Christmas Themed Friends Fest Is Back for 2021

It has been confirmed that the Christmas FriendsFest will return next year - with the gang putting the Fest in Festive.

Fans of the much-loved 90's sitcom will rejoice at the news that there will be even more Friends Christmas magic spread around the UK, with the festival now pivoting a new location in Blackpool as well as its usual London haunt.

Attractions of FriendsFestive include the chance for people to recreate the iconic Friends opening credits thanks to a brand new with a digital snow globe photo op, and an exclusive visit to The Holiday Armadillo's Grotto.

Other must-see activities include ringing Phoebe's bell outside the mall and re-enacting the iconic Thanksgiving floating heads scene.

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And if that's not enough to entice you through the door, FriendsFestive will also give visitors the chance to check out Monica's apartment, Joey and Chandlers' and Central Perk, all dressed for the holiday season.

The festival will include festive food stalls and Christmas cocktails, as well as the chance to get your hands on exclusive FriendsFest merchandise.

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FriendsFestive will land its reindeer-drawn sleigh in Blackpool Winter Gardens from 5th - 19th Nov 2021, before bringing the snowy celebration to Truman Brewery in Shoreditch, East London from 25th Nov - 19th Dec 2021.

Speaking about FriendsFest's new location, Michael Williams, Managing Director of the Winter Gardens, said: "We are delighted to be bringing a taste of one of the best-loved TV series of all time to Blackpool next year. FriendsFestive promises to be the perfect start to the Christmas season and we can't wait for it to open in the home of entertainment."

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Tickets are on sale on 12th Nov at 10am at www.FriendsFestive.co.uk, and cost £34.50 for off-peak days, and £36.50 during peak times.

FriendsFest may be 'on a break' for the time being due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, but you can still get your fill of Friends -themed goodies.

New merchandise store, www.friendsfestshop.co.uk , has launched for a limited time for fans to grab some stash from the show.

And of course, Friends airs daily on Comedy Central - which we'll be there for, naturally.

Topics: Entertainment News, Celebrity News, TV & Film, Friends

Kimberley Bond

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