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Christmas Market Cruises 2026: River and Ocean Options from the UK

Sail into the festive season: Rhine and Danube river cruises that hop between Europe's great Christmas markets, plus ocean cruise options from the UK —…

A wooden Christmas market stall at night with an illuminated Glühwein sign, draped in fir garlands and twinkling fairy lights, with half-timbered buildings behind

Cologne Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Locations and UK Travel

Cologne’s Christmas markets 2026: verified dates and opening hours for all seven markets — from the cathedral market to the harbour — plus what to…

Christmas tree decorated with gold baubles and stockings with warm fairy lights

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2026: Dates, Tickets and Prices

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2026 runs 19 November to 3 January. Entry from £1, ice skating, the Magical Ice Kingdom and new circus and candlelight…

Prague Christmas market stalls glowing at night in the Old Town Square

Prague Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Flights from the UK and Tips

Prague’s Christmas markets run from 28 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Here’s everything a UK visitor needs…

Fireworks bursting above Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris during a night show.

Disneyland Paris Christmas 2026: Dates, Shows and Prices from the UK

Disney Enchanted Christmas runs from 7 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, and this year World of Frozen celebrates its very first Christmas. Here are…

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Christmas Panto 2026: The UK’s Biggest Pantos and Where to See Them

From Cinderella at the London Palladium to Jack and the Beanstalk in Newcastle, these are the UK's biggest venue-verified pantos for Christmas 2026 — with…

A decorated Christmas tree with baubles and fairy lights standing in front of a glowing stone fireplace.

Christmas Day 2026: Bank Holidays, Opening Times and What’s on TV

Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday 25 December, with a substitute Boxing Day bank holiday on Monday 28 December. Here's what the law says about…

Christmas market in Manchester, UK

Christmas Markets 2026: UK Dates Guide

The UK's Christmas markets for 2026 run from early November into January, from Edinburgh to Winchester. This guide lists the dates, opening hours, locations and…

Aurora borealis over a snowy pine forest in Lapland

Christmas Holidays 2026: Lapland and Northern Lights Breaks from £750

The best Christmas holidays for 2026 are Lapland Santa trips and Northern Lights breaks. TUI's Lapland day trip starts from £750 per person; Transun's Northern…

A large white cruise ship sailing on a blue sea under a clear sky

Christmas Cruises 2026: Festive Sailings from Southampton

Christmas cruises from Southampton let you spend Christmas Day at sea or in a European port. These are the festive sailings the cruise lines themselves…