November events
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
Take a Christmas cookery class with a celebrity chef
Explore the world of Christmas food and drink with Michelin-starred celebrity chefs at the Taste of Christmas event in London’s Docklands.
Location: London
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
Step back in time at the Victorian Festival of Christmas
Get in the festive spirit at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Visit Birmingham's famous Christmas market
Have a Teutonic shopping experience, and don't miss the Glüwein!
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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.
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
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
Join the highbrow chit-chat at Chester Literature Festival
There’s no shortage of wordy stimulation and novel debate for aspiring book worms at the Chester Literature Festival.
Location: Chester, Cheshire
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
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
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
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
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
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 annual Bath Mozartfest this November.
Location: Bath, Somerset
Get into the festive spirit at Hertford Christmas Gala
Start off the festive season in Hertford at the Annual Christmas Gala.
Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire
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
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
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
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
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