The UK’s best socially distanced Christmas events and attractions

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. filmbath.org.uk Carols on the doorstep, UK-wide Recommended New measures announced to ease disruption for Christmas travel On 16 December, Brits are being encouraged to stand on their doorstep – much like they did during the weekly Clap for Carers event – and join in with an hour of lusty carol singing. This year, for those that don’t have access to one but fancy buying presents from local businesses rather than Amazon, VisitEngland is recommending checking out virtual shopping opportunities, including the Peak District & Derbyshire virtual market; the Bath Christmas market; the 1066 Country Christmas Shop; Wiltshire’s Vale of Pewsey Christmas market; the gourmet online shopping experience from Blenheim Palace; festive treats from Chawton House; and the Big West Sussex Festive Shopping Spree. christmasatstourhead.co.uk Illuminated Light Trail at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire This illuminated winter walk features lasers and light projections, plus a new installation, Heart of Stars, that scatters light beams over the lawns.