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Norwegian Christmas Fair

The annual Christmas Fair (Julebasar) will take place at the Norwegian Church and Seamen’s Mission, St. Olav’s Church, in London from 19 – 21 November.

Between 2000 and 3000 people visit the Norwegian Fair at the Norwegian Church every year. Traditional Norwegian food is served as well as Christmas gifts and groceries from Norway. The atmosphere is made even more special with dozens of people in their Norwegian national costumes, the “bunad”. There will also be a big raffle.

The fair will be opened by Helge Flostrand, Captain of the Royal Norwegian Navy.

The fair is open from 11am to 6pm on Friday, 19 November, from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, 20 November and from 12.30pm to 5pm on Sunday, 21 November. A wide selection of Norwegian products and items will be on sale.

Christmas Fair (Julebasar)
19 – 21 November 2010
St. Olav’s Church,
1 St Olav’s Square
Albion Street, Rotherhithe,
London SE16 7JB

How to get there:
Underground – Jubilee line to either Bermondsey or Canada Water station, or East London line to Rotherhithe station.
Bus – No 47 from Liverpool Street, or 381/188 from Waterloo.