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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All things bright and beautiful at festive events round the UK this Christmas

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

From dazzling light displays and lively artisan markets to sumptuous seasonal stays and friendly reindeer, read on to discover some of our favourite festive coastal breaks this year

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