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Join us at Prittlewell Priory this Decmber for a screening of evergreen seasonal favourite, 'Miracle On 34th Street' (1947). Set in New York, the film follows Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn), a mysterious elderly man hired to play Santa Claus at Macy's department store on 34th street by no nonsense events manager Doris Walker (Maureen O'Hara). It becomes apparent that the man believes he actually is Father Christmas. Despite reassurances by a doctor that he is harmless, Doris has misgivings about the man's sanity, and urges her daughter (Natalie Wood) not to believe in fantasies and fairy stories. However, they begin to notice that the old man might be more magical than he seems, as they discover the true meaning of Christmas spirit.

There are two time slots available, 6pm & 8pm.
For the 6pm screening, refreshments will be available from the visitor centre from 5:30pm, the doors to the parlour will open at 5.45pm and the film will start promptly at 6pm.
For the 8pm screening, refreshments will be available from the visitor centre from 7:30pm, the doors to the parlour will open at 7.45pm and the film will start at 8pm.
The film's run time is 96 minutes. Please note: this event is for age 10+ only.
The screenings are 'BYOB'.. bring your own blankets! We will have a few cushions and blankets to hand for visitors to borrow, but we do encourage visitors to bring their own cushions to place on the chairs for comfort.