Christmas in Cambridge festive village on Parker’s Piece to close this weekend amid Storm Darragh warnings
The Christmas in Cambridge festive village on Parker’s Piece will be closed on Saturday (7 December) and Sunday (8 December) following forecasts of high winds and heavy rain.
The site is open as usual today (Friday) with organisers reminding visitors to check before they travel in case of further updates.
The organiser of the Christmas in Cambridge attraction, Seventa Events, said: “We are absolutely gutted about this, but your safety and the safety of our team is our top priority.
“Our team will be contacting all affected bookings to arrange a rebooking or refund as quickly as possible.
“In the meantime, please keep an eye on our channels for any further updates. We truly hope to make up for this lost time with you soon and get back to creating amazing memories together.
“Stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.”
The event was previously forced to close on Sunday, November 24 due to high winds - and was already expected to close from 4pm on Saturday for a private event.
The Christmas attraction, which opened on 14 November and runs until 5 January, features an ice rink, curling, domes that provide places to eat and drink, an alpine lodge, Christmas tree maze, The Après Terrace bar and Big Wheel.
Up to December 13, it is due to open from 11am-10pm from Monday to Thursday, 10am-11pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 10am-10pm on Sundays.
From December 14, it will open from 10am-10pm from Sunday to Thursday, with the 10am-11pm times continuing on Fridays and Saturdays. It will be closed on Christmas Day, and open from 10am-10pm on the final day - Sunday, 5 January.
Market stalls will open from 11am-8pm until 20 December and from 10am-8pm from 21-24 December.
Entry to the site itself is free. Prices for the attractions, such as ice skating and the big wheel, vary and can be booked in advance.
Seventa Events has a seven-year deal with Cambridge City Council to run the festive village.
A Met Office yellow weather warning has been issued for Cambridge this weekend with strong winds likely leading to some disruption and damage.
This weekend’s Mill Road Winter Fair in Cambridge has also been cancelled due to Storm Darragh warnings.
