Birmingham Twixmas Guide: Shows, Skating & Trails
Your essential guide to festive fun in Birmingham between Christmas and New Year 2025/26. Discover pantos, ice skating, light trails and winter walks.
Your essential guide to festive fun in Birmingham between Christmas and New Year 2025/26. Discover pantos, ice skating, light trails and winter walks.
Rochdale Borough celebrates a year of triumphs, from gold medals at North West in Bloom to major regeneration projects and vital community support. Discover the highlights of 2025.
From Ebor Studio's youth project for 16-21 year olds to The Curtain Theatre's latest play, discover the vibrant arts and culture events happening in Rochdale. Find out dates and how to get involved.
Discover the ultimate guide to festive events in Birmingham, Solihull, Warwick & beyond. From light trails to pantos and ice skating, plan your perfect Twixmas break.
This festive quiz explores what your surname might hint about your family history this Christmas. Discover your festive family score and the stories behind the names.
Rediscover screen-free fun this festive season. Playing classic card games like Uno and Bridge provides a powerful cognitive workout, improving problem-solving, memory, and lowering dementia risk.
Discover the best family activities in Birmingham between Christmas and New Year. From pantomimes and ice skating to winter light trails and festive walks, our guide has it all.
The Rochdale Pioneers Museum, birthplace of the co-operative movement, is named one of Historic England's 100 most important UK heritage sites. Discover its story and local creative projects.
Discover why Weston-super-Mare remains a favourite festive beach destination for Birmingham families. Explore donkey rides, the Sky Wheel, and the Grand Pier, all within a two-hour drive.
Discover the one Birmingham attraction hosting festive fun on December 25th. Planet Ice in Solihull opens for special ice skating sessions. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated a new batch of planning applications, including home extensions, heritage works, and a new bungalow. Discover the latest local development news.
Rochdale Borough Council has issued a wave of planning decisions, approving extensions, new homes, and commercial changes across the borough. Discover the latest developments.
A Birmingham community centre is challenging Kingstanding's negative reputation with a packed schedule of free activities, from Tai Chi to a dementia choir, and delivering 100 Christmas dinners to those in need.
Dobbies Garden Centre in Southport hosts a free Little Seedlings workshop on January 4, teaching children creative ways to recycle Christmas trees and build wildlife habitats. Book now!
Comedian Jason Manford returns to host the Royal Variety. We explore his career, his first marriage's breakdown after a sexting scandal, and his life with six children in a blended family.
Discover seven magical Christmas ice rinks in Birmingham and nearby castles. Find dates, prices, and tips for the best festive skating experience in the West Midlands.
Discover seven magical ice rinks in Birmingham and nearby for Christmas 2025, from city-centre spots to castle backdrops. Book now for festive skating fun!
Churches across Rochdale, including St Chad's, St Mary's, and St Luke's, announce their Christmas service schedules featuring carols, Holy Communion, and community events. Find times, officiants, and highlights for a festive welcome.
Manchester's Royal Exchange stages a splash-hit revival of Singin' in the Rain. Plus, a powerful photography exhibition on KFOR's 25th anniversary opens in Rochdale and a local writer's inspiring journey.
Birmingham's historic Great Western Arcade transforms into a festive wonderland this Saturday with free gingerbread, Victorian singers, and Christmas joy. Find the details here.
Thousands of children in Middlesbrough will benefit from free festive fun, sports, and healthy meals this Christmas. The Bring It On Boro scheme is back, funded by a £250k grant. Find out how to book.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated a series of planning applications, including changes to the Atom Valley Innovation Centre and a mosque minaret. Explore the latest developments.
Rochdale Borough Council has issued decisions on a range of planning applications, including home extensions, tree removals, and commercial changes. Discover the latest outcomes for properties across the borough.
Discover Rochdale's January events: a relaxing sound bath at the Town Hall, festive mini-discos for kids, and a tribute concert. Find dates, booking details, and essential information here.
Rochdale's Mayor shares highlights from the first six months, including Remembrance commemorations, support for women's sport, and diverse cultural celebrations. Read the full update.
Churches across Rochdale, including St Luke's, St Mary's, and St Chad's, have released their schedules for Advent and Christmas services, community groups, and fundraising events. Find service times, study groups, and festive activities.
Darren Mackenzie transforms his Yardley home into a free Winter Wonderland and Santa's grotto for families, offering gifts and photos at no cost. Visit 553 Hob Moor Road.
Families can visit a magical reindeer grotto at Planters Garden Centre in Tamworth, just 20 minutes from Birmingham. Meet Santa, see Swedish reindeer, and enjoy festive crafts. Open weekends in December and Dec 22-24. Book now!
Families are raving about Warwick Castle's festive Light Trail, calling it 'magical' and 'beautifully decorated'. However, cheaper midweek tickets are selling fast, with prices rising for weekends and school holidays. Book now to secure the best value.
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?