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1 FITZBILLIES FESTIVITIES still treat you can still treat yourself and your loved ones (as long as there are six of you or fewer!) to a special Christmas afternoon tea. Priced at £19.50 per head, the afternoon tea features a seasonal selection of finger sandwiches, sultana scones with clotted cream and raspberry jam, and a selection of three mini cakes from the Fitzbillies bakery – including a mince pie, of course. You can also add a glass of prosecco or champagne for a proper celebration! Fitzbillies is also offering its classic You may not be able to go to the ball, or even the pantomime, but you can brunch menu, updated with a few winter warmers for the perfect treat as it gets colder. As it turns out, dishes such as eggs benedict and eggs florentine are even better with a glass of champagne, or one of Fitzbillies’ special Christmas cranberry mimosas. Bottoms up! 2 ELY CATHEDRAL VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR As the physical event is unable to take place this year, Ely Cathedral’s Christmas Gift & Food Fair is going virtual! The online version of the fair includes a full programme of events and activities, as well as a detailed exhibitor list with product images and links direct to their sites.
4 CAMBRIDGE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Seeing the city lit up in all its festive glory is a must for locals and tourists alike. Even if it’s not your first Christmas in Cambridge, there’s something about the illuminated old buildings, bedecked with twinkling Christmas lights, that really brings out the best in the city. It certainly makes for a magical winter walk of an evening, so get yourself a hot chocolate, wrap up warm and drink in the wonder of the sparkling city streets. 5 CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING Or how about checking out one of the wreath-making workshops at Augusta Hope? With years of experience teaching floristry, Augusta Hope’s team will talk you through how to create a beautiful fresh wreath, using foliage, flowers and decorations galore. The fun and informative sessions come with all the materials you need, as well as Christmas nibbles and refreshments (including mulled wine!), so you’ll be sure to leave feeling festive. The workshops are laid out to adhere to social distancing measures, and the team are doing all they can to ensure everything is Covid-safe. The next workshop is on Saturday 10 December, and is available to book for £65 per person, with more information on the website. augustahope.co.uk
Buy unique Christmas gifts and goodies and browse a selection of bespoke festive products, including home decor, clothes and accessories, handmade arts and crafts, and beautiful jewellery, plus entertainment and workshops. There are also plenty of tempting foodie treats on offer. The fair is a great way to support small independent businesses in the region, and is running until 20 December. To find out more, head over to the Ely Cathedral website. elycathedral.org 3 CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE QUEST Looking for some festive fun for all the family? This year’s Christmas adventure quest at Audley End House and Gardens is a great way to get out and about in the fresh air during the Christmas week. Open from 26 December until 3 January, the family-friendly event allows you to explore the beautiful site at Audley End, just outside Saffron Walden, as you hunt for clues and discover fun facts and untold stories. You can also treat yourself to a hot chocolate or mulled wine to warm up as you walk! Entry to the event is included in Audley End’s admission prices, and tickets can be booked through the English Heritage website. Advance
booking is essential. english-heritage.org.uk
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