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Opening on November 22 and running until January 4, 2026, the event will see the popular estate in Aberford transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland. Featuring an enchanted elf village and a magical fairy dell at dusk, the heart of the experience will be Santa’s North Pole: A Magical Journey. As part of the fully immersive journey, families are invited into a snow-capped North Pole, where they’ll first meet a host of cheeky elves and hear tales of Christmas from Mrs Claus before meeting Santa himself. Image credit Simon Dewhurst.

Opening on November 22 and running until January 4, 2026, the event will see the popular estate in Aberford transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland. Featuring an enchanted elf village and a magical fairy dell at dusk, the heart of the experience will be Santa’s North Pole: A Magical Journey. As part of the fully immersive journey, families are invited into a snow-capped North Pole, where they’ll first meet a host of cheeky elves and hear tales of Christmas from Mrs Claus before meeting Santa himself. Image credit Simon Dewhurst.

Opening on November 22 and running until January 4, 2026, the event will see the popular estate in Aberford transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland. Featuring an enchanted elf village and a magical fairy dell at dusk, the heart of the experience will be Santa’s North Pole: A Magical Journey. As part of the fully immersive journey, families are invited into a snow-capped North Pole, where they’ll first meet a host of cheeky elves and hear tales of Christmas from Mrs Claus before meeting Santa himself. Image credit Simon Dewhurst.

Opening on November 22 and running until January 4, 2026, the event will see the popular estate in Aberford transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland. Featuring an enchanted elf village and a magical fairy dell at dusk, the heart of the experience will be Santa’s North Pole: A Magical Journey. As part of the fully immersive journey, families are invited into a snow-capped North Pole, where they’ll first meet a host of cheeky elves and hear tales of Christmas from Mrs Claus before meeting Santa himself. Image credit Simon Dewhurst.

Opening on November 22 and running until January 4, 2026, the event will see the popular estate in Aberford transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland. Featuring an enchanted elf village and a magical fairy dell at dusk, the heart of the experience will be Santa’s North Pole: A Magical Journey. As part of the fully immersive journey, families are invited into a snow-capped North Pole, where they’ll first meet a host of cheeky elves and hear tales of Christmas from Mrs Claus before meeting Santa himself. Image credit Simon Dewhurst.

Opening on November 22 and running until January 4, 2026, the event will see the popular estate in Aberford transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland. Featuring an enchanted elf village and a magical fairy dell at dusk, the heart of the experience will be Santa’s North Pole: A Magical Journey. As part of the fully immersive journey, families are invited into a snow-capped North Pole, where they’ll first meet a host of cheeky elves and hear tales of Christmas from Mrs Claus before meeting Santa himself. Image credit Simon Dewhurst.

One of Tropical World’s pygmy marmosets has been matched with a female through a breeding programme. The male has now moved in with her at Drayton Manor Zoo.

Tropical World has hosted five male pygmy marmosets since 2023, supporting the European Endangered Species Programme by caring for them until they are required for breeding purposes.

The pygmy marmoset is the world’s smallest type of monkey, weighing just over 100g.

A vibrant mural depicting the city’s rich dance heritage adorns the Northern School of Contemporary Dance courtesy of artist by Herfa Thompson.

Launching on November 21, the seasonal extravaganza will include a stunning Christmas market on City Square along with a spectacular Winter Wonderland offering on Millennium Square including the popular outdoor ice rink. Featuring more than 60 beautifully decorated chalets and an improved layout, the City Square market will see a selection of artisan gifts on sale along with, Bratwurst sausages, seasonal food and drink and traditional Glühwein. Seasonal outdoor bars will once again be in place on City Square and Millennium Square along with the much-loved THOR'S Tipi in Victoria Gardens.

Launching on November 21, the seasonal extravaganza will include a stunning Christmas market on City Square along with a spectacular Winter Wonderland offering on Millennium Square including the popular outdoor ice rink. Featuring more than 60 beautifully decorated chalets and an improved layout, the City Square market will see a selection of artisan gifts on sale along with, Bratwurst sausages, seasonal food and drink and traditional Glühwein. Seasonal outdoor bars will once again be in place on City Square and Millennium Square along with the much-loved THOR'S Tipi in Victoria Gardens.