Christmas

Peter Davison and Paul McGann

Two former Doctor Whos to switch on Queensgate Christmas lights

Fashion and homeware feature in TK Maxx’s Christmas campaign. We set out to find three gifts for £50, including delivery.

Three TK Maxx Christmas gifts for £50 with 4p to spare

Councillor Kirsty Knight, Conservative Group

Peterborough councillor launches Christmas hamper and shoebox appeal

Sentier's luxury fragrance advent calendar is now £109 in sale, saving shoppers a huge £420

Sentier fragrance advent calendar slashed by £420 in Christmas sale

I found the best pet advent calendars for Christmas 2026, including dog treats and 24 days of cat toys

The best dog and cat advent calendars to buy for Christmas 2026

Jo Malone London's Pine & Eucalyptus Scented Candle captures the magic of Christmas with its fresh, uplifting fragrance and elegant festive presentation.

Five gorgeous Jo Malone London candles for Christmas

Tempting Christmas gift collections from Cartwright & Butler and Prestige Hampers, packed with festive treats, sweet indulgences and savoury favourites.

Luxury Christmas hampers packed with festive surprises

Lovehoney’s £119 couples advent calendar contains 24 grown-up surprises and comes with free standard delivery.

Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar has 24 surprises

Inside Branson's Farm Shop

Popular pop-up farm shop near Peterborough announces dates for Christmas event

Forget chocolate, this Topps Match Attax advent calendar is the Christmas countdown football fans will love

The Match Attax advent calendar football fans will love

Impeccable hospitality at The Chesterfield Mayfair, from the elegant Butlers Restaurant to cocktails at Stanley's Rooftop Bar.

Christmas in Mayfair: An unforgettable London escape

Families have the chance to see Santa in Lapland

‘Bucket-list trip’ to see Santa Claus and Northern Lights in Lapland

Fit for a treasure chest: Hourglass's dazzling limited-edition palettes are every bit as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside.

Hourglass's limited-edition makeup palettes are flying off the shelves

Spa guests relax beside the pool at Bannatyne Wakefield

Spa day packages ahead of Black Friday that could save Christmas

The Giving Tree will be in Sand Martin House until December 4

Your chance to help city children in need this Christmas with Giving Tree

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour has been described as ‘better than on TV’

Strictly Come Dancing Live tickets an ideal Christmas present for fans
‘Seeing Nanna’s face light up was truly magical’ on evening out at Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour
Oliver Astley

The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut is topping Christmas wish lists, and it's easy to see why

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

Family Christmas holidays from £179 with Santa visits and festive fun

The Coca-Cola Christmas truck at Serpentine Green in 2018

Iconic Coca-Cola Christmas truck could stop in Peterborough this year

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

These Christmas family holidays with Santa and skating start at £129

Christmas gift ideas from Olaplex, Hourglass, Sweaty Betty, Hunter and Neal’s Yard Remedies, with beauty, fragrance and pampering treats for under the tree.

40 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from just £2.99

Have a cracking Christmas! Boots has launched three giant beauty crackers – Joy, Magic and Cheer – each costing £25 and packed with six beauty treats worth over £70.

Boots unveils £25 beauty crackers worth over £70

The e.l.f. Christmas gift sets I'd pick for beauty lovers this year and prices start from just £15

e.l.f. has a range of Christmas gift sets for beauty lovers

Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

Deals site Wowcher and Jet2CityBreaks have deals on trips to Christmas markets in Europe

Trips to gorgeous European Christmas markets under £100

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

Cars available to drive include the Lamborghini Gallardo and many more

Lamborghini, Ferrari and Aston Martin supercar driving experiences
It could be an ideal treat or Christmas gift for car enthusiasts young and old because there’s a big discount across 30 UK circuits
Oliver Astley

Could Peterborough experience a White Christmas in 2026?

Bookies reveal odds of Peterborough having White Christmas in 2026

The American Golf Luxury Advent Calendar features 24 days of golfing treats, including balls, tees, accessories and more, all presented in festive red, white and blue packaging.

American Golf's £129 luxury advent calendar is a golfer's dream

Parsonage Country House Hotel and Spa, Escrick, North Yorkshire

Yorkshire country house hotel spa stay down to under £55 per person

Get your order in now for Christmas turkeys - and save some money if you have a Nectar carda

Sainsbury's Christmas food orders are live and turkey starts at £7.20

Andrea Bocelli has performed for the royal family (Victoria Jones/PA)

Andrea Bocelli fan says concert was 'like a dream' ahead of UK tour

Ready for a mince pie? 'Tis the season to complain about Christmas arriving early

Half-price mince pies make an early Christmas taste test tempting

Christmas lights switch on 2025 in Peterborough City Centre

Date revealed for Peterborough Christmas lights switch on in Cathedral Square

Dermalogica’s limited-edition 2026 Advent Calendar features 24 days of skincare treats, with a mix of bestselling favourites and skin essentials.

Dermalogica's £546 advent calendar is here - and it's yours for £229

The team pictured in Peterborough city centre during December.

Joint effort saw help given to 1,350 people in city centre over festive period

OK, so it might be January - but you can make Christmas 2026 truly sparkle by snapping up this clearance deal

This artificial tree is just £15 in an incredible post-Christmas sale

Staff supporting the appeal

Record number of gifts donated to families in need across Peterborough

Peterborough College and University Centre students performing on stage.

Panto magic in Peterborough raises money for children's hospital

St Botolph's children perform the Nativity

16 pictures of children preparing for Christmas Nativity performances

Josh Stockhill hands over the pyjamas and games table to Zoe and Nikki from the play team at Peterborough City Hospital's Amazon Ward.

Cancer survivor (9) donates 260 pairs of PJs to children's ward

Taxi marshals will operate in Peterborough over Christmas and New Year.

Security marshals to operate in taxi ranks to prevent "predatory" behaviour

Action from this year's festive fundraising event.

In Pictures: Christmas Tractor Run brings festive cheer to streets of Bourne

Wing Commander Nikki Duncan with Nancy Johnson.

Pupil's winning Christmas card artwork to be sent to the Royal Family

Business owners Lloyd McPherson and Rav Singh hand over the money to LPP staff member Vaughn Williams.

Businesses give support to homelessness charity Light Project Peterborough

Sharron Toms, left, from Tesco Extra Hampton, makes the donation of dog food and coats to Tracey from the Light Project Peterborough.

Store donates food and coats to homeless pets in Peterborough ahead of Christmas

Peterborough City Council's HQ.

Council services to operate under different opening hours over Christmas

Cosori smart meat thermometer is sold on Amazon

Cosori smart meat thermometer review – a Christmas lifesaver (aff)

Pijus Malijonis and cousin Austin Valatka with the festive car. Photo by David Lowndes

Teen decorates car with 1000 lights to "bring joy" to others this Christmas

Queensgate

Christmas opening hours for Queensgate - including when you can park for free

Meet Santa at Sacrewell

What's on in Peterborough as we count down to Christmas Day

The team behind last year's run

Santa Claus is bringing festive joy to Orton TONIGHT in memory of loved resident

You can meet Santa at Queensgate this Christmas

When you can meet Santa at Queensgate this Christmas

Jack and the Beanstalk panto at the New Theatre.

A fee-fi-fo-fun take on a panto classic that's gone super-sized

Travelodge rooms vary wildly in price depending on the day or location you choose - but a new online tool can help you find the sweet spots and bag a bargain

New price finder tool could slash the cost of Christmas hotel stays