{"id":2506,"date":"2024-12-06T05:55:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T05:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/?p=2506"},"modified":"2025-02-28T06:44:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T06:44:29","slug":"winter-festivals-in-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Visit Winter Festivals in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are lively festivals in December held in cities all over the United Kingdom. Holiday markets and special <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/places-to-celebrate-new-year-in-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Year celebrations<\/a> are highlights of these December festivals.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The best winter festivals and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/uk-annual-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">events in the UK<\/a> for 2024 &#8211; 2025 are listed here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Portsmouth_Book_Fest\" >Portsmouth Book Fest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Winter_Wonderland_in_Hyde_Park\" >Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Chinese_New_Year\" >Chinese New Year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Bath_Christmas_Market\" >Bath Christmas Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Festival_of_Light\" >Festival of Light<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Coastival_Arts_Festival\" >Coastival Arts Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Birmingham_Frankfurt_Christmas_Market\" >Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Tewkesbury_Winter_Ales_Festival\" >Tewkesbury Winter Ales Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Tunbridge_Wells_Ice_Skating_Rink\" >Tunbridge Wells Ice Skating Rink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Royal_Shrovetide\" >Royal Shrovetide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Winter_Solstice_at_Burning_the_Clocks\" >Winter Solstice at Burning the Clocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Kielder_Winter_Wonderland\" >Kielder Winter Wonderland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Christmas_Tree_Festival\" >Christmas Tree Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/winter-festivals-in-uk\/#Christmas_at_Kew\" >Christmas at Kew<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portsmouth_Book_Fest\"><\/span>Portsmouth Book Fest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Portsmouth, Hampshire<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Book Fest is held in several locations across the city. Visit this yearly literary event to meet the popular writers. Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and HG Wells are among the writers who have called it home. There is something for everyone, including meet and greets with literary celebrities and writing sessions. James Herbert, Michael Morpurgo, Andy McNab, and Jacqueline Wilson are among the authors who have previously appeared at Portsmouth Book Fest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Wonderland_in_Hyde_Park\"><\/span>Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Winter-Wonderland-in-Hyde-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Winter-Wonderland\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Winter-Wonderland-in-Hyde-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Winter-Wonderland-in-Hyde-Park-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Winter-Wonderland-in-Hyde-Park-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Winter-Wonderland-in-Hyde-Park-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Hyde Park, London<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The most popular winter festival London is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/things-to-do-in-hyde-park-winter-wonderland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park<\/a>. It lasts from the middle of November to the first part of January. There will be ice rinks, roller coasters, circus performers, and a fun market here. These get-togethers are the perfect way for your friends and family to enjoy a day together, especially the kids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chinese_New_Year\"><\/span>Chinese New Year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2512 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Chinese-New-Year-Manchester.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese-New-Year\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Chinese-New-Year-Manchester.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Chinese-New-Year-Manchester-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Chinese-New-Year-Manchester-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Chinese-New-Year-Manchester-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Manchester<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the winter months, Piccadilly Gardens is a riot of colour, music, and delectable fragrances. St Anne Square is turned into a scale model of Beijing. This lantern-lit market serves food from the top eateries in the city. Guests can enjoy a beverage at the pop-up Tiger Bar or engage in some retail therapy. A group of drummers and dancers will accompany a 175-foot paper dragon during the Dragon Parade.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bath_Christmas_Market\"><\/span>Bath Christmas Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bath-Christmas-Market.jpg\" alt=\"Bath Christmas Market\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bath-Christmas-Market.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bath-Christmas-Market-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bath-Christmas-Market-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bath-Christmas-Market-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Bath, Somerset<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the biggest UK festivals, Bath Christmas Market is set against the stunning backdrop of historic buildings. It is held in the lanes and squares surrounding the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. It features over 170 beautifully furnished wooden chalets with a large assortment of premium presents, games, apparel, and festive food and beverages. With delicious cuisine and mulled wine, the 18-day celebration has a terrific vibe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Festival_of_Light\"><\/span>Festival of Light<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Longleat, Wiltshire<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Festival of Light at Longleat House is the best UK Festivals. It has hundreds of lanterns lit up and depict historical, cultural, and mythological characters. The combination of coordinated music and light sculptures creates a captivating atmosphere. The attractions include thousands of themed lanterns and light installations, musical light shows, and scenic walks across the illuminated grounds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coastival_Arts_Festival\"><\/span>Coastival Arts Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Scarborough, Yorkshire<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Coastival Arts Festival is a three-day festival of dance, art, drama, music, and film. The dates of the Coastival festival are from February 22 to 24. This year marks the tenth year of the arts festival. About 100 events are happening in 30 locations in Scarborough, from pubs to alleyways. The historic Grand Spa, which has held multiple performances over the previous century, will welcome several well-known artists. To keep the crowd laughing over the weekend, the event includes stand-up comedians, immersive art pieces, and screenings of classic films.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birmingham_Frankfurt_Christmas_Market\"><\/span>Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2514 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Birmingham-Frankfurt-Christmas-Market.jpg\" alt=\"Birmingham-Frankfurt-Christmas-Market-uk\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Birmingham-Frankfurt-Christmas-Market.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Birmingham-Frankfurt-Christmas-Market-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Birmingham-Frankfurt-Christmas-Market-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Birmingham-Frankfurt-Christmas-Market-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unsplash.com<\/a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Birmingham, Frankfurt<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Frankfurt Christmas Market is the biggest outdoor market in Europe. It is the biggest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany and Austria. Bratwursts, pretzels, and gluhwein are among the delicious foods and drinks available to visitors to these markets. The Christmas decorations and oak counters will give guests the feeling of entering a winter wonderland.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tewkesbury_Winter_Ales_Festival\"><\/span>Tewkesbury Winter Ales Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The CAMRA Winter Ales Festival will take place in Tewkesbury in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/uk-in-february\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February<\/a>. Sample a range of authentic ales from various UK breweries. There is something for every taste among the more than four hundred international beers, ciders, and cask ales that are offered. Dance the night away while taking in live band performances. Visitors can join the Perfect Pub Crawl to discover the best pubs in the city or take a micro-brewery tour to learn the trade.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tunbridge_Wells_Ice_Skating_Rink\"><\/span>Tunbridge Wells Ice Skating Rink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2515 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tunbridge-Wells-Ice-Skating-Rink.jpg\" alt=\"Tunbridge-Wells-Ice-Skating-Rink-uk\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tunbridge-Wells-Ice-Skating-Rink.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tunbridge-Wells-Ice-Skating-Rink-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tunbridge-Wells-Ice-Skating-Rink-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tunbridge-Wells-Ice-Skating-Rink-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Royal Tunbridge Wells is a well-liked vacation destination for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/ice-skating-rinks-in-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ice skating<\/a>. During the start of the holiday season, from November 19 to January 3, Calverley Grounds is converted into a magnificent winter ice rink. Skating, festive food and beverages, music, and dance can all be enjoyed during this time. Visit the Tunbridge Wells Ice Skating Rink, the perfect spot for a business party, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/romantic-places-to-propose-in-uk-on-valentines-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">romantic first date<\/a>, a family adventure, or a fun night with friends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Royal_Shrovetide\"><\/span>Royal Shrovetide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Ashbourne, Derbyshire<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Watch a 16-hour football match in Ashbourne. This sport dates back to the seventeenth century. The Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football Match has very few rules, two eight-hour periods, with goals three miles apart. The leather ball includes a cork interior to help it float when it lands in the river. The game draws hundreds of spectators. Many people track the ball throughout the day as it moves through the streets, across surrounding fields, and into the river.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Solstice_at_Burning_the_Clocks\"><\/span>Winter Solstice at Burning the Clocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Brighton and Hove, East Sussex<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Brighton hosts the Burning the Clocks winter solstice parade to mark the shortest day of the year. Every year on December 21, a procession and bonfire are held on the beach. The festival has been running for almost two decades. Beautiful paper and willow lanterns are crafted by locals in Brighton and Hove. The atmosphere is beautiful, with around two thousand individuals participating in the march. The funfair proceeds to the beach, where a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/new-years-eve-fireworks-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spectacular fireworks display<\/a> is followed by lanterns passing over a blazing bonfire to celebrate the longer days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kielder_Winter_Wonderland\"><\/span>Kielder Winter Wonderland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Kielder Water and Forest Park, Northumberland<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/uk-in-december\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December<\/a>, Kielder Winter Wonderland is open on weekends. Visit Father Christmas in their woodland home, enjoy a musical performance, and meet a reindeer. Book a hotel for the weekend at one of the luxurious lodges in the Scandinavian style on the lakeshore of Kielder Water. It has a nature garden, a swimming pool, and a play area, making it the perfect family vacation spot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Tree_Festival\"><\/span>Christmas Tree Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Tree-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas-Tree-Festival-uk\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Tree-Festival.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Tree-Festival-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Tree-Festival-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Christmas-Tree-Festival-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Chester Cathedral, Cheshire<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">See the Christmas trees that the local stores and schools have decorated when you visit the Gingerbread Village. The Christmas Tree Festival will be held from November 22, 2024, until January 5, 2025. Carol music, a local group performance, and the ceremonial turning on of the Christmas tree lights are scheduled for November 21. Visit the Lanterns at Chester Zoo for a memorable nocturnal adventure. Savour delicious food while admiring the breathtakingly lit gardens with life-size animal lanterns.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_at_Kew\"><\/span>Christmas at Kew<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong> Kew Garden, London<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Christmas at Kew is held annually at Kew Gardens in London. The celebrations start on November 27, 2024, till January 5, 2025. The gardens feature a stunning path of lit installations, mesmerising light displays, seasonal treats, and lively music.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Winter festivals take place in scenic settings. They offer an ideal holiday retreat. Many events require reservations. Verify the business hours and make reservations in advance.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are lively festivals in December held in cities all over the United Kingdom. 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