The space has been decked with a Christmas tree, hanging mistletoe and neon fairground signs, with a bar serving up a host of bespoke Christmassy cocktails, including Cinnamon Bun Espresso, Winter Berry Martini and Jameson Irish Coffee. On top of that, visitors can expect live entertainment like a Michael Bublé tribute act, karaoke, DJs and 'speed-quizzing' sessions.
One of London's finest shopping streets - Regent Street - hasn't been pedestrianised since the pandemic. But this Christmas that's about to change, because the road is going car free. For one day only, on December 6, customers will be able to do their Crimbo shopping without the risk of being hit by a double-decker, black cab or Lime bike.
After a major investment in Dublin and Galway, Kirsty Blake Knox took the family to the magical world of Elf Town at the RDS to see if it paid off. Here's how they got on. There's something unnerving about a group of small children (some your own, others unknown) getting ready to hurl fake snowballs at your head. How did I find myself in this position, you may ask?