November events
See Chichester light up for Christmas
Chichester's Christmas festivities begins on Thursday 24th November with a Christmas lights switch-on event and fireworks to mark the four week lead up to Christmas.
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Visit Birmingham's famous Christmas market
Have a Teutonic shopping experience, and don't miss the Glüwein!
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Get into the festive spirit at Hertford Christmas Gala
Start off the festive season in Hertford at the Annual Christmas Gala.
Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire
Get stuck into a flick at the Cornwall Film Festival
Get involved in a unique celebration of local and international films at the Cornwall Film Festival.
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Join Santa on the La'al Ratty through Eskdale
Climb aboard the family favourite 'Santa Express' which returns to the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway this winter.
Location: Ravenglass, Cumbria
Step back in time at the Victorian Festival of Christmas
Get in the festive spirit at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
See Lynn Lumiere light up King's Lynn's historic buildings
Rich in history and fascinating by day, Lynn Lumiere lights up some of King's Lynn's stunning building with an amazing animated light display every evening from dusk.
Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk
Experience a magical winter event at The Lamplighter Festival
Join in as the Lamplighter Festival lights up Todmorden with a lantern parade, fire performers, street bands and illuminated installations.
Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire
Experience Kendal’s version of the Oscars!
Kendal is a magnet for mountaineers, who don’t just come to climb, but to gather and celebrate all things mountainous at its annual festival.
Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Enjoy a Fabulously Festive shopping experience at Derby Roundhouse
Buy perfect festive gifts at the fabulous Christmas Fair held in the stunning Derby Roundhouse, a beautiful building offering a magical atmosphere.
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Seasonal shopping at the Weald and Downland Christmas Market
Find the perfect gift and enjoy a great day out at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Celebrate Christmas past in Mortimer Country
Enjoy a Christmas celebration with a historical twist at Berrington Hall and Croft Castle in Mortimer Country.
Location: Yarpole, Herefordshire
Eyes on the sky for Light up Lancaster
See the skies over Lancaster light up this autumn at the North’s biggest firework display as part of Light up Lancaster (4-5 Nov).
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
Enjoy the British Ceramics Biennial
Back for its fourth year in Stoke-on-Trent, the British Ceramics Biennial will feature the best in contemporary ceramic art and craft.
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Sunderland’s magical Christmas Lights switch-on
Recognised as signalling the beginning of the festive celebrations, the annual Christmas switch-on is a tradition Sunderland is proud to keep.
Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Celebrate English literature at Leicester's Literary Festival
November welcomes Leicester’s annual Literary Festival organised by the School of English at the University of Leicester.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Walk in Nottingham's magical Winter Wonderland
A traditional Christmas card scene is recreated in Nottingham's Old Market Square every winter – the perfect place to get into the festival spirit.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Celebrate Mozart with world-class cultural events in Bath
If Mozart is music to your ears then don’t miss a spectacular celebration of the musical genius at the 25th annual Bath Mozartfest this November.
Location: Bath, Somerset
Find the perfect gift at the Exeter Christmas Market
The Exeter Christmas Market will represent the best of what Britain, the South West and the rest of Europe has to offer – with a mix of great food, excellent crafts, unique gifts and decorations.
Location: Exeter
Experience Leicester's Festival of Light
Wrap up warm and cosy for Leicester’s spectacular Diwali lights switch on in October or join in Diwali Day celebrations through November.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
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