The Top 5 Christmas Events In Derby, UK 2013

People who are planning to celebrate this year's Christmas in Derby, UK, are in for a glorious time ahead as a number of fantastic events are in the pipeline to usher in this Mega Festival. It is a popular location for the Christmas period for those seeking lively events amongst the festive fun, as there are some of the best hotels in Derby located in close proximity to the festive events. This article lists out 5 of the top events and attractions lined up for Christmas celebrations in Derby this year. A brief description of these 5 events has also been given as follows for the information of the readers: -

1) Derby Christmas Ice Rink

Duration: 29.11.2013 - 05.01.2014

Venue: Derby Market Place

The Derby Christmas Ice Rink is being billed as one of the coolest and happening destinations in Derby this Christmas. A skating session combined with live entertainment shows is in store for the visitors. Following are the names of the different shows to be performed live on different days as part of Christmas celebrations: -

CQ Saturdays, Salvation Army Band, St Edmund's Handbells, Hip Hop and Ice, Reindeer, Santa's Grotto, Ice Sculpture and Good Time Band. One can even hire out the whole of the ice rink for an hour, at any time from 9 AM, for as little as 250 pounds.

2) Christmas Arts And Craft Fair

Duration: 05.12.2013 - 31.12.2013

Venue: Derby Market Place

This arts and craft fair will witness a variety of craftsmen selling novel creations of registered artisans. The stalls will include something for everyone - right from garments, handmade soaps and toys to even decorative items, cakes and delicious chocolates. The Cathedral Quarter is supporting this exhibition.

3) 'The Christmas Chocolate Shop' Play

Duration: 12.12.2013 - 29.12.2013

Venue: Derby Guildhall Theatre

For those interested in theatre, there will be reason to rejoice in the form of the play titled 'The Christmas Chocolate Shop'. The play has been adapted by Babbling Vagabonds from a story by Caryl Hart (a local children's author). This theatrical plays promises to charm and delight the audience with the help of puppets, shadows, magic, music and mischief! Transformation of a dusty shop into a magnificent chocolate emporium is one of the prime attractions in this play.

4) Festive & Fabulous Christmas Parties

Duration: 22.11.2013 - 31.12.2013

Venue: Derby Roundhouse

Considered by many as the most popular Christmas party in Derby, 'Festive and Fabulous 2013' promises to be a Christmas party like no other. The Roundhouse hosts these parties with 2013 being the third year. A wonderful evening studded with sumptuous dinner, breath-taking dance and exquisite entertainment has been planned for this year too.

5) "By Invitation" Exhibition

Duration: 26.11.2013 - 04.01.2014

Where to contact: The Beetroot Tree Gallery, Draycott

This special exhibition will host a stunning display of items crafted by specially chosen guest artists and designer-makers. The items will be showcased in the Main Gallery in run-up to the festival of Christmas. All the selected artists excel in their chosen fields comprising sculpture, textiles, ceramics, painting, glass, jewellery, photography and home ware. The VIP creative artists whose items will be displayed include names such as Jennifer Collier, David William Sampson, Emily Smalley, Hannah Nunn, Nev Storer, Pete Mosley, Steve Daives and several more.

As can be deciphered from the above details, this year, Christmas in Derby is going to be bigger and better than ever before. The prospects of enjoying all the wonderful Christmas-themed events surely make Derby the place to be in, this Christmas. As the festive period is one of the busiest times of year in Derby, it would be a good idea to arrange Derby accommodation for families, couples or groups in advance, as places will fill up quickly.