Happy Christmas

The Great Big Christmas Treasure Hunt, London

For a novel way of getting in the spirit before December's even begun and you're in the London area, we've plenty of opportunities to join us for a bit of a sing-song and if you are really itching to get Christmas going: A sponsored event for all the family. Hunt out the elves to collect the gold coins while taking in the West End’s famous Christmas lights. 30 November, 2–5.30pm St James’ Church, 197 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9LL

Enchanted Christmas - Westonbirt The National Aboretum

Enchanted Christmas evenings will be running, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 28th November - 21st December 5 - 8.30pm (last entry 7.15pm). Take a walk through the famous Enchanted Wood and see The National Arboretum lit up at night. See Father Christmas plus lots of other festive excitement - carols from local choirs and bands, roast chestnuts and mulled wine plus a gift shop selling some fantastic gifts and decorations. Now in its 12th year this event is attended by around 30,000...

Winter Wonderland Ice Skating at Hyde Park

Open Saturday 22nd November - Sunday January 4th 2009 10am-10pm every day at London's Hyde Park . Along with London’s largest outdoor ice rink, Winter Wonderland has a giant observation wheel, toboggan slide, an array of children’s rides and many more attractions to thrill visitors of all ages. Throughout the Christmas period Londoners and tourists have the chance to take in amazing views of Hyde Park and the surrounding areas from the air. With a full 360° panoramic view 200 feet above Hyde...

Robin Hood - The Pantomime Adventure at Birmingham Hippodrome

Dates are Fri 19th Dec 2008 - Sun 1st Feb 2009 at Birmingham Hippodrome . Following the record-breaking success of Aladdin last Christmas, we are delighted to confirm that JOHN BARROWMAN will be returning to the theatre in the brand new production of ROBIN HOOD - THE PANTOMIME ADVENTURE. From Torchwood to Sherwood! Robin Hood is a new and exciting modern pantomime with all the traditional elements of the story - Robin and his extraordinary band of ‘Merry Men’ fighting the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham;...

RNLI Reindeer Run

At Knowsley Hall 30th November 2008. Run up to Xmas! Join in the festive fun at the RNLI Reindeer Run! The RNLI Reindeer Run at Knowsley Hall in Merseyside promises to be a feast of festive fun for all the family. There's a 10km (age 16 and over) and 5km (age 10 and over) race through the beautiful parkland of Knowsley Hall, and a 2km Santa Saunter walk that's open to all ages. All entrants will receive FREE reindeer antlers to run/walk in, and all funds raised will go to the RNLI Hoylake...