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December 2026
Inverness Farmers' Market – December
Monthly farmers' market in the Eastgate pedestrian area of Inverness city centre, with local stalls selling meat, fish, cheese, bread, cakes and crafts.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway Santa Specials
Decorated steam train rides through the countryside from Havenstreet with a visit from Santa, gifts, carol singing and mince pies.
Jack and the Beanstalk, Kings Theatre Southsea
The Kings Theatre's 2026 family pantomime, with giants, magic beans and plenty of audience participation in one of the south coast's most handsome Edwardian theatres.
Kielder Winter Wonderland
Festive family day out in Kielder Water & Forest Park, Northumberland, with Santa's workshop, elves, forest walks and shows.
Llanerchaeron Christmas Fair
Over seventy local food and craft stallholders fill the National Trust's Llanerchaeron estate near Aberaeron, with Santa visiting on the Saturday and Sunday.
Mablethorpe Christmas Market
Mablethorpe's Christmas Market with live entertainment and a visit from Santa.
Mad Dog Mcrea: Dusk Till Dawn, Marine Theatre
The West Country folk-rock party band brings its Dusk Till Dawn tour to Lyme Regis, promising a foot-stomping, festival-style night in December.
Maesteg Gleemen and Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choirs, Maesteg Town Hall
Two renowned Welsh male voice choirs share the stage at Maesteg Town Hall for a concert of traditional choral singing.
Meet Father Christmas, Colchester Castle
Children can meet Father Christmas inside Colchester Castle on selected dates in December.
Midhurst Rother College Contemporary Craft Show
A juried contemporary craft show in Midhurst, with makers selling handmade ceramics, textiles and jewellery ahead of Christmas.
Oswestry Christmas Parade
Festive parade through Oswestry town centre marking the countdown to Christmas, with floats and community groups.
Panto at The Atkinson
Family Christmas pantomime performances at The Atkinson arts centre in Southport town centre.
Peak Rail Santa and Steam Special
A vintage steam railway journey from Matlock with live entertainment, treats and a visit from Santa.
Perth Farmers' Market (December festive markets)
Monthly farmers' market with two festive December dates at South Inch Car Park, Perth.
Puss in Boots Pantomime, Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
The Torch Theatre's own Christmas panto gives Puss in Boots a Wild West Wales twist, with new songs and lots of local jokes. Relaxed and BSL-interpreted performances are scheduled.
PWEI.40: Pop Will Eat Itself, Stourbridge Town Hall
Stourbridge's own grebo pioneers Pop Will Eat Itself mark 40 years with a hometown gig, a must for fans of the town's late-80s indie scene.
Sandringham Christmas Market
Festive market held on the Sandringham Estate near King's Lynn with gift stalls, food and drink and seasonal entertainment.
Santa Experience Harbour Cruise, Poole Quay
Family Christmas cruises where Santa meets every passenger, with carols, mulled wine for grown-ups, a gift for each child and views of Brownsea Island, Sandbanks and Studland Bay.
Santa Meet and Greet, Britannia Pier
Families can share breakfast, lunch or dinner with Santa on Britannia Pier on selected December dates, with a child's meal, a photo opportunity and a gift included in the ticket.
Santa's Grotto in Haworth
Father Christmas welcomes visitors to his grotto on Haworth's cobbled Main Street, with tea and cake included, part of Christmas in Haworth.
Saturnalia at Caerleon
Roman winter festival celebration exploring Saturnalia traditions at the National Roman Legion Museum in Caerleon, near Newport.
Scottish Ensemble: Concerts by Candlelight, St John's Kirk
Scotland's string orchestra performs by candlelight inside St John's Kirk, Perth's medieval parish church. An atmospheric seasonal concert in a historic setting.
Skye Santa Dash
A festive 1.75-mile fun run through Portree starting and finishing at Somerled Square, with a Santa Paws dog parade and Tinsel Toddler Dash, raising funds for youth charity Columba 1400.
St Albans Creative Christmas Market
Fourth annual Shop Small Christmas market at St Albans Museum + Gallery Town Hall with over 20 small creative businesses.