There’s a raft of exciting and uplifting entertainment on offer at Worcester’s traditional Victorian Christmas Fayre this year.
Return to a time when the alley dwellers inhabited the streets; a time of pickpockets, magic music halls, and many unsavoury sorts! Welcome to the dark and playful world of ‘Gin Lane’: a Victorian alleyway with its debauched inhabitants, cast out of society and looking to make a quick sixpence or two!
Returning home to their now plague-free and fumigated alley dwelling, the inhabitants are back for a 6th-slice of mischief bringing an immersive and cheeky installation with shady characters, performances, and sing-songs to provide an alternative Victorian experience.
Make your way down the Shambles and look for this precarious alleyway to hang out amongst the hawkers and flower sellers, magic and alchemy, urchins, gin addiction, singing, and dancing….
Gin Lane produced by Clik Clik Collective combines the talents of local artists and performers. Come sing along with ‘Play It Again Dan’ (Dan Bramhall) tinkling the ivories to bring the old Music-halls back to life while ‘Lee’s Fleas’ will keep you entertained. And watch those pockets as the urchins from Worcester Theatre Makers are prowling……
You can find Gin Lane between New street and The Shambles Sat 4pm-8pm and Sun 12pm-4pm.
The Victorian Fayre was first started back in 1992 by traders from picturesque New Street and Friar Street. The Fayre may have grown a lot but it has stayed true to its traditional roots with plenty of Victorian themed characters, festive treats and a wonderful atmosphere. This year there will be almost 200 stalls across the city centre, selling local arts and crafts, delicious street food and gifts.
As well as a wonderful array of stalls, we are looking forward to a fantastic programme of entertainment. Look out for Victorian characters in Gin Lane, lofty entertainers on stilts, brilliant musicians on the stages and buskers on every street corner.
There really is something for everyone and the organisers hope you have a wonderful time!
Top five reasons to visit
- 200 STALLS: A fabulous street market selling all sorts of delightful Christmas goodies, handmade items and much, much more. There will be many local producers so you can take home locally sourced food and drink, arts and crafts and Christmas gifts.
- TASTY TREATS: You won’t go hungry with this unrivalled street food selection! The Fayre has all your festive favourites and some tasty surprises too.
- ATMOSPHERE: The sights, smells and sounds of Christmas come alive at the Fayre! Go back in time and see how Christmas might have looked 150 years ago as Victorian characters fill the historic streets of Worcester.
- FUN OF THE FAIR: A Victorian Fayre wouldn’t be complete without a carousel and fun fair. Step aboard the Galloper to be whisked around to the sound of the traditional barrel organ.
- ENTERTAINMENT: With live music, traditional carols and school choirs on the stages and buskers on every street corner, there is plenty of entertainment at the Fayre to keep you smiling throughout the day.
Come along and see all the fun festivities for yourself, support local businesses and take part in one of the highlights of the Midlands’ festive calendar.
Opening Times
| Day | Time |
| Thursday 1 December 2022 | 12noon – 9.00pm |
| Friday 2 December 2022 | 11.00am – 9.00pm |
| Saturday 3 December 2022 | 10.00am – 8.00pm |
| Sunday 4 December 2022 | 11.00am – 5.00pm |
Worcester Tourist Information Centre
The Guildhall
High Street
Worcester, WR1 2EY
Tel: 01905 726311
Email: christmas@worcester.gov.uk
More Details – https://www.worcesterchristmasfayre.co.uk
