the Cairngorm reindeer, join Father Christmas on the Strathspey Steam Railway’s tour of the Cairngorms National Park, and see Siberian tigers, Arctic foxes, snowy owls and Mercedes the polar bear at the Highland Wildlife Park. Parents can enjoy locally brewed

Too-wit too-woo, who could resist this gorgeous crew of cute creatures? What's more, they will encourage your child's artistic talents as they come flat-packed, so your child can get to work with glue and scissors to bring them to life. Made from recycled paper using eco inks, th...

that includes reindeer sleigh rides and a meeting with Santa himself. Each trip also includes a hotel with a Christmas tree and a log fire and there’ll even be elves waiting for you at the airport.Two nights at the Hotel Kieppi for a family of four costs from

of Durham which for one weekend will be taken over by a giant craft and gift marquee and local food producers market. Entertainment throughout the weekend will include reindeer, sleigh rides and a children’s lantern processionThe GruffaloDecember 3Head to

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

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 ...

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 grotto. As well as the £2 dona...

in December to drive a reindeer sleigh and skim across the frozen tundra by snowmobile in search of Santa. Departures from regional airports with Canterbury Travel, tel: 01923 823470; www.laplandexperience.comFlying HighBalloon week takes place at the sleepy

Santa from Newborn ExclusivesWe couldn't resist posting about this adorable Exclusive Newborn range from John Lewis. These images of cuddly babies kitted out in festive-themed loungewear sent the office at Junior into a rapture of broodiness - and that was just the men! You can p...