 18 months to under 4.
