Something for all the family, Christmas carol singing is a key part of celebrating Christmas. Whether you have the voice of an angel or are simply there for the festivities, you don't need to be the next X Factor contestant to enjoy a sing-song in good company. And with so many of the events being free or helping to raise money for great charities, we are running out of reasons not to go. Scroll down to find your local concert...
1. Christ Church, Woking
Stephen Goetsch
Christ Church Woking
Jubilee Square, Woking GU21 6YG
Dates: Numerous dates from 8-30 December
Tickets: Free
Join the church for one of their many Christmas services. With carol services ranging from international carols to children's carols to carols by candlelight, you are sure to find some carols to your liking!
2. All Saints Church, Weston
Chestnut Ave, Esher KT10 8JL
Dates: 8 Dec, 7pm
Tickets: Free
Enjoy a concert led by the Voices of Cambridge Ensemble (VOCE), a group comprising of ex-Cambridge choral scholars and professional singers. Sung by candlelight.
3. Guildford Cathedral
Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP
Dates: 20 Dec 11am-12.15pm
Tickets: Free entry, donations welcome
The annual carol service supporting charity Age UK will take place in the magnificent cathedral once again. With mince pies served before the service, performances by The Rock Choir and various Christmas readings, the service is set to be tremendously festive.
4. Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall
Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2BE
Dates: 8 Dec, 10am-12pm
Tickets: £2
Have a tea or coffee and biscuit whilst joining in with the Ashtead Choral Society as they sing a range of famous carols. All profits made will go to local charities The Besom and My Time - all the more reason to sing your heart out!
5. Hampton Court Palace
Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU
Dates: 17-23 Dec, 6pm and 8pm
Tickets: Adult: £10, Children: £5
hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace
Enjoy evening courtyard carol singing in the immense palace grounds in the final lead-up to Christmas. Everyone is welcome and with the Epsom & Ewell Silver Band to accompany you, you needn't worry about staying in tune...
6. St Mary Magdalene Church, Richmond
Church Walk, Richmond TW9 1SN
Dates: 5 Dec, 6.15pm
Tickets: Free
Celebrating their 800th anniversary next year, this Christmas carol service continues an annual tradition and is certain not to disappoint. Make sure you arrive early to get your seat at this ever-popular event. Mulled wine and canapés will be served afterwards.
7. All Saints Church, Kingston
All Saints Church, Kingston
14-16 Market Place, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1JP
Dates: 2 Dec, 6pm; 16 Dec, 4.30pm
Tickets: Free
Situated in the heart of Kingston, these services are accessible to both local residents and shoppers alike. Choose between the Advent Carol Service on 2nd December and the Community Christmas Carol Service on 16th December.
8. Strawberry Hill House
KILIAN O'SULLIVAN
Strawberry Hill House
268 Waldegrave Rd, Twickenham TW1 4ST
Dates: 14 Dec, 6-9pm
Tickets: Free
Listen to Coro Chamber Choir sing Christmas songs whilst munching on mince pies and sipping mulled wine. Song sheets will be available for those wishing to join in! Feel free to explore the Friday night Lost Treasures exhibition whilst at the house too - a display of various artistic works by Horace Walpole.
9. St Peter's Church, Old Woking
Church Street, Old Woking, Woking, Surrey GU22 9JF
Dates: 16 Dec, 7-8pm
Tickets: Free
Sing along to carols by candlelight in this quaint, local church. Expect a festive hour filled with carols - your evening will be anything but a Silent Night.
10. Holy Trinity Church, Clapham Common
Dan Wong
Holy Trinity Church, Clapham
Clapham Common North Side, London SW4 0QZ
Dates: Various dates and times from 9-25 Dec
Tickets: Free
Holy Trinity Church are putting on carol events to suit everyone. Sing carols by candlelight, attend a family carol service or truly embrace the festive atmosphere and sing acoustic carols with the rest of the communion. Mulled wine and mince pies are available after the acoustic service.
11. Leatherhead Parish Church
Leatherhead Parish Church
St. Mary & St. Nicholas Parish Church, Church Road , KT22 8BD
Dates: 23 Dec, 6.30pm
Tickets: Free
Attend a candlelit service in the format of the traditional 9 lessons and carols. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served afterwards.
12. Holy Trinity Church, South Wimbledon
Holy Trinity Church, South Wimbledon
234 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
Dates: 17 Dec, 7pm
Tickets: Free
holytrinity-southwimbledon.org.uk
A candlelit service filled with carols and Christmas readings. The customary mulled wine and mince pies will also follow after the service.
13. Petersham Nurseries
Lewis McCarthy
Petersham Nurseries
Church Lane, Off Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7AB
Dates: 5 Dec, 6-9pm
Tickets: Free
Enjoy an evening of festivities where carol singing is just the beginning. The nurseries celebrate Christmas in their predictably festive manner, offering newly launched Christmas collections in their shop and mince pies and mulled wine galore. Carols will be sung at candlelight.
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