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

a fab Toy Sanitizer £3.99 for 500ml at independent health stores and online at www.soorganic.com * Fill this sweet Reindeer Mug from Paperchase full of delicious hot chocolate to inspire red-nose Rudolph and his crew to deliver Santa directly to your

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

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

.Christmas 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

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 ...