Maidstone: Christmas Lights & Leeds Castle

 

This winter, experience the magic of Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle as the historic estate is transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland.

From the moment you arrive, you will be immersed in a sparkling world of light and colour, where every turn reveals something new. Wander through a dazzling illuminated trail featuring brand-new installations, including the mesmerising Neon Tree, the elegant Peacock Promenade, and the dazzling Ribbon Tunnel, each designed to fill your evening with wonder and joy.

Along the way, soak up the festive atmosphere with the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas all around you. Children will be delighted to spot Father Christmas making special appearances, while the festive fairground* offers even more fun and excitement for the whole family.

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Chepstow: Festive Christmas Trail at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre from 29th Nov 25

Chepstow Tourist Information Centre:

Help Santa find his lost Reindeer! Helpwch Siôn Corn i ddod o hyd i'w geirw coll!

Come and join our Festive Christmas trail! - Starting at Chepstow Tourist information Centre
29th November -24th December £3.50 per trail
10:30am-3pm, Monday -Saturday (Closed 12:30-13:30 for lunch)
*Prizes to be won*Gwobrau i'w hennill!*

Dewch i ymuno â'n Llwybr Nadolig - Yn dechrau yng Nghanolfan Groeso Cas-gwent
29ed Tachwedd i 24ain Rhagfyr, £3.50 y llwybr
10:30am-3:00pm, Dydd Llun-Dydd Sadwrn Ar Gau 12:30-13:30)

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Haverfordwest: Haverfordwest Superstars Event at The Edge Youth Centre on Fri 5th Dec 25

"Superstars" event at The Edge Youth Centre with Chwaraeon Sir Benfro / Sport Pembrokeshire
Friday 5th December.
Age 11+ / FREE / water & fruit available / prizes!
Come and try out table tennis, pool, golf, table football, air hockey, darts, archery, curling and cornhole.

Digwyddiad "Superstars" yng Nghanolfan Ieuenctid The Edge gyda Chwaraeon Sir Benfro ar ddydd Gwener 5 Rhagfyr.
11+ oed / AM DDIM / dŵr a ffrwythau ar gael
Dewch i roi cynnig ar dennis bwrdd, pŵl, hoci aer, dartiau, saethyddiaeth, cyrlio a twll corn.

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Hampshire: Hampshire County Council - Your Hampshire The Latest from your County Council

Have your say on the future of local government in Hampshire and the Solent area

The Government is consulting on plans to simplify local government in Hampshire and the Solent area, by replacing the current two-tier system with fewer, new single-tier unitary councils.

Included in Government’s consultation is our proposal, developed in partnership with East Hampshire District Council, to create four new unitary councils in our area (three on the Hampshire mainland and a stand-alone unitary council on the Isle of Wight), to replace the current mix of 15 county, district and unitary councils that serve Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.

Hampshire County Council’s proposal is one option presented for consideration in the consultation. Other councils in the area have put forward their ideas for local government reorganization too, in the form of five new unitary councils, which are also included in the consultation.

To find out more about all the proposals in the Government’s consultation, visit the Government's consultation web pages.

A hard copy of the Government’s consultation document and the proposals will also be available for view at each of the County Council’s 40 libraries from next week.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Brecon: Christmas Coffee Morning at The Guildhall, Brecon on 20th Dec 25

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St Athan: Christmas Market at Paul Lewis Community Centre on Sat 29th Nov 25

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London: South East London Elf Festive 5K Fun Run

 

Mental Elf is nearly here!

Do join us for Mental Elf, South East London Mind's Festive 5k Fun Run!
Event Details

When – 11am, Sunday 30th November 2025
Where – The Concert Bowl, Crystal Palace Park
Price - £15 individual entry – children under 16 run for free, £60 for a group ticket for 6.
Why sign up?

You will enjoy a truly festive run, jog or walk around the beautiful Crystal Palace Park. Dress up if you wish as there will be a prize for best dressed elf! There will be face painting, a tombola and a raffle with some amazing prizes generously donated by local businesses. These include meals for two at restaurants, cinema tickets and a Christmas hamper.

And if that's not enough, every registrant will receive a free National Trust family day pass valid until 27th March 2026.

Click HERE for further information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Lichfield: Whittington Preschool and Day Nursery - Donations for Lichfield Food Bank (last day 12 December)

 Information: Central HIVE Hub

Dorset: Swanage railway 'Father Christmas yuletide express' from Sat 29th Nov - Wed 24th Dec

For full details and to book in advance click HERE

Tickets sell fast – this event is a treasured part of Christmas for many local families. Book early to secure your place aboard the Yuletide Express.

Children under 2 years old travel for free but must sit on a lap - no seats is reserved.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison SSAFA Christmas quiz Thurs 27th Nov

 

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