Win!tickets to the ballet and a night in london

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

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

Bellerby & Co Globemakers, No 7, Bouverie Mews, N16

It’s hard to believe that the 176-room DoubleTree by Hilton Bath was once called “the ugliest building in Bath”. However, the hotel – which was built in 1973, during a period of clearance and developm

DANCE / EXHIBITIONS / THEATRE / FILM / RADIO / PODCAST / TV

Skip the ballot and get ready for Pimm’s, strawberries and show-court magic on this short break