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All things bright and beautiful at festive events round the UK this Christmas
Skip the ballot and get ready for Pimm’s, strawberries and show-court magic on this short break
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
14 November to 4 January (selected evenings) London’s most enchanting after-dark walk returns: a mile-long trail through the Royal Botanic Gardens that shimmers with light tunnels (right), fire garden
Discover foodie stays in County Antrim, East Sussex, North Yorkshire and Devon, as well as festive homegrown treats to gift
One of the many highlights for visitors to Cliveden in Buckinghamshire has always been the 80 acres of gardens, which encompass a geometric parterre, a maze, a water garden and the famous Long Garden