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DERBY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS -
EVENTS AND SHOPPING 2007
(2008 Switch-on 18
November 2008 - other details will be published when available)
THE FEATURE
All the
excitement of Christmas will soon be here, so prepare early and do not
leave everything to the last minute. The arrival of Westfield takes
Christmas shopping in Derby to an exciting new level. From cutting-edge
fashion and stylish homeware to fine foods and the latest gadgets. There
is though so much more to the shopping experience in the city, and both the
historic Cathedral Quarter and The Lanes are home to a wide range of
exclusive shops.
The Christmas Light
Switch-on is scheduled for the 18 November 2007. The Christmas Parade
will leave The Spot to travel the short distance to the Market Place at
4.15pm, when Father Christmas will be present. Details of special
Christmas opening hours and events are listed below.
CHRISTMAS IN DERBY 2007
(Details for 2008 to
follow)
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Late Night Shopping
Arrangements. |
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Westfield Derby will stay open Thursdays and Fridays
from 15 Nov - 13 Dec until 9pm (standard hours). Late
Nights: 17 Dec - 21 Dec until 10pm. Christmas Week:
22 Dec until 7pm; Christmas Eve until 5pm; Christmas Day -
closed; Boxing Day until 5pm*; 27/28 Dec until 9pm; 29 Dec
until 7pm; 30 Dec until 4.30pm; New Year's Eve until 5pm;
New Year's Day until 5pm*.
* These hours are not mandatory for retailers. All customers
are advised to check with individual stores before
travelling.
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Shop opening hours outside Westfield
- standard hours: Monday to Saturday 9am - 5.30pm; Sunday
10.30am -4.30pm. Thursdays: 15 November to 13
December some retailers may stay open until 7pm. Late
Nights: 17 Dec - 21 Dec until 7pm. Christmas Week: 22
Dec until 5.30pm; Christmas Eve until 5pm latest; Christmas
Day - closed; Boxing Day - closed; 27/29 Dec until 5.30pm; 30
Dec until 4.30pm; New Year's Eve - most closed; New Year's
Day - most closed.
The above hours are not mandatory for retailers. All
customers are advised to check with individual stores before
travelling.
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Christmas Lights
Itinerary - Sunday 18 November. |
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Santa's Parade - From The Spot to the Market Place - 4.15pm. |
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Lights Switch on - Market Place - 5.15pm. |
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Derby Cathedral Events
(01332
341201) |
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Saturday 15 December - Derby Cathedral Christmas Festival -
Open Market (Outside Cathedral) - 10am to 1.30pm. |
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Saturday 15 December - Derby
Cathedral - Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert - 7.45pm. |
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Wednesday
19 December - Derby Cathedral
- Radio Derby Carol Service - 7pm. |
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Friday 21 December - Derby
Cathedral - Journey to Bethlehem Crib Service for Families -
3pm. |
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Friday 21 December - Derby
Cathedral - Sing Christmas 12.45pm. |
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Saturday 22 December - Derby
Cathedral - Christmas Concert -Magnificat - 7.30pm. |
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Monday 24 December* - Derby
Cathedral - Christmas Carol Service - 3.30pm, 6.30pm. |
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Monday
24 December - Derby Cathedral - Midnight Mass - 11.30pm. |
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Tuesday
25 December - Derby Cathedral - Christmas Service - 10.45am. |
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* Ticket Event
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St Peter's City Centre Church (01332 360790) |
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Thursday 13 December - Shoppers Carol Service -
Commences at 2pm. |
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Sunday 23 December - Carol Service - 6.30pm. |
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Monday 24 December - Crib Service - 4pm. |
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Tuesday 25 December - Christmas Communion - 10am. |
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Market Place Open Air Ice Rink (01332 864734) |
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Open from Friday 23 November to 6 January 2008 - School
parties and community groups welcome - £5 Child £7 Adult(16
years plus) - Ticket Bookings - Tel. 01332 864734. |
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Sunday to Wednesday: 10am -
8pm. |
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Thursday to Saturday: 10am -
10pm. |
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Christmas Eve, New Year's
Eve, New Year's Day: 10am - 8pm. |
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Christmas Day: Closed. |
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Boxing Day: 10am - 10pm. |
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Christmas Events |
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*Assembly Rooms - Jack and the Beanstalk - Friday 7 December to Sunday
6
January. Tel. 01332 255800. |
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*Assembly Rooms - Derby Hospitals Choir Christmas
Concert - Friday 30 November. Tel. 01332 255800. |
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*Playhouse - Treasure Island - Saturday 24 November to Saturday 26 January 2008. Tel. 01332
363275. |
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*Guildhall - Hansel and Gretel Pantomime - Saturday 15 December to
Sunday 23 December. Tel. 01332 255800. |
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*Derby Dance
- The Wizard of Oz - Tuesday 11 December to Thursday 13
December. Tel. 01332 370911 |
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*Please contact venue for further information of the above
events listed and for full Christmas Programme. |
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All events are as
advertised, but may be subject to change at short notice. This is not an
inclusive list of events - for further information on other
events - contact Derby Tourist Information Centre: Tel. 01332
255802.
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