The What, Where, When: 27 November
WHAT: Lincoln Christmas Market. The market is returning for its 33rd time since beginning in 1982, welcoming more than 250,000 visitors every year to its 280 stalls packed with seasonal treats.
WHERE: Bailgate and Steep Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 3AA www.lincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk
WHEN: December 3 – December 6
WHAT: Hay Festival Winter Weekend. This year the 16th edition of the Hay Festival Winter Weekend will mark the start of advent in Hay. It promises to be a weekend of 'wondrous stories and roaring fires, great investigation, rigorous debate and great company'.
WHERE: Haye-on-Wye, Wales www.hayfestival.com
WHEN: 27 November – 29 November
WHAT: The North Pole Christmas Festival. The annual festival in the heart of Cambridge city centre offers a stunning 600m open-air ice rink, live music and a wide range of festive snacks.
WHERE: Parker's Piece, Parkside, Cambridge, CB2 1AA www.thenorthpolecambridge.co.uk
WHEN: 27 November – 4 January
WHAT: Dickensian Christmas Festival. One of the most popular Dickensian festivals in the country is back this Christmas in the traditional market town. There will be specialist shops, pubs, costume competitions and a traditional fairground.
WHERE: Ulverston Town Centre, Cumbria LA12 www.dickensianfestival.co.uk
WHEN: 28 November – 29 November
Lincoln Christmas Market 2014
WHAT: The Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair. This year's Fair promises to bring the pages of the magazine to life at Harrogate's HIC, showcasing talks, demonstrations and workshops from designers, artisans and growers.
WHERE: Harrogate International Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate HG1 5LA www.countrylivingfair.com/harrogate/
WHEN: 3 December – 6 December
WHAT: Image Christmas Snow Ball. The charity dinner dance is in aid of Help4Heroes and Crazy Hats Breast Cancer Appeal, with a three course meal and live entertainment.
WHERE: Hilton Northampton, Watering Lane, Northampton NN4 0XW www.hilton.com/Northampton
WHEN: 27 November
WHAT: Candlelit Christmas Concert. St Peter's Church is hosting a concert in aid of The Cadogan Tate Kids For Kids. Celebrity patrons, the Holmes' Celebrity Choir and the choir of Queen's Gate School will all be performing.
WHERE: St. Peter's Church, Eaton Square, Belgravia, London SW1W 9AL www.kidsforkids.org.uk
WHEN: 3 December
WHAT: Juniper Green's Farmers' Market. Launched in 2010, the farmer's market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month. Expect a range on all stalls, from meats, game and preserves to fudge, herbs and teas.
WHERE: Juniper Green Village Hall, www.junipergreencc.org.uk
WHEN: 28 November
Girls Day Out
WHAT: A Silent Night, Christmas Carol Concert. A special evening of musical performances with mince pies, wine and even special readings by Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford from The Apprentice.
WHERE: St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington Church Street, London. W8 FLA www.hopeandhomes.org
WHEN: 2 December
WHAT: Abbey by Night. Visit the unique and atmospheric Abbey by Night tour, giving you a rare chance to explore the exquisite Cathedral by candlelight. Guided around the candlelit venue by monks and historic characters, you will learn about history and the stunning art work.
WHERE: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans. www.stalbanscathedral.org/whatson/tours/abbey-by-night
WHEN: 2 December
WHAT: Whisky and Seafood Pairing Evening. Loch Fyne are celebrating St. Andrew's Day with this luxurious oysters and whisky pairing event, you must buy tickets for this event.
WHERE: Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll and Bute, PA26 8BL www.lochfyne.com/
WHEN: 28 November
WHAT: Royal Tea at The Grosvenor Hotel. Throughout December the Grosvenor Hotel is serving a festive themed Victorian Afternoon tea. Enjoy turkey and cranberry sandwiches, mini mince pies and Christmas pudding cheesecake in the beautiful lounge, after watching the 500 year old tradition of the changing of the guards at Buckingham palace.
WHERE: Grosvenor Hotel, 101 Buckingham Palace Road, London. SW1W 0SJ www.grosvenorhotellondon.co.uk
WHEN: 1 December – 30 December
Festive Afternoon Tea 2 - The Grosvenor Hotel
WHAT: Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair. London's oldest botanic garden is holding a seasonal fair backed with stalls of Christmas gifts and festive food
WHERE: Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Garden, Chelsea. SW3 4HS www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/
WHEN: 28 November – 29 November
WHAT: Natural History Museum Ice Rink. The museum is opening its outdoor rink, allowing you to skate in front of one of the most beautiful buildings in the Capital.
WHERE: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Rd South Kensington, SW7 5BD www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/ice-rink.html
WHEN: 27 November – 3 January
WHAT: Bath Film Festival. For Bath's 25th Film Festival they will be screening a wide range of films from documentaries and family fun to Iranian noir western vampire horror.
WHERE: Bath Box Office, Church Street, Bath, Avon. BA1 1NL www.bathfilmfestival.org.uk/
WHEN: 3 December – 13 December
WHAT: Girls' Day Out. Scotland's premier fashion, lifestyle and beauty event returns this year featuring over 220 exhibitors.
WHERE: SECC, Glasgow, G3 8YW www.girlsdayoutshow.co.uk
WHEN: 27 November – 29 November
WHERE: Bailgate and Steep Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 3AA www.lincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk
WHEN: December 3 – December 6
WHAT: Hay Festival Winter Weekend. This year the 16th edition of the Hay Festival Winter Weekend will mark the start of advent in Hay. It promises to be a weekend of 'wondrous stories and roaring fires, great investigation, rigorous debate and great company'.
WHERE: Haye-on-Wye, Wales www.hayfestival.com
WHEN: 27 November – 29 November
WHAT: The North Pole Christmas Festival. The annual festival in the heart of Cambridge city centre offers a stunning 600m open-air ice rink, live music and a wide range of festive snacks.
WHERE: Parker's Piece, Parkside, Cambridge, CB2 1AA www.thenorthpolecambridge.co.uk
WHEN: 27 November – 4 January
WHAT: Dickensian Christmas Festival. One of the most popular Dickensian festivals in the country is back this Christmas in the traditional market town. There will be specialist shops, pubs, costume competitions and a traditional fairground.
WHERE: Ulverston Town Centre, Cumbria LA12 www.dickensianfestival.co.uk
WHEN: 28 November – 29 November
Lincoln Christmas Market 2014WHAT: The Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair. This year's Fair promises to bring the pages of the magazine to life at Harrogate's HIC, showcasing talks, demonstrations and workshops from designers, artisans and growers.
WHERE: Harrogate International Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate HG1 5LA www.countrylivingfair.com/harrogate/
WHEN: 3 December – 6 December
WHAT: Image Christmas Snow Ball. The charity dinner dance is in aid of Help4Heroes and Crazy Hats Breast Cancer Appeal, with a three course meal and live entertainment.
WHERE: Hilton Northampton, Watering Lane, Northampton NN4 0XW www.hilton.com/Northampton
WHEN: 27 November
WHAT: Candlelit Christmas Concert. St Peter's Church is hosting a concert in aid of The Cadogan Tate Kids For Kids. Celebrity patrons, the Holmes' Celebrity Choir and the choir of Queen's Gate School will all be performing.
WHERE: St. Peter's Church, Eaton Square, Belgravia, London SW1W 9AL www.kidsforkids.org.uk
WHEN: 3 December
WHAT: Juniper Green's Farmers' Market. Launched in 2010, the farmer's market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month. Expect a range on all stalls, from meats, game and preserves to fudge, herbs and teas.
WHERE: Juniper Green Village Hall, www.junipergreencc.org.uk
WHEN: 28 November
Girls Day OutWHAT: A Silent Night, Christmas Carol Concert. A special evening of musical performances with mince pies, wine and even special readings by Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford from The Apprentice.
WHERE: St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington Church Street, London. W8 FLA www.hopeandhomes.org
WHEN: 2 December
WHAT: Abbey by Night. Visit the unique and atmospheric Abbey by Night tour, giving you a rare chance to explore the exquisite Cathedral by candlelight. Guided around the candlelit venue by monks and historic characters, you will learn about history and the stunning art work.
WHERE: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans. www.stalbanscathedral.org/whatson/tours/abbey-by-night
WHEN: 2 December
WHAT: Whisky and Seafood Pairing Evening. Loch Fyne are celebrating St. Andrew's Day with this luxurious oysters and whisky pairing event, you must buy tickets for this event.
WHERE: Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll and Bute, PA26 8BL www.lochfyne.com/
WHEN: 28 November
WHAT: Royal Tea at The Grosvenor Hotel. Throughout December the Grosvenor Hotel is serving a festive themed Victorian Afternoon tea. Enjoy turkey and cranberry sandwiches, mini mince pies and Christmas pudding cheesecake in the beautiful lounge, after watching the 500 year old tradition of the changing of the guards at Buckingham palace.
WHERE: Grosvenor Hotel, 101 Buckingham Palace Road, London. SW1W 0SJ www.grosvenorhotellondon.co.uk
WHEN: 1 December – 30 December
Festive Afternoon Tea 2 - The Grosvenor HotelWHAT: Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair. London's oldest botanic garden is holding a seasonal fair backed with stalls of Christmas gifts and festive food
WHERE: Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Garden, Chelsea. SW3 4HS www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/
WHEN: 28 November – 29 November
WHAT: Natural History Museum Ice Rink. The museum is opening its outdoor rink, allowing you to skate in front of one of the most beautiful buildings in the Capital.
WHERE: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Rd South Kensington, SW7 5BD www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/ice-rink.html
WHEN: 27 November – 3 January
WHAT: Bath Film Festival. For Bath's 25th Film Festival they will be screening a wide range of films from documentaries and family fun to Iranian noir western vampire horror.
WHERE: Bath Box Office, Church Street, Bath, Avon. BA1 1NL www.bathfilmfestival.org.uk/
WHEN: 3 December – 13 December
WHAT: Girls' Day Out. Scotland's premier fashion, lifestyle and beauty event returns this year featuring over 220 exhibitors.
WHERE: SECC, Glasgow, G3 8YW www.girlsdayoutshow.co.uk
WHEN: 27 November – 29 November