In London, spin your way around the ice at some of the city’s newest skating sites. Kensington Palace is preparing to open the UK’s largest outdoor ice rink alongside a festive fairground (featuring Fortnum & Mason) this November. London’s first indoor winter festival, Kingdom of Winter will also play host to a new indoor ice rink at ExCel London (8 Dec – 7 Jan). For a full run down on the best places to go ice skating in the capital, see Visit London’s guide here.
From the traditional Christmas pantomime to the latest contemporary theatre experiences, discover the best Christmas shows and pantos England has to offer this year. Or if Christmas décor is more what you’re looking for, take a trip to explore England’s most festive stately homes and palaces. For more ideas to feed your festive fix in Britain, discover VisitEngland’s 2023 Christmas guide.
Up in Scotland, there’s plenty of festivities to get the holiday season going, with St Andrew's Day, Christmas, Hogmanay and Burns Night. Don’t miss a visit to one of the many winter festivals, markets and events taking place across Scotland, or for a magical Christmas stay, book yourself a fairytale Scottish castle.
In Wales, kick start the festivities (and your Christmas shopping) at the Hay Festival Winter Weekend (23 – 26 Nov), where alongside literary events you'll also find a food festival and vintage fair. Or head to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair (27 - 28 Nov) for local Welsh produce, craft stalls and handmade Christmas gifts. Outside of the events, there’s plenty of festive fun in Wales to keep you busy all season long.
Hungry for more festive experiences in Britain? Read on in our story highlights below.
* VisitBritain
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