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Christmas Unwrapped Festive Travel, Days Out & Attractions


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Grab a taste of Caribbean soul — all day, every day at Turtle Bay


Turtle Bay was born from a simple idea: that life tastes better when it’s filled with good food, good drinks and good company


It all started when the founder, Ajith, stumbled upon Surfside — a little beach bar in Barbados where after- noons melted into evenings over cutters (Bajan-style sandwiches) and rum cocktails. Tat feeling of sunshine, rhythm and soul became the heartbeat of Turtle Bay. Fifteen


years later,


that spirit is alive in every restaurant. Te food is vibrant, the drinks full of colour, and the welcome feels like an old friend pulling up a chair.


laid-back island dishes that roll right into the afternoon. Choose two courses and two drinks for £26, upgrade to four drinks for £32, or go bottomless for £36.


Book a Christmas party for five or more people by 30 November and you’ll receive a £30 app gift*


SET MENU FOR £29.90 It’s a perfect place for get-togethers, date nights or work celebrations — vibrant, generous and full of true Caribbean soul. As the sun sets, DJs take over, spinning reggae, soul and R&B to bring the Caribbean vibe to life into the night.


TRY A CARIBBEAN CHRISTMAS Tis festive season, swap the ordinary for some- thing unforgettable. Gather your friends, family or work-


HAPPY HOUR? IT’S ALL DAY Cocktails are two-for-£13 and flow from sunrise to sunset, handcrafted and bursting with Caribbean flavour.


EAT FRESH, EAT VIBRANT From fiery jerk chicken and grilled fish to slow-marinated meats and colourful sharing plates, every dish celebrates the warmth and spice of island life.


mates and celebrate the season with sunshine, spice and island rhythm. Whether you’re planning a group dinner, festive brunch or late-night cocktails, Turtle Bay’s


set menus,


sharing feasts and drinks packages are designed to bring people together — no stress, just good vibes. Whatever the time of year, there’s


always a little Caribbean soul wait- ing for you at Turtle Bay.


ENJOY A BEACH BRUNCH Turtle Bay is open from 10am with free-flow coffee, tropical juices and turtlebay.co.uk


Christmas magic in Leicestershire


This holiday season, prepare for a fantastic Christmas in a city and county brimming with festive cheer


Christmas in Leicester starts from 19 November, when the Christmas lights are turned on. You can get your skates on at


the Real Ice Rink,


see the city’s sparkling Christmas lights from the Wheel of Light and explore the Christmas market. It’s also a festive time on stage with an award-win- ning production of Te Sound of Music at the Curve Teatre and Dick Whittington in panto at De Montfort Hall. With pop-up music performances and late- night shopping every Wednesday, Leicester should be on your destination list this Christmas. Te


fun doesn’t stop there, as a


whole host of fantastic events and attractions get the festive season roar- ing in gear. And roars are the order of the day (or night) at Twycross Zoo, as the evenings will be illuminated by its Lanterns of the Wild event. Step into glowing animal worlds and habitats as you explore a mile of life-size animal lanterns and the world’s first Gruffalo lantern experience.


Get in the mood at Belvoir


Castle’s Magical Night Before Christ- mas. Te Regency castle, which dou- bled for Windsor Castle in Netflix’s Te Crown, will be transformed with stun- ning lights, beautifully decorated trees and


themed decorations, alongside


wonderful Christmas events and fun for all the family. Hop onto the Santa Express at


the Great Central Railway. Ride in a heritage steam train through the Leices- tershire countryside for an enchanting meeting with Father Christmas and his elves. You can also enjoy a festive fine dining experience on the train to celebrate the season. With a host of other experiences,


including a Tudor Christmas at the 1620s House, a festive Tractor Run, Christmas fairs, concerts, pantos and a Winter Wonderland at the National Forest’s Conkers attraction, Leicester- shire should be your top choice for a Christmas break.


Head to visitleicester.info/ christmas for all the info.


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