Can anything make you feel truly festive quite like a great pantomime?
Pantomime season is here at Gulliver's Valley Resort …oh no it isn’t! Oh yes it is.
The family-run theme park is the perfect spot for a festive outing, and this Christmas, families can enjoy an extra-special treat with a magical pantomime production.
This year, Gulliver's Valley presents Sleeping Beauty - a whimsical adventure filled to the brim with fun, laughter and plenty of magic.
Take a seat and allow the professional cast to take you on a journey full of twists and turns, with maybe a touch of audience participation if you dare.
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Will the spell break with true love's kiss? You'll have to book a ticket to find out.
Performances will run from 7th December until 4th January on selected dates, giving families plenty of opportunities to enjoy the wonder of this Christmas pantomime.
Doors open at 6pm where you'll be able to grab snacks and drinks and get yourself comfortable before the show begins at 7pm
A standard ticket to the pantomime costs £15 but if you want to step it up a gear and treat yourself this Christmas, then why not treat yourself to a premium pantomime ticket.
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With this ticket you'll get seated in the exclusive diners section where you can enjoy a meal whilst watching the show. Very fancy if you ask us.
Adults can choose from a chicken or veggie burger alongside fries and an indulgent chocolate cake, whilst children can tuck into chicken or veggie nuggets with ice cream for dessert.
There will be a fully licensed bar to order from with table service available, and you can get all this for just £24 per person. What a bargain.
Not sold yet? You can even get 20% off your pantomime tickets using the online discount code 'PANTO'.
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Valid for a limited time only so once they're gone, they're gone!
Why not explore everything else Gulliver's Valley has to offer whilst you're at it, from the Rocky Ridge Railway in Western World to the Lost World River Tour, there are plenty of exciting rides to ensure that all the family have a fun day out.
There's also a number of rides and play areas designed for toddlers, so no one has to miss out on the fun.
Just a 50 minute journey from Leeds, the site is complete with free parking so there's truly no excuse to go enjoy a festive day out with all the family.
Organisers of the Leeds Christmas Market have announced it will host two new bars for 2026.
Yes, we know it's only October...but is it too soon to be getting excited about Christmas? We think not.
The Leeds Christmas Markets are going to look a little bit different this year, as the owners of Thor's Tipi will be running the festivities at City Square for 2026.
Completely new for this year, the market on City Square will introduce two bars with different themes - a Scottish Highland Lodge and a Folie Ski Bar.
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Firstly, the Highland Lodge will welcome visitors into a spacious tipi filled with snug seating, twinkling lights, roaring fires and plenty of tartan.
Designed to welcome large groups, the lodge will have space for 280 guests inside and a further 100 outside, whilst the drinks menu will feature Highland favourites including Scottish beers and ales, a selection of whisky and even Iron-Bru.
Over at the Folie Ski Bar on Quebec Street, expect a relaxed festive retreat with the feel of an alpine chalet, complete with rustic wood detailing, fairy lights, faux fur throws and roaring fires.
The bar can accommodate 180 guests inside and 50 outside, serving mulled wine, boozy hot chocolates, Kirkstall Brewery beers and a selection of low and no-alcohol drinks.
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THORS’s director, Amanda Monaghan said: “We’re excited to bring two new bar experiences to Leeds Christmas market this year. Having hosted THOR’s tipi in the city for many years, we’ve had plenty of practice creating festive spaces and entertainment, so we know what customers love.
“We’ve listened to lots of feedback on what people would like to see at the market and we want to make sure we give visitors and residents of Leeds plenty of reasons to stay with us long after they’ve finished their shopping or a day at the office.
“The new venues have been created to cater for all ages and tastes and will be perfect for passing visitors, after work drinks or planned Christmas get-togethers. From the lively Scottish spirit of Highland Lodge to the cosy alpine atmosphere at Folie, there’s going to be a spot for everyone to settle in and enjoy drinks by the fire and plenty of festive fun.”
Tesco unveils Christmas Meal Deal menu for 2026 and confirms official launch date
Emily Sergeant
Tesco has officially unveiled its Christmas Meal Deal menu for 2026, and has revealed when it’ll be arriving in stores.
Spooky season may not have even arrived yet, but it won’t be long before the most wonderful time of the year is here and most of the UK’s major supermarkets have already started stocking their shelves with Christmas food, drink, and gifts galore.
Tesco has now unveiled all the sandwiches and snacks forming part of its iconic lunchtime meal deal selection.
10 new seasonal mains and sides have been launched this year, as well as some classics and returning fan favourites too.
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The retailer says its food on-the-go experts have worked hard to bring a variety of festive flavours and great-quality ingredients together this year, with something on offer to cater to all tastes and preferences.
Available in stores and online from next week, with Tesco Clubcard members paying just £3.80 or £5.50 to upgrade to a Premium Meal Deal, some of the all-new main options you can choose from in 2026’s festive lineup include the Fully Loaded Chicken, Stuffing, Braised Red Cabbage & Cranberry Sauce Sandwich, the Christmas Triple Sandwich, and the Pork Meatball Wrap with smoky sage and onion mayonnaise.
Other returning favourites include the Brie and Cranberry Sandwich, the Currywurst Sausage Sub, and the absolute classic Turkey & Trimmings Sandwich.
For veggies and vegans, there’s a new Tesco Plant Chef Christmas Veg Fest Wrap, and for those who follow a gluten free diet, you can grab the Gluten Free Festive Chicken & Trimmings sandwich.
When it comes to snacks to accompany those mains, the festive Mini Pork Pies and Pig in Blanket Sausage Rolls are returning to the lineup this year, alongside some new additions like the Pretzels with Salted Caramel Soft Cheese Dip, and Mini Cheese Twists.
The 2026 Tesco Christmas Meal Deal range will be in stores across the UK from Monday 12 October, and there’s thousands of combinations to try.
Clementine Hall -
1st November 2024 
