Albert Dock is filled with the sounds, tastes and sights of Victorian Christmas

The Albert Dock will be celebrating Christmas with a special weekend of festive cheer on the 15th and 16th December. The Dock will ring with the sound of community choirs performing around the Dock, the aroma of the free roast chestnuts and the sights of the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

The weekend is action packed with festive characters including a Santa on Stilts, the illustrious Snow Queen and Cheeky Reindeer and Chilly Snowmen characters. There will also be roast chestnuts and horse and carriage rides on offer around the Dock.

Joe Edge Director of the Albert Dock Company said
“We are delighted to bring the Victorian Christmas to the Albert Dock, it marks the peak of the Christmas countdown and we want to bring a little festive joy into the lives of our visitors at this time of year. The Albert Dock celebrates 20 years in 2008 and we have lots to be thankful for as we enter the Capital of Culture year.�

On Saturday 15th a selection of local school choirs will sing Christmas Carols, performing from 11am at the front of the Merseyside Maritime Museum, while Sunday 16th showcases the finalists of the Century FM’s School Choir X-Factor at the Albert Dock.

There will also be plenty to see and do across the bars, restaurants and shops at the Dock. Blue Bar and Grill, the Panamerican Club and Ha!Ha! Bar and Canteen are offering complimentary mince pies, Circo and Babycream are providing chocolate shots for all their visitors, whilst Vinea will provide minced pies, mulled wine and Christmas Hamper offers. And don’t forget the shopping! As well as special gifts at Tate Liverpool and Nauticalia, Liverpool Pictures and Art for U are offering 10% off all purchases.

Shiverpool Tours are bringing to life the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future to offer visitors free guided tours of the Albert Dock, bringing the Dock’s past, present and future to life with a little help from the Christmas spirits.

John Stone said “Christmas at the Albert Dock is such a fantastic time, Shiverpool are very much part of Christmas present and future!�

With so much going on at the Albert Dock you are sure to get into the Christmas Spirit!