TaleGate Theatre Productions brings the classic fairy-tale pantomime to the Town Hall. Follow Cinderella from
her unhappy life with the Ugly Sisters to the royal ball, with a Fairy Godmother, magical transformation, comedy, songs and
plenty of audience participation. A family Christmas outing; performance times vary by date.
For Tickets https://www.suttoncoldfieldtownhall.com/events/cinderella-2026
TaleGate Theatre Productions brings the classic fairy-tale pantomime to the Town Hall. Follow Cinderella from
her unhappy life with the Ugly Sisters to the royal ball, with a Fairy Godmother, magical transformation, comedy, songs and
plenty of audience participation. A family Christmas outing; performance times vary by date.
For Tickets https://www.suttoncoldfieldtownhall.com/events/cinderella-2026
TaleGate Theatre Productions brings the classic fairy-tale pantomime to the Town Hall. Follow Cinderella from
her unhappy life with the Ugly Sisters to the royal ball, with a Fairy Godmother, magical transformation, comedy, songs and
plenty of audience participation. A family Christmas outing; performance times vary by date.
For Tickets https://www.suttoncoldfieldtownhall.com/events/cinderella-2026
A magical new illuminated Christmas experience is coming to The Belfry Hotel & Resort near Sutton Coldfield, promising families an enchanting evening of festive lights, interactive entertainment and seasonal surprises.
The Winter Light Experience opens on Friday 27 November 2026 and continues until Saturday 2 January 2027, with the attraction closed on Christmas Day.
The event will transform part of The Belfry’s famous Brabazon golf course into a spectacular illuminated trail featuring more than 30 installations.
Visitors will follow a route stretching over a mile, with the experience expected to take approximately 60 to 90 minutes.
The attraction follows a festive storyline in which Santa has accidentally scattered Christmas magic after an unexpected landing.
Families will be invited to search for clues and help recover the missing magic as they make their way through the illuminated displays.
Along the route, visitors can expect interactive features, games and characters bringing the Christmas adventure to life.
A Christmas Courtyard will provide a place to enjoy seasonal food and drinks before or after exploring the trail.
Entry to the courtyard itself will be free.
Visitors will also find opportunities to toast marshmallows beside fire pits, while heated winter cabins will be available to book separately.
The organisers have also planned quieter sensory sessions on 30 November and 8 December, offering an alternative experience for visitors who prefer reduced sound levels and smaller crowds.
Selected evenings will welcome dogs, while guide dogs will be permitted throughout the event.
The Winter Light Experience opens on Friday 27 November, with a special preview evening offering reduced admission prices.
Standard tickets start at £18.50 for adults and £12.50 for children aged three to 15.
Family tickets for two adults and two children start at £57.25, while children under three can attend free of charge.
Prices vary depending on the date and session selected.
The event runs daily during its advertised operating period, except Christmas Day.
For tickets and full information, visit the official Winter Light Experience website.
Businesses across Sutton Coldfield are being invited to support this year’s Sutton Santa Run, which will raise money for two local mental health charities.
The popular festive fundraising event returns to Sutton Park on Sunday 6 December 2026, bringing together runners, walkers, families and local businesses for a Christmas-themed 5K.
Organised by SE Fitness Running & Walking Club, the event will start at Town Gate at 10am.
Now in its third year, the Sutton Santa Run will raise funds for Acacia Family Support and Our Place Support, two organisations providing important support to people and families experiencing mental health difficulties.
Last year’s event raised almost £6,000 for the charities, and organisers are hoping to build on that success in 2026.
The organisers are particularly keen to encourage businesses across Sutton Coldfield to support the event through sponsorship.
Opportunities start at £100, making it possible for businesses of different sizes to participate.
Companies can also encourage staff members to join the run, bringing colleagues together for a festive activity while supporting worthwhile local causes.
The event has particular significance for Acacia Family Support, which has been selected as the Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce’s charity of the year for 2026–2028.
The Sutton Santa Run welcomes participants of different ages and abilities, whether they prefer running, jogging or walking.
Christmas fancy dress is encouraged, with prizes planned for the best-dressed individual and family.
The event offers an opportunity to enjoy Sutton Park during the festive season while helping two charities continue their work in the local community.
Date: Sunday 6 December 2026
Time: 10am
Venue: Sutton Park, Town Gate, Sutton Coldfield
Distance: 5K
Charities: Acacia Family Support and Our Place Support
Businesses interested in sponsorship can contact Kate Davarzadeh at Acacia Family Support.
Further event information and participant booking are available through the SE Fitness website.
Local charities and community organisations are being invited to take part in one of Lichfield’s much-loved Christmas traditions as preparations begin for the annual Santa Sleigh fundraiser.
Organised by Lichfield Round Table, the popular festive initiative sees Father Christmas travel through local streets during December, bringing seasonal cheer to families while raising money for worthwhile causes.
Each evening, representatives from participating charities and community groups accompany Santa’s sleigh, helping collect donations and promote the work of local organisations.
Applications to participate open today, Friday 16 October 2026.
The Santa Sleigh has become a familiar part of Christmas in Lichfield, combining festive entertainment with practical support for the local community.
For participating organisations, the initiative provides an opportunity to raise funds, meet residents and increase awareness of their work.
The annual event also depends on volunteers who give their time throughout the Christmas period.
Local charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profit groups interested in participating are encouraged to follow Lichfield Round Table’s announcements.
Further details about the application process will be published through the organisation’s Facebook page.
Photograph Courtesy of Lichfield Live
