Christmas is coming…..
Christmas is 11 days away and whilst many people will already be organised and ready for the festivities, there may be time for some last minute plans.
The Top 10 Christmas attractions in the UK are so popular that people plan their festive calendars around them.
London's Winter Wonderland
Bath Christmas Market
Edinburgh's Christmas celebrations
Manchester Christmas Markets
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market
York's St Nicholas Fair
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
Glasgow's Christmas markets
Oxford's Christmas Light Festival
Stratford-upon-Avon's Victorian Christmas Market
Carol services in the UK are popular at this time of year and often feature traditional Christmas carols, readings, and performances by choirs, creating a festive and spiritual atmosphere. Key cities in the UK hold some spectacular events.
King's College, Cambridge: The King's College Chapel in Cambridge
St. Paul's Cathedral, London: St. Paul's Cathedral hosts a series of carol services throughout the Christmas season.
Westminster Abbey, London: Westminster Abbey holds a variety of Christmas services and concerts, including a Christmas Eve service.
York Minster, York: The York Minster is a prominent location for Christmas carol services, drawing visitors from near and far.
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury: Canterbury Cathedral hosts traditional Christmas services, including carol concerts and midnight masses.
St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh: St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Bath Abbey, Bath: Bath Abbey hosts Christmas carol services.
Durham Cathedral, Durham: Durham Cathedral offers Christmas carol services, including the traditional Nine Lessons and Carols.
Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury: Salisbury Cathedral holds various Christmas services and concerts.
Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool: Liverpool Cathedral hosts a range of Christmas events, including carol services and concerts.
With a tendency to overindulge during the festive period, it’s a good time to venture outside and take in some wonderful scenery and fresh air.
Kew Gardens in London hosts a festive trail during the Christmas season, featuring illuminated installations and a magical atmosphere.
The Capability Brown landscaped grounds of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire are enchanting during the Christmas period, with a festive light trail.
Explore the historic Royal Mile in Edinburgh, adorned with Christmas lights and decorations, and soak in the festive spirit.
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park in Nottingham has spectacular scenery.
Box Hill, Surrey is stunning for winter walks and hikes.
Explore the woodland trails of Grizedale Forest, which may offer a peaceful and festive setting during the Christmas season.
A walk through the enchanting Padley Gorge in the Peak District can be magical in winter, with frost-covered landscapes and picturesque woodlands.
Tatton Park's gardens and parkland offer a scenic backdrop for a Christmas walk, especially if there are festive events or decorations in place.
Light Festivals during the Christmas period have become popular and are great family fun filled occasions.
Edinburgh hosts a vibrant Christmas festival with various events, including a stunning light display along the city's streets and buildings.
The historic Blenheim Palace hosts an illuminated light trail during the Christmas season, featuring dazzling lights and installations throughout its grounds.
Kew Gardens presents a magical light trail during the Christmas period, with the gardens transformed into a sparkling wonderland.
Held in Saltwell Park, Enchanted Parks is an annual event featuring artistic light installations, performances, and a magical atmosphere.
Sunderland hosts an annual illuminations event along the seafront, with dazzling light displays and interactive installations.
Luminate is an annual light festival in Durham, featuring light installations, projections, and performances in and around the city.
Illuminate Plymouth celebrates the city's history and maritime heritage through light installations, projections, and events.
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh hosts a festive light trail with illuminated trees, projections, and a sparkling atmosphere.
Norwich's Christmas Light Festival features a beautiful light parade, installations, and events across the city.
It’s important to check whether any of the events have time constraints, entry fees and age restrictions.
And just to add to the festivities, our MD researched some very ‘funny’ Christmas jokes whilst she has been off sick with Tinselitis!
What do you get if you cross a snowman and a dog? Frostbite!
Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber? It needed a trim!
What do you call an elf who sings? A wrapper!
Why did Santa's helper see the doctor? Because he had low "elf" esteem!
What do you get if you cross a bell with a skunk? Jingle smells!
Why did nobody bid for Rudolph and Blitzen on eBay? Because they were two deer!
What do you get if you cross a snowman and a vampire? Frostbite!
What do you call a snowman with a six-pack? An abdominal snowman!
Why was the Christmas tree so bad at sewing? It kept dropping its needles!
What did Santa say to the smoker? Please don't smoke, it's bad for my elf!