ELF THE MUSICAL A joyous stage version of the beloved film, with Buddy’s journey to New York full of laughs, singing and festive magic. ✣ Tickets from £39.50; elflondon.com. 28 October 2025-3 January

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Busy mum Stacey Solomon escaped the chaos of life at Pickle Cottage and headed to sunny LA for a girlie break with her big sister, Jemma. In typical Stacey fashion, the 36-year-old popped on a collage

This is prime trekking country. It’s a joy to crunch snow underfoot on a bright winter-day walk – and find a snug pub amid the handsome towns and villages. In this official Dark Sky Reserve, on cold c