| Where: | Various |
| When: | Mid November until New Year |
| Time: | Various |
Christmas Carol singing is a feature of the season all over the country ; in one area of Yorkshire they have their own unique local carols which are sung in the villages of Castleton, Oughtibridge, Bradfield, Ecclesfield and Worrall from mid November up until New Year. The tradition has been around for at least 200 years and much of the singing takes place in the local pubs during the evenings.
Helpful Hints
Follow the website link below for the current venues and timings.
You can hear the singing following the Sword Dancing at Grenoside Old Harrow pub and Handsworth Cross Keys on Boxing Day at 12 noon and 1pm respectively. Participation is encouraged and lots of the crowd even know the harmony parts – though the words are largely familiar, the tunes are unique to the area. Listen to the video clip from Handsworth for an example!
For a full detailed programme of all the venues and timings click here : http://www.localcarols.org.uk/index.php
Are there any carol singing in East Yorkshore or York on xmas day, Boxing day or after? Would like to join in.
Thanks for your relpy
Video looks very inviting.
Sylvia
Hi Sylvia,
If you visit http://www.localcarols.org.uk/index.php you get a list of locations and times – but most of them are a bit further west around the Sheffield area ( I couldn’t see any around York). Hope you find one that suits!
Best wishes,
Averil