The holiday season last year was, at best, overshadowed, and this year is a chance to indulge and revel in all things festive and fun. Fireside chats, full-to-the-brim glasses of mulled wine, and quirky family traditions are right around the corner, and we can’t wait to get started. With venues welcoming us all back in and many plans with loved ones on offer, it can be difficult to choose where your next memories should be made. We’ve created a handy list of Bonfire Night celebrations and Christmas festivities to pencil into your calendar now.

Bonfire Night Fireworks Displays

Whether it is an extravagant firework show or a dramatic bonfire, we’ve got a selection of some of 2021’s highly anticipated annual Guy Fawkes night events taking place across the country. With many sold out already, here's options to visit with tickets still available. 

Battersea Park Fireworks

London

6th - 7th November 

Lewes Bonfire Celebrations

Sussex

5th November

Cirencester Bonfire Night

5th November

Cirencester

Unmissable Christmas Festivities 

Christmas at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire 

Get into the seasonal spirit with twinkling lights, Nutcracker performances, and an abundance of festive food and drink. Blenheim Palace’s festive transformation is not to be missed! Visit the extravaganza from the 19th of November to the 2nd of January.

Skate at Somerset House with Moet & Chandon, London

This well known and loved ice rink is a winter highlight for Londoners. With its stunning architectural background and 40ft Christmas tree, it’s also worth travelling for. Lace up and enjoy a steaming hot chocolate or chilled glass of Moet & Chandon from the 17th of November to the 16th of January.

Christmas at the Botanics, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Stunning light tunnels and adorned pathways transform the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh into a magical holiday dreamscape. Local street food vendors offer irresistible fare alongside the stunning lights. Experience the spectacle from the 25th of November to the 2nd of January.

Glow Wild at Wakehurst, Sussex

Go for a festive ramble at Wakehurst and admire the hand-crafted lanterns, magical projections and one-of-a-kind installations. Once you’ve reached your destination, the walled garden, you can marvel at the glowworms lighting up the night as well as the tallest living Christmas tree. Enjoy the experience from the 25th of November to the 2nd of January.

Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London

There’s something for everyone in the festive bonanza that is Winter Wonderland. With stalls aplenty, themed restaurants, rides, workshops, and a large ice rink, you can spend an entire day without doing the same thing twice. This year’s event runs from the 19th of November to the 3rd of January.

Castle of Light, Edinburgh Castle

Prepare to be dazzled as this iconic landmark gets lit up for the season. Expect stunning visuals and state of the art light installations. Bask in the holiday spirit alongside rich history from the 19th of November to the 9th of January.