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Christmas fun

Christmas fun

Carols at Warwick Castle and twilight evenings at Chatsworth; Brighton’s Dickensian Festival and Westonbirt’s enchanted arboretum; Victorian Christmas in Ironbridge and ice skating in Winchester.

 

We've loads of ideas to help you celebrate the festive period this December, from outdoor ice skating and Christmas concerts to days (and nights) out with the kids.


Great festive destinations

Manchester Christmas market; Visit Manchester;

Manchester Christmas markets

Browse twinkling stalls and charming wooden chalets as the city centre is transformed this Christmas.

Wrap yourself up in York this Christmas; Visit York;

Visit York this Christmas

And take advantage of exclusive seasonal offers on attractions, restaurants, shopping and accommodation.

Visit Birmingham this Christmas;

Festive Birmingham

Soak up a Traditonal Christmas Evening at the Black Country Living Museum and visit the largest authentic German market outside Germany.

Family fun

Ice Skating Somerset House, London; made2010;

Outdoor ice skating

Don your winter woollies and find England's best places to skate.

Enchanted Parks NewcastleGateshead;

Family fun Christmas

Wander a Winter Wonderland in London and discover an enchanted forest in Gloucestershire.

Dickensian Christmas Markets

Tasty treats, a sparkling variety of gifts and Dickensian players performing sketches and readings.

An alternative Christmas

Alternative Christmas ideas

From enchanted woods in Westonbirt to burlesque in Bath.

Boutique shopping

Find a unique Christmas shopping experience near you.


Take advantage of special offers on attractions, accommodation, holidays, travel, restaurants and more...

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Christmas shows

From White Christmas to The Nutcracker...

Christmas shows