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

PAU 23–26 October

Operated by Living Heritage Country Shows, this fair plays host to over 250 stalls selling handcrafted items and gifts from artists and designers. There’ll be a range of food and drink, plus Christmas

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

Formula Ford’s Walter Hayes Trophy showpiece at Silverstone this weekend is set to thrill once again, as Graham Keilloh explains

For horse lovers everywhere, these five properties boast facilities–from stables to solariums–that are the stuff of equestrian dreams