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December 2026
Santa Special, Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, Ludborough
Heritage trains leave Ludborough station for a Father Christmas ride on the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, with advance booking needed.
Santa Specials, Bala Lake Railway
Festive steam trips along the shore of Llyn Tegid with a visit from Father Christmas, a classic pre-Christmas weekend treat for young families in the Bala area.
Santa Trains, Groudle Glen Railway
The volunteer-run narrow-gauge Groudle Glen Railway near Onchan runs its popular festive trains to meet Santa, with connecting Tinsel Trams available from Douglas on the electric railway.
Sleeping Beauty pantomime, Venue Cymru
Venue Cymru's big family Christmas pantomime, with TV favourite Jack P Shepherd, a scene-stealing dame, slapstick, songs and plenty of audience participation as Princess Aurora falls under the wicked fairy's spell.
Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime, Sheringham Little Theatre
The Sheringham Little Theatre's family Christmas panto, running from mid-December into the new year with all the usual comedy and audience participation.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cliffs Pavilion Southend
The Cliffs Pavilion panto, starring Shane Richie and Steps singer Faye Tozer, runs from mid-December into the new year.
Sunflowers Annual Pantomime, Cleethorpes
Community pantomime performance at Parkway Cinema, Cleethorpes.
The Albion Christmas Band, Lowther Pavilion
Folk veterans mark the season with carols, seasonal songs and readings in a warm, gently humorous concert that has become a Christmas tradition for many.
The Big Christmas Weekend
Two days of festive markets, entertainment and activities across Lyme Regis town centre in the run-up to Christmas.
The Princess & The Frog, Buxton Opera House
A family Christmas production of the Princess and the Frog fairytale, playing in the run-up to Christmas at Buxton Opera House.
The Proclaimers, Caird Hall
Scottish duo The Proclaimers play a live show at Caird Hall.
Tredegar House Festive Family Weekends
National Trust's Tredegar House in Newport opens late with over 100 Christmas trees, thousands of lights and a decorated 250-year-old cedar tree.
Ultimate Christmas Party Fest 2026 (12 Dec)
Final night of Eastbourne Music Fest's Christmas party series at Eastbourne Town Hall, with live bands and festive decor.
Volcano Theatre: Silent Night Raging Eve, Ucheldre Centre
Swansea's inventive Volcano Theatre company brings a December production to Holyhead's Ucheldre Centre, offering a theatrical night out in the run-up to Christmas on Anglesey.
Woolacombe at Christmas
Festive weekend with market stalls, Santa's grotto, kids' activities, a Bavarian-style bar and live music.
Beverley Festival of Christmas
Beverley's town centre fills with Christmas stalls around Saturday Market, Wednesday Market and North Bar Within, with a park-and-ride from the racecourse.
Bridlington Spa Christmas Fair
Christmas gift and craft fair held at Bridlington Spa.
Builth Wells Christmas Lights Switch-On
Town centre event with late-night shopping, a Santa's grotto at the Strand Hall and the switching on of Christmas lights.
Carlisle Racecourse December Fixture
Winter National Hunt raceday at Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, Carlisle.
Dundee Choral Union: A Christmas Celebration, Caird Hall
One of Dundee's long-established choirs leads a festive concert of carols and Christmas choral music in the Caird Hall - a classic way to get into the seasonal spirit.
Father Christmas at Tredegar House
Father Christmas roams the grounds of Tredegar House, Newport, spreading festive cheer while Scrooge tries to escape the celebrations indoors.
Festival of Carols, Canterbury Cathedral
Family-friendly carol service featuring a nativity and youth choir at Canterbury Cathedral.
Festive Fair, Bridlington Spa
Free-entry Christmas fair at Bridlington Spa with festive stalls.