5 essential events

Our Bryony selects five festive events where you can celebrate the season

Set among the historic buildings of the Weald and Downland Living Museum, a Christmas market offers more than 150 stands, selling everything from arts and crafts to tasty treats. Date 23-25 November Web www.wealddown.co.uk Stay at Bow Hill Farm Web www.bowhillfarm.co.uk

2 Steaming into Christmas

Join Eskdale Railway’s Santa Express, with festive food and a Christmas market at Ravenglass. Date 24-25 November, 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23 December Web www.ravenglassrailway.co.uk Stay at Ravenglass C&CC Site

Web www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

3 Winter trails and more

Join the Lantern Parade at The Alnwick Garden to start the festive season, and enjoy a Christmas market, winter trail and visit to Father Christmas. Date 24 November Web www. alnwickgarden.com Stay at Greensfield Moor Farm Caravan Park Web www.greensfieldmoorfarm.co.uk

4 Take the party underground

Join Santa in his grotto at Clearwell Caves, part of a Christmas Fantasy Spectacular in the ancient caves. Date 30 November to 24 December Web www.clearwellcaves.com Stay at Forest and Wye Valley Caravan and Camping Site Web www.forestandwyevalleycamping.co.uk

5 Sounds of celebration

Eastbourne Bandstand reverberates with festive music at its Christmas Day concert. There are also performances on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Date 25 December Web www. eastbournebandstand.co.uk Stay at Black Robin Farm CL Web www.selfcateringeastbourne.com