Christmas Inspiration - brought to you by APL Media • Wednesday 26 November 2025 Christmas magic in Leicestershire


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


Christmas in Leicester and Leicestershire is set to be full of festive magic. 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-winning production of The Sound of Music at the Curve Theatre 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. The fun doesn’t stop there, as a


whole host of fantastic events and attractions get the festive season roaring 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 Christmas. The Regency castle, which doubled for Windsor Castle in Netflix’s The Crown, will be transformed with stunning 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 Leicestershire 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, Leicestershire should be your top choice for a Christmas break.


Find out more Head to visitleicester.info/christmas for all the info.


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Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites & Residences


Step into the magic of the festive season at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites & Residences in central London


Twinkling lights, elegantly decorated interiors and the scent of freshly baked treats will create a winter wonderland to remember. From families to friends and festive travellers, every corner sparkles with holiday charm. This December, indulge in festive dining at TH@51, with seasonal


specials and limited-edition cocktails like the Candy Cane Cosmo and Mistletoe Martini. Guests can also enjoy the Christmas Eve menu, featuring festive indulgences and seasonal desserts, or experience Kona’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Afternoon Tea, elevated with holiday flourishes, spiced scones and rich hot chocolate — perfect for families or a festive outing in London. On Christmas Day, let the chefs take care of the cooking.


TH@51 offers a sumptuous five- course menu with seasonal dishes and thoughtful wine pairings, while Quilon presents an elegant South-West coastal Indian multi- course menu, perfectly paired with fine wines for a celebratory feast. The hotel’s courtyard and elegant suites provide the ideal setting for creating magical festive memories, close to Winter Wonderland, The Royal Mews Christmas Shop at Buckingham Palace and London’s iconic Christmas shopping destinations. Ring in New Year’s Eve in style


at Taj 51. Guests can enjoy a chic dinner at TH@51 with live music and sparkling cocktails, or a festive Gala Buffet at Bombay Brasserie with a live pianist — a joyful start to 2026, filled with glamour, gourmet dining and celebration. Share the season with bespoke


Christmas hampers and gift vouchers, perfect for festive dining, indulgent Afternoon Tea or rejuvenating spa treatments. Experience Christmas and


New Year’s in London at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate — where every moment sparkles with festive magic.


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