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

The big news this Christmas at Harrods is the opening of a new toy zone, called the Toy Kingdom. As the world famous store readies itself for Christmas 2012, you’ll find exclusive Harry Potter inspired Gryffindor scarfs and jumpers as well as London-themed wooden bus and train se...

Whiteleys Christmas GrottoNovember 17–December 24In support of the National Literacy Trust’s Young Readers Programme, The jolly Santa Claus in Whiteleys in Bayswater will be giving away age-appropriate books to every child who visits him in his cosy

scrumptious breakfast at Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire while you await a special visitor who will be setting up a grotto and lavishing gifts on every child in attendance. Afterwards browse a selection of seasonal shopping stalls for that perfect

families can stroll around the village taking in cooking traditions, vintage-style shopping and meet an old-fashioned Father Christmas in his magical grotto.Christmas FestivalDecember 2–4Get your Christmas shopping off to a flying start in the historic city

experience. Wander the beautifully decorated house to discover Santa and his elves in the grotto, carol singing, crafts, seasonal eats and a chance to visit animals in their woodland stable.Slieve Gullion Christmas WonderlandDecember 17Head deep into a

Santa’s Toy MineNovember 20–December 23Visit Rhondda Heritage Park for this magical underground adventure; can you discover Santa’s secret hideaway? Valiant adventurers will be rewarded with a special gift and tasty seasonal treats.The Dinefwr Edwardian Christmas FayreNovember 26...

Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!November 29–December 3World-renowned choreographer, Matthew Bourne brings his sugar-coated spectacular to the Edinburgh Festival Theatre for a limited run before leaping off to London’s West End. Children and adults alike will adore being transported t...

The Festive Gift FairNovember 17–20De-stress your Christmas shopping expedition this year and turn it into a fun, family day out at the NEC Birmingham. The hundreds of sellers in attendance at this four day shopping spectacular will be offering everything from delicious American ...