Victorian Christmas Market Returns to Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield's Victorian Christmas Market returns for 2025 with over 60 traders, festive entertainment, and free parking. Discover the magical two-weekend event.
Sutton Coldfield's Victorian Christmas Market returns for 2025 with over 60 traders, festive entertainment, and free parking. Discover the magical two-weekend event.
Nadiya Bekar, 53, admits career and partying meant she 'forgot' to start a family. She shares her story of festive loneliness and the response from women who feel the same.
Discover five brilliant family party games perfect for Christmas gatherings. From Articulate to Exploding Kittens, find fast-paced fun with huge discounts on Amazon and eBay.
Prince Louis, 7, charmed onlookers at the Together At Christmas carol service in Westminster Abbey. Read about the Wales family's festive outing.
Darren Mackenzie transforms his Yardley home into a free Winter Wonderland and Santa's grotto for families, offering gifts and photos at no cost. Visit 553 Hob Moor Road.
Discover Bunches' festive bouquets and plants, praised for longevity. Perfect for home decor or gifts, with prices starting at just £27. Shop the Christmas collection now.
Families can visit a magical reindeer grotto at Planters Garden Centre in Tamworth, just 20 minutes from Birmingham. Meet Santa, see Swedish reindeer, and enjoy festive crafts. Open weekends in December and Dec 22-24. Book now!
Amazon shoppers hail Herd Mentality as the perfect family board game for Christmas. Priced at £19.99, it's fun for all ages and has sold over 10,000 units. Discover why it's a hit.
Shoppers are snapping up real Christmas trees for a bargain £10.99 at Home Bargains. Discover the best festive tree deals from Tesco and Morrisons too.
Discover the festive enchantment of Alton Towers' Santa Sleepover experience. From a Santa's Grotto visit to themed hotel rooms, find out how it kickstarted one family's personal Christmas season.
Families are raving about Warwick Castle's festive Light Trail, calling it 'magical' and 'beautifully decorated'. However, cheaper midweek tickets are selling fast, with prices rising for weekends and school holidays. Book now to secure the best value.
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 has announced its next steps. Find out where to see the festive lorry, get a free drink, and capture perfect holiday photos.
The Independent's guide to the UK's best festive markets features Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market and Worcester Christmas Fayre. Discover dates, highlights, and what makes them special.
Discover where to meet Father Christmas in Birmingham and the West Midlands this festive season, including unique trips on the Polar Express train and Dudley Canal boat. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Shoppers are raving about Next's matching family Christmas pyjamas featuring a Highland cow design. Priced at £26, the sets are available for all the family, including pets.
A family-run Christmas grotto in Cwmbran is back, aiming to beat last year's £1,400 fundraising total. This year's proceeds support the Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. Book now via their Facebook page.
Amazon has slashed the price of the Cadbury Dairy Milk Christmas Chocolate House Kit to £12. This fun family activity includes 840g of chocolate to build and eat. Grab this festive bargain now!
Experience the magic of a traditional Christmas with festive steam train rides at Birmingham's heritage railways. Book now for Santa Specials and winter wonderland journeys.
Discover Statfold's Magical Santa Express near Tamworth. Meet Santa, ride an illuminated train & enjoy festive activities. Runs until Dec 23. Book tickets from £27.50.
The Old Rep's festive pantomime transforms Cinderella into a Birmingham tale, featuring local humour, vibrant songs, and a stellar cast. A must-see family show running until 31 December.
Get the whole family ready for Christmas with M&S pure cotton pyjama sets now reduced to £25.60. Perfect for festive comfort and matching family moments.
Experience a magical Christmas at Warwick Castle's Santa Sleepover. Includes elf visits, private Santa time & gifts. Prices start from £67 per person. Book now!
Linda Campbell, an activities coordinator at Springbank Nursing Home in Barry, has won a Bronze Outstanding Service Award at the prestigious Wales Care Awards for her two decades of dedicated service.
Kelly Osbourne shares emotional tribute to father Ozzy, revealing festive traditions 'won't be the same' following his tragic passing in July. Read the family's heartbreaking confessions.
Families can save with a 2-for-1 ticket offer for Drayton Manor's Christmas Wonderland. Experience festive rides, Santa's Grotto and more for just £25 for two.
Discover Baddesley Clinton, a stunning Tudor manor house near Birmingham, transformed for Christmas with roaring fires, festive decorations & a magical Snowman trail. Perfect family day out!
Victoria Beckham shares a poignant Christmas gesture for son Brooklyn amid the ongoing family feud. Discover the touching details and what it means for the Beckham family.
Zara Tindall confirms the Royal Family's Christmas plans will proceed with traditional events, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding Prince Andrew. Discover the festive details.
Bournville's charming Christmas Festival returns on November 29 with Santa, crafts & lights. Discover the unique alcohol-free tradition in Birmingham's historic village.