Rugby Other Christmas Activities 2026

Visitors watch a dance performance before sitting down for a festive afternoon tea. The event includes holiday craft activities such as gingerbread decorating, as well as a visit with Santa Claus where children receive a gift.

Participants learn modern calligraphy fundamentals, strokes, and letterforms using a dip pen under the instruction of Lyndsey from Wild Sea Calligraphy. Each attendee hand-letters a glass Christmas bauble with festive words or phrases to take home. The session also provides...

Families journey through the Enchanted Kingdom to meet Father Christmas for a story, sing-along, and photo opportunity, with each child receiving a key to choose a gift from the Secret Toy Shop or make a bear. Interactive holiday experiences include...

Visitors can browse around one hundred indoor and outdoor stalls offering crafts, gifts, hot food, and homemade treats across multiple town locations. Family entertainment includes Billy Bates Fun Fair, circus and fire displays, a lion dance, dhol drummers, live music,...

Guests enjoy a festive overnight stay in castle accommodation alongside two-day castle entry. Evenings include themed entertainment located beside the hotel and lodges. In the morning, Santa's elves deliver a wake-up call and a gift for children, followed by breakfast...

Visitors gather in the open-air setting of the Castle Courtyard to sing traditional carols accompanied by live brass and choral accompaniment. The event features a selection of stalls serving hot food and seasonal beverages like mulled wine. All proceeds raised...

Visitors view holiday decorations and twinkling lights throughout the historic estate. The visit provides a seasonal walk suitable for families and day-trippers.

Visitors take a ride on a vintage sleigh and explore festive 1950s-inspired Christmas décor and vintage cars. Children can meet Santa to share their holiday wishes, choose a gift in the Elves' Toy Shop, and take home a Christmas goody...

Owners can show off their dogs in a variety of festive show categories, including Best Christmas Jumper, Prettiest Pooch, and Waggiest Tail. Winners and runners-up from each category advance to compete in the Best in Show final round. Each category...

Participants dress in provided Santa suits to run, jog, or walk a 5-kilometre route through the scenic deer park of Packington Estate. Every finisher receives a commemorative medal and bottled water upon crossing the finish line. Onsite marquees provide space...

Participants can run or walk a relaxed 5K route through War Memorial Park, starting and finishing near the main Visitors Centre. The event includes festive entertainment, a warm-up session with a personal trainer, and fancy dress competitions for both participants...

Participants walk, jog, or run an approximately 5km route through Victoria Park dressed in elf costumes, Christmas jumpers, or festive accessories. The Leicester University Students' Union serves as an indoor base with registration, toilets, and refreshments. Each participant receives a...

Families gather in a decorated venue alongside Father Christmas and his helpers for storytelling, gingerbread decorating, and children's crafts. Each child meets Father Christmas individually and receives a small chocolate selection box. The festive session is a shared group experience...

Families visit the grotto to meet Santa in person and take festive photos together. The indoor holiday gathering is hosted at The Highlife Centre.

This workshop celebrates Tudor festive traditions and explores how holiday preparations relied on available seasonal natural resources. Children learn about the twelve days of Christmas through interactive history. Participants also get hands on to create a mini kissing bough, a...

Participants craft a winter ornament by weaving willow and other natural materials into a mini reindeer and mini Christmas tree. The workshop takes place with rangers meeting attendees at the Education Centre behind the Visitor Centre.

Park rangers guide participants in building a seasonal wreath using a reusable willow base and supplied natural materials. While assembling freshly cut evergreen boughs, attendees also learn about the traditional folklore and historical meanings behind festive greenery.

Participants weave a mini willow reindeer and a willow Christmas tree to assemble a seasonal mantlepiece ornament. Lights and decorative elements are provided to customize the finished winter scene. The workshop meets at the Visitor Centre.

Participants take part in a step-by-step acrylic painting session led by Jessi Illustrates, designed for all skill levels to complete a festive canvas scene to take home. The museum cafe serves food and refreshments throughout the evening, offering snacks, cakes,...

Participants learn the art of melting wax, mixing fragrances, and adding colour to luxury creations with guidance from a professional. The workshop uses natural, vegan, plant-based wax and cruelty-free, non-toxic fragrances in an informal setting. Attendees can enjoy unlimited tea...

Participants learn how to cut glass and design abstract tree and snowflake decorations using a wide choice of transparent and opaque colors. All necessary crafting tools and safety equipment are provided during the session. Completed decorations are subsequently fired in...

The Danger! Ceilidh Band performs live folk music for an evening of social dancing. A caller provides live step-by-step instructions throughout the night, making dances accessible for participants of all skill levels.

Participants gather in the site's Victorian kitchen to create a traditional Victorian Christmas pudding to take home for Christmas Day. A Victorian cook supplies all necessary ingredients and guides the session. The gathering concludes with thirty minutes allocated for included...

Participants crochet a Jack Frost doll alongside Kerry Lord and the TOFT team in the Old Shire Hall. Materials provided include pure wool yarn, toy stuffing, a crochet hook, eye thread, a wool needle, and a pattern. Hot and cold...

Participants learn how to craft a Christmas wreath to take home using provided, sustainably sourced natural foliage and living materials. The session includes complimentary prosecco, cake, tea, coffee, and soft drinks.

Florist Jaquetta Denham leads a workshop guiding participants through assembling a handcrafted Christmas wreath to take home. Attendees work with sustainably sourced, reusable bases and locally gathered greenery such as eucalyptus, spruce, ferns, and variegated foliage. A glass of mulled...

Participants create a custom leather holiday ornament using rare historic gilt leather-making techniques. Led by Beth Elford, the hands-on workshop covers embossing with wooden moulds and hand punches, applying delicate metal leaf, and Mecca gilding methods. Attendees also learn about...

Guests craft their own wreath using seasonal foliage and decorations under the guidance of expert florists. A glass of Prosecco is served to attendees upon arrival.

Artist Ursula Westwood leads a workshop demonstrating wet and needle felting techniques. Attendees craft three unique cards to take home while enjoying a selection of refreshments. All necessary materials are supplied for the session.

Participants learn the traditional heritage craft of willow weaving to make seasonal decorations such as stars and wreaths. Guided by tutor demonstrations, attendees learn how to choose and prepare materials, use appropriate tools, and practice various weaving techniques. Everyone finishes...

Participants take part in a hands-on, full-day creative workshop to craft genuine stained glass holiday decorations. Guided through the Tiffany copper foil technique, attendees learn how to cut glass, apply copper foil, and solder their designs into finished ornaments. All...

Lamport Hall's Tudor House offers a Christmas experience where children meet Father Christmas for a personalized gift and story. Adults receive a warm drink and mince pie. Children can decorate cards and write letters. A Christmas Market with over 100...

Soar above Leicester on the Giant Wheel, offering spectacular 360-degree views of the city and beyond. Operating from October 2025 through January 2025, this 35-meter observation wheel provides a unique perspective, whether you visit its Belgrave Road location or its...

The Festive Murder Mystery Evening at Coombe Abbey invites guests to interact and dine while solving a crime. The event includes food and holiday spirit.

Experience a truly magical Christmas at The Children's Play Village. Join Santa and The Singing Princess for enchanting storybook adventures filled with music, dance, and festive surprises. Each child receives a special gift from Santa. After Christmas, enjoy delightful play...

Step into a magical holiday season at St Mary's Guildhall with their exciting Christmas 2026 events. They offer a range of experiences, from enchanting storytelling with Father Christmas and festive afternoon teas with carols, to immersive Tudor and Victorian Christmas...