episodes with a visit to The Doctor Who Experience’s alternative Christmas Grotto. Take a trip through time space and come face-to-face with some of the most memorable and fearsome seasonal characters including the spine-chilling Sycorax from The Christmas

Hi, it's me, Joe.Dunno 'bout you but I'm starting to feel decidedly festive, my seasonal happiness fuelled by a recent visit to Santa's Grotto at Selfridges. We started with a leisurely Sunday brunch at Frankie's (no sign of Dettori or MPW, though

to open that day’s door on the impressive two metre high wooden calendar. Storytelling at Somerset houseDecember 3, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 22Curl up beside the glamorous New-York inspired Tiffany & Co tree at Somerset House for one of these fabulous

the resident reindeer.Festive Family Fun TrailDecember 3, 4Follow a trail around Framlingham Castle inSuffolk solving puzzles, finding hidden clues and maybe even winning a tasty treat.Mrs Greville's House at ChristmasDecember 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18Meet your most

At The FarmDecember 1–24Experience the magic of the very first Christmas at The Ark Open Farm by entering a nativity scene with real animals, then pay a visit to santa and his adorable reindeer in his a cosy log cabin.Santa At Hezlett HouseDecember 3–4, 8–11

competition to see The Gruffalo Live on tour.12 Days Of ChristmasDecember 3-4, 10-11, 17-24For a very merry festive day out this Christmas, Nickelodeon Land in Blackpool is a veritable feast of seasonal activity. Children receive a special gift from Father

with ice rink, reindeer and a visit from Father Christmas.Caerphilly’s Medieval Christmas FayreDecember 10–11Browse a medieval market filled with authentic olde-worlde produce and fill your boots with foodie delights at Caerphilly’s annual medieval fete

for a festive performance including carols and seasonal readings.Christmas CruiseSunday 11, 18All aboard! Cruise serenely down the Linlithgow Canal, enjoying a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings.Christmas Craft WorkshopDecember 17Deck your

,listen to special readings, have their face painted and enter a competition to see The Gruffalo Live on tour.Breakfast With SantaDecember 10,11, 17, 18, 23, 24Santa Claus will be taking his seat for Christmas and inviting his junior guests to a morning packed

's Winter Ice RinksThen, once the last cracker has been pulled, welcome in 2012 with Junior's pick of the best family events in the New Year