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December 2026
Festive Fun at Walmer Castle & Gardens
English Heritage dresses Walmer Castle and its gardens for Christmas, with seasonal activities for families to enjoy while exploring this Tudor coastal fort near Deal.
Festive Tales at Woodhorn Museum, Ashington
Seasonal storytelling for families at Woodhorn, the former colliery turned museum near Ashington, a cosy pre-Christmas weekend outing.
Gaelic Landscape Walk: Kilmory
Arran Geopark's winter heritage walk around Kilmory in the south of the island, reading Gaelic place-names and former township sites to understand how people once lived on the land.
Guildhall Square Christmas Markets
Guildhall Square in Derry fills with festive market stalls, a large Christmas tree and food vendors as part of the city's winter Christmas programme.
Harry Styles Tribute Party Night
Christmas-themed tribute party night with a two-course meal and dancing to Harry Styles hits at The Bold Hotel, Southport.
Hawkshead Christmas Fair
An indoor Christmas fair in the village of Hawkshead with over 50 stalls selling crafts and gifts.
Hey! Christmas Tree, Minerva Theatre
A family Christmas show by Vicki Berwick, based on a poem by Michael Morpurgo, returns to the Minerva Theatre for the festive season.
I Love Wight Christmas Market, Garlic Farm
A weekend Christmas market at the Garlic Farm, Newchurch, with Isle of Wight makers and local produce.
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.