Top Christmas Steam Train Rides Near Birmingham 2025
Discover the magical Christmas steam train experiences around Birmingham for 2025, including The Polar Express, Santa specials, and festive shows. Book your family adventure now!
Discover the magical Christmas steam train experiences around Birmingham for 2025, including The Polar Express, Santa specials, and festive shows. Book your family adventure now!
Music fans feel 'ripped off' after Heather Small performed for just 25 minutes at Manchester Cathedral. Organisers accused of mis-selling the event. Read the full story.
A free Santa's grotto for dogs is opening at the Bullring in Birmingham on December 6th. Get festive treats, photos, and freebies for your furry friend. No booking required.
Discover Statfold's Magical Santa Express near Tamworth. Meet Santa, ride an illuminated train & enjoy festive activities. Runs until Dec 23. Book tickets from £27.50.
Explore Luminate, the dazzling illuminated trail at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Running until 1 Jan 2026, it's a glowing winter escape. See the stunning gallery.
Birmingham's two Christmas markets go head-to-head in our festive comparison. Discover which market offers the best food, gifts and atmosphere this winter season.
Bournville's charming Christmas Festival returns on November 29 with Santa, crafts & lights. Discover the unique alcohol-free tradition in Birmingham's historic village.
Experience the 10th anniversary Spectacle of Light at Sudeley Castle. Journey through a magical Camelot-themed illuminated trail near Birmingham until 30 Dec 2025.
Discover five magical Christmas markets across the West Midlands this December 2025. From Birmingham's Cathedral Square to a Victorian market in Sutton Coldfield, find unique gifts and festive fun.
Discover Winter Wood Grotto in Rochdale - an immersive storytelling experience combining theatre, music and dance for all ages. Book tickets now for magical winter wonder!
Discover enchanting Christmas light trails across Birmingham and the West Midlands you can still book for 2025. From Warwick Castle to botanical gardens, find your perfect festive family outing.
Birmingham's Button Factory announces its festive 2025 schedule featuring Après Wonderland, a Christmas quiz with big prizes, and a glitzy drag celebration. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Birmingham will host Life Sciences Week 2026 from Sept 21-25. The event unites biotech, pharma, and academia leaders. Book your place now to join the UK's premier life sciences gathering.
Loughborough's popular Community Christmas Tree Festival is back, featuring 80 dazzling trees at All Saints Church. Free entry from Nov 29-Dec 20. Donations support church roof repairs.
Discover everything you need to know about Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025, from festive stalls and live music to opening times and travel tips. Plan your visit today!
Birmingham Light Festival is back in February 2026, expanding to new areas like Bullring. Discover the free illuminated art trail and how to get involved.
Discover why Stratford-upon-Avon's traditional Victorian Christmas market is a cheaper, more atmospheric alternative to Birmingham's for 2025. Plan your festive visit now!
Lorde made a triumphant return to Birmingham's Utilita Arena, declaring her 2022 show there was the best of her tour. Discover why the city holds a special place in her heart.
Hemel Hempstead Rotary's beloved Santa Sleigh is back, visiting 25 routes across the area. Meet Santa, get a free photo, and support local causes that have raised over £130,000. Find your local schedule now!
Santa is coming back to Folkestone from Dec 1-17! Meet him at Harbour Arm on Dec 12. Follow the sleigh with live tracker & support local charities.
Woolton Village hosts Brothers and Sisters of Soul: Motown Spectacular on Friday 5th December. Tickets £12. Enjoy classic hits, DJ set & late bar. Book now!
Join Browns Brasserie & Charlotte Tilbury for an exclusive beauty evening on 20th November. Enjoy a masterclass, bubbles & festive glamour. Book now!
Coca-Cola's iconic Christmas truck tour returns for 2025, visiting 15 UK cities. Will Birmingham make the list? Find dates and locations for the festive event.
Birmingham Dogs Home announces 'Santa Paws' Christmas fundraising events in Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Meet Santa, enjoy craft fayres, and support homeless dogs.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck is touring 15 UK cities for 2025. Get the latest on stops, dates, and its charity partnership with FareShare.
Experience the magic of Bournville's Christmas Festival on Saturday, November 29. Enjoy festive stalls, a lights switch-on, and Santa's Grotto. Free entry!
Join the festive fun in Hinckley! A Christmas walking trail with prizes awaits at the lights switch-on event on November 21. Enjoy free parking and family activities.
Discover the 2025 prices for beer, sausages, and chips at Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market. See what's changed and what visitors are saying about the festive costs.
Discover the full schedule for Sandwell's 2025 Christmas lights switch-ons. Free family events start in Friar Park this week with live entertainment and festive fun across the borough.
Discover Gothmas in Birmingham this December 7th. This unique alternative market offers taxidermy, tattoos, and gothic gifts, a world away from traditional festive fairs.