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This week’s Friday Five is all about entertaining excited little ones in the countdown to Christmas – but also plenty for the adults too!

Grab your elf costume and a warm coat and head to the Barbican, to join in the Christmas family-fun and entertainment and watch the switch-on of the dazzling Christmas lights.

We’re into the first weekend of December, which means only one thing, it’s (nearly) Christmas! Whether you’re looking to take the family out, do some Christmas shopping or get a bite to eat, we have plenty of suggestions.

Shop4Plymouth's resident blogger Lucy Young @_Oceancityliving gets a start on her Christmas shopping.

Whether you are looking for festive activities to do as a family or catch a festive show from the West End, this week's Friday Five has some great ideas for things to do in Plymouth to keep everyone entertained.

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas… see amazing light displays, visit the magical rooms at Saltram House and shop for something festive and regional produce.  It’s also a great time to treat yourself to a dining experience at Boringdon Hall’s AA 3 Rosette restaurant.

Christmas is traditionally a time to get together and catch up with friends and family. With so much going on, let Plymouth Citybus take the strain.

This winter, get crafty and enjoy one of The Box's brilliant festive workshops.

Plymouth’s festive season officially kicks off with the switch-on of the beautiful new Christmas lights in the city centre this Thursday 18 November.

The Shop4Plymouth resident blogger Lucy Young @_Oceancityliving looks ahead at this year's festive season.

Whether you're thinking of starting your Christmas shopping, looking for ways to commemorate Rembrance Sunday or like the sound of an immersive experience, this week's Friday Five explores a few different ideas for things to do this weekend in Plymouth.

The days are getting shorter and there’s a chill in the air, but there’s still plenty to do in Britain’s Ocean City this weekend– including a very big bonfire to keep you warm!