November events
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
Watch illuminated floats at Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival
Experience the West Country tradition of ‘squibbing’ at the UK’s largest winter carnival.
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
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 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
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
Get into the festive spirit at Hertford Christmas Gala
Start off the festive season in Hertford at the Annual Christmas Gala.
Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire
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
See Longleat in a different light
Experience the magical Festival of Light with hundreds of illuminated displays after dark before staying in a luxury Longleat spa hotel.
Location: Warminster, Wiltshire
Step back in time at the Victorian Festival of Christmas
Get in the festive spirit at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
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
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
Be inspired at the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival
Amazing performances at the UK’s largest international festival of new and experimental music.
Location: Huddersfield , West Yorkshire
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
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
Enjoy the Christmas festivities at Sunderland’s Frost Village
Wrap up warm and lace-up your skates this Christmas at the sparkling Frost Village, with a real ice rink, traditional Christmas market and fun fair.
Location: Sunderland
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
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
Head to foodie paradise in the New Forest
Celebrate the New Forest’s rich culinary heritage at its annual Food & Drink Festival.
Location: New Forest, Hampshire
Grab yourself a festive bargain at Bath Christmas Market
Bath Christmas Market is a magical festive shopping experience, set against the city centre’s stunning backdrop of historic buildings.
Location: Bath, Somerset
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