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

Count down the hours until the reindeer carries Santa to your rooftop with this stunning Stag Rejse wall clock. Measuring 50x28cm, it costs £60 in black, and £67 in any other colour upon request from Westergaard Designs.  

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

, this giant igloo has sparkling ice chandeliers, intricately chiselled pillars and ice beds strewn with reindeer furs. Discover The World offers a three-night break at the Icehotel for a family of four (two children aged under 11) for around £3,000. Of course

trips through forest trails, guided showshoe tours and reindeer sledging. And after an invigorating day, there is a first-class spa, with a range of holistic therapies, including shiatsu and Thai massage, or you can ease aching muscles in the steaming

Hi, it's me, Joe.Forget about a certain Justin Bieber switching on the Christmas lights at Westfield – twice! For me, the festive season doesn't really kick off until I hop on a reindeer and have a mooch around Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park. Just

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

fancy dress was shown including Santa, snowmen and reindeer.Minnetonka Moccasin displayed mens’ and womens’ shoes and incorporated these adorable children’s boots (above) which were extremely popular with all at the event so are sure to be a big hit

including seasonal inspired reindeer, bear, penguin, and Santa outfits. The young girls’ collection consisted of knitwear and boots whilst the older girls’ display was party proms and comfy coats. Boys clothing was an array of checks in shirts and trousers

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