All Christmas articles
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NewsDaish’s Holidays reports 12% rise in bookings for winter breaks
The coach holiday company has seen bookings for Turkey & Tinsel, Christmas, and Twixmas packages exceed previous records, prompting the reopening of a Newquay hotel.
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NewsHenry VIII’s former home transformed for Christmas
The gardens of Hampton Court Palace will showcase artisan food and drinks, carefully curated gifts and a seasonal atmosphere over the first two weekends of December.
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SponsoredVictorian Christmas feast brings Dickens to life in London
The Great Christmas Feast returns to London with its breathtaking blend of Victorian feasting, enchanting live music, and spellbinding theatre.
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NewsHow Harewood House is being transformed for Christmas
The West Yorkshire country house has announced its programme of festive events including decorations created by interior designer Siobhan Murphy.
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NewsChristmas service returning to North Norfolk Railway
Booking has opened for this year’s Norfolk Lights Express, with passengers able to enjoy the north Norfolk countryside illuminated for the festive season.
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NewsA medieval Christmas and feasting at the King Richard III Visitor Centre
King Richard III Visitor Centre is offering a festive package to experience Christmas as it was celebrated in medieval times, complete with a feast and museum access.
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NewsLeonardslee Lakes transformed with lights this Christmas
Groups can see light displays and soundscapes at the West Sussex-based Grade I-listed gardens when they visit during the festive season.
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NewsHistory of pantomime on display at Beaulieu this Christmas
Beaulieu’s Palace House will showcase the story of pantomime with a series of soundscapes and projections throughout the stately rooms over the Christmas period.
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NewsNutcracker inspired dining experience running over Christmas
Running from 25th November to 21st December, Nutcracker Noir invites groups to explore five immersive spaces featuring performances, eccentric characters and a three-course meal.
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NewsRHS gardens to be illuminated for a colourful Christmas
The return of RHS Glow for 2025 will see five RHS gardens open after dark and transformed into enchanted wonderlands with illuminated trails and trees.
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NewsElf The Musical returning for Christmas
The hit musical based on the much-loved Christmas film is returning to the West End for a strictly limited ten-week run until the new year.
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NewsWallace & Gromit, Morph and more at Longleat Festival of Light
The Longleat Festival of Light returns for 2025 with a celebration of British icons, featuring beloved characters brought to life in dazzling light displays.
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NewsExpect festive mayhem from Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Mischief will be bringing a predictably chaotic Christmas season with their new festive stage show, after celebrating ten years of The Play That Goes Wrong.
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NewsThursford Christmas Spectacular 2025 group tickets on sale
Group travel organisers can now book their tickets for the 2025 Thursford Christmas Spectacular in Norfolk at a discounted price.
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FeaturesIn pictures: historic UK attractions dressed for Christmas
Attractions across the UK are getting into the Christmas spirit with historic rooms now decked out with extravagant lights and displays in time for the festive season. Here’s our pick of some of our favourite photos.
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FeaturesThursford: annual Christmas show is spectacular with a capital ‘S’
We went along to see Thursford Christmas Spectacular in Norfolk, with three hours of non-stop show tunes, dance routines, acrobatics and more on offer.
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FeaturesGroup-friendly Christmas getaways
We’ve picked out a handful of group-friendly stays over the festive months for GTOs looking for a last-minute getaway for their members.
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FeaturesChristmas 2024: magical light trails and experiences
From new outdoor trails to themed displays and beautiful decorations, we’ve got your festive season covered with this selection of ideas.
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FeaturesOh yes they will… pantomimes to get the whole group laughing
A round-up of some of the group-friendly pantomimes taking place across the festive season and where you can see them.
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SponsoredPrepare to be dazzled: group visits to Bishop Auckland at Christmas
The Auckland Project is a unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries and gardens in County Durham. Catherine Hodgson explains all.


