It's official - the year is almost over. How? I couldn't tell you. But while I'm still getting my head around a rapidly disappearing 2025, the festive season is already in full swing around me. Between the end-of-year catch ups, very merry work parties and essential Christmas film viewing, I'm frantically trying to make sure I'm spending quality time with everyone I love before 2026 comes knocking. And if, like me, you're hoping to add a bit of seasonal sparkle into your socialising, there are heaps of things happening in the UK this December - whether you intend on ramping it up, or winding things down. In London, you can indulge your inner bookworm with a Jane Austen-themed Christmas, or indulge your palette at some gorgeously festive inner-city chalets. In Stratford-upon-Avon, you'll find the astounding stage adaptation of The BFG from the Royal Shakespeare Company, and in Bristol you'll find a wellness reprieve from the Christmas chaos with some fun floating saunas.
Ready to take on December? Here are the 8 bits not to miss this month.
