Turning back time for Victorian Christmas celebrations in Lutterworth

Lucie Green
By Lucie Green

Senior reporter

Published 13th Nov 2023, 09:57 BST
Updated 13th Nov 2023, 10:31 BST
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“Of course, any form of Christmas celebration wouldn’t be complete without a visit fromFather Christmas himself”

Families are invited to take a step back in time for Victorian Christmas celebrations in Lutterworth.

The Christmas Lights switch takes place on Friday, November 24.

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But this year, following this the new Lutterworth Museum in Market Street, the town will be hosting a ‘Victorian Christmas’ on Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26.

A library picture from Christmas fun in Lutterworth. Andrew Carpenter.A library picture from Christmas fun in Lutterworth. Andrew Carpenter.
A library picture from Christmas fun in Lutterworth. Andrew Carpenter.

Visitors will enjoy a full Victorian display and Edwin Botterill, of Botterill’s Printers, will return from the past to explain how many Christmas essentials, such as Christmas crackers, cards; indeed, even the introduction of the Christmas Tree were ‘pioneered’ by the Victorians.

There will be a scavenger hunt; toy display; a Victorian hat shop; - and Christmas grotto.

Attractions also include The Lutterworth Town Band, The Cantorum Choir and The Lutterworth Handbell Ringers – bringing their own style of Christmas music and

carols.

Lutterworth Museum in Highpoint, 12D Market Street, will be celebrating between 11am and 4pm on November 25 and 26.

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