Christmas calendar of events
  Forest of Dean
24 November
Christmas Craft Show
Organised by the Forest of Dean Craftworkers Guild, grab your unique and handmade Christmas decorations, cards and gifts at Newent Memorial Hall from 11am to 6pm. Tel: (01452) 830107

Throughout December
Christmas Kisses
It just wouldn't be Christmas without a kiss under the mistletoe, so make your way to Over Farm to get your hands on ripe bunches of berries and prepare to pucker-up in December. Tel: (01452) 521014

Weekends in December
Winter Farmers Market and Christmas Fayre
Held at the Dean Heritage Centre every weekend in the run up to Christmas. Find stalls of gifts galore, alongside live music, local choirs and children's activities, including the opportunity to meet Santa, from 11am to 4pm. Tel: (01594) 822170

Santa Specials on Dean Forest Railway
Take a festive journey the kids will never forget aboard Santa's special steam engine. Children all receive a present and the grown-ups get mince pies. Tel: (01594) 845840

8 to 9 December and 15 to 16 December
Christmas Market
A variety of stalls selling everything from wooden gifts, pottery, knitwear, art, and jewellery to jams and original Dresden Stollen at Taurus Crafts in Lydney. Tel: (01594) 844841