The What, Where, When: 7 December

WHAT: Padstow Christmas Festival
Annual festive, family-friendly food and drink festival. www.padstowchristmasfestival.co.uk/
WHERE: North Quay Parade, Padstow, PL8
WHEN: 7-9 December


WHAT: Chocolate Festival
Featuring all things chocolatey, this is a must for chocolate lovers. There is a chance to sample a variety of exotic chocolates and cocktails too! www.festivalchocolate.co.uk/
WHERE: Southbank Centre, South Bank, Waterloo, London, SE1 8XX
WHEN: 7-9 December


WHAT: Guildford Antiques & Art Fair
With the festive season upon us, this fair will also exhibit a range of Christmas gifts in addition to the antiques on display.
www.glive.co.uk/
WHERE: G- Live, London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA
WHEN: 8-9 December


WHAT: Chanukah
Jewish Festival of Lights
WHERE: Worldwide
WHEN: 8 – 16 December



WHAT: Lighting of a Menorah
Boris Johnson joins a Rabbi in celebrating Chanukah, the 8 day Jewish festival of light.
WHERE: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN
WHEN: 10 December

WHAT: Ladies Kennel Association Championship Dog Show
www.thenec.co.uk/whatson/lkachampionshipdogshow
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
WHEN: 15 – 16 December


WHAT: International Tea Day
WHERE: Worldwide
WHEN: 15 December


WHAT : Fragrance Gallery
LUSH presents a free gallery to display all nine new fragrances by Mark and Simon Constantine. The gallery features visual and edible art, a light show and video installations and is not to be missed.
WHERE: Red Gallery, 1-3 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3DT. www.gorillaperfume.com
WHEN: 8- 24 December


WHAT: London International Horse Show
One of the World's largest horse shows with lots to be seen; from the Shetland Pony Grand National to Dog Agility and top level Dressage and Show Jumping, this is one you won't want to miss. www.olympiahorseshow.com/
WHERE: Olympia, London, W14 8UX
WHEN: 17 – 23 December



WHAT: Christmas Crackers Walk
This festive talk that lasts 45 minutes takes on the original topics of the man who embalmed his wife and the origins of the card game whist, amongst many more unique tales.
www.gotomidtown.co.uk
WHERE: Orange Information kiosk, outside Holborn Station
WHEN: 12 December at 1pm


WHAT: Christmas Story Walk
This talk escorts you to where the world's first Christmas card was printed and acknowledges the man who helped introduce the Christmas tree to our country.
www.gotomidtown.co.uk
WHERE: Orange Information kiosk, outside Holborn Station
WHEN: 14 December at 1pm


WHAT: A Christmas Carol
The production is set to feature puppetry and music, whilst remaining true to Dickens' original narrative.
www.waterlooeast.co.uk/ or call 020 7928 0060
WHERE: Waterloo East Theatre
WHEN: 3 – 15 December Then Dickens House Museum, 19 – 29 December


WHAT: Carols by Candlelight in St. Thomas' Hospital Chapel
St Thomas' will host an evening of musical delight in aid of the Florence Nightingale Museum.
Call the Florence Nightingale Museum on 0207 620 0374
WHERE: St. Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth, London
WHEN: 6pm - 10 December



WHAT: Wilton's Bric-a-Brac Market
Plenty of wonders could be up for grabs at this years' market, with Wilton's own props and costume department selling an array of unique items.
www.wiltons.org.uk
WHERE: Wilton's Music Hall, Graces Alley off Ensign Street, E1 8JB.
WHEN: 9 December


WHAT: Dazzle
Celebrating the roaring twenties, Hampshire County Council present 18 stunningly art deco dresses.
www.hants.gov.uk/gdc or call 0845 603 5631.
WHERE: Gosport Gallery, Walpole Road, Gosport.
WHEN: Until 29 December


WHAT: 'Best in Show': A Celebration of Animals & Birds in Art
The exhibition includes paintings by Susan Bower; drawings by Valerie David; etchings by Sarah Dunnett and metal sculptures by Mick Kirkby-Geddes.
www.kentmerehouse.co.uk or call 01904 656507
WHERE: Kentmere House Gallery, 53 Scarcroft Hill, York, YO24 1DF
WHEN: Until 6 January 2013