Kick off the festive season at Platt Fields’ Shakespeare Garden with hot drinks, Christmas treats, a magical story trail and a festive quiz. Then stroll over to Market Garden for the elf trail and a bustling farmers’ market.

Finish your adventure at the Lakeside Centre, where you’ll find a free Father Christmas grotto (last entry 3.30pm), more refreshments, a live pianist, the Birch Community Christmas Choir and a big prize draw to end the day in style.