Seven great things to do in and around Milton Keynes this weekend

1 Victorian Christmas, Milton Keynes Museum, December 3 and 4The museum’s seasonal spectacular takes visitors back in time. Visitors will be greeted by the house butler with a welcoming tray of mulled wine (for those old enough) and squash (for little people), before they enjoy carols by candlelight in the parlour and Christmas crafts in the old schoolroom. A Victorian Christmas is by Royal Appointment too – Queen Victoria will be visiting. Make your own hot buttered toast the old-fashioned way in the farmhouse kitchen and nibble on freshly roasted chestnuts in the blacksmith’s forge. Be tempted at the Christmas market – and don’t forget to meet Santa and his elves.Details: www.mkmuseum.org.uk

2 Classical Christmas, Church of St Peter and St Paul, Newport Pagnell, December 3Milton Keynes Concert Orchestra will play an array of festive favourites while the aroma of mulled wine and mince pies wafts around the church.Details: www.mkco.org

3 Let the Revels Begin! , St Michael’s Church, Woburn Sands, December 4Travel back to the Elizabethan age for a seasonal celebration in song and dance featuring music of that time. Presented in period costume by The Cryers, a group based in Woburn Sands.Details: www.stmichaelsws.org.uk

4 An Audience with Father Christmas, Wrest Park, December 3 and 4Little ones will get to join in with festive fun and crafts before meeting the main man himself as he recounts some magical tales of Christmas past and hands out festive treats.Details: www.english-heritage.org.uk/wrest

5 Wolverton Lantern Festival, December 3A heartwarming family treat with music from the Wolverton Town Band.Details: facebook.com/WolvertonLanternFestival

6 The Barron Knights, The Stables, Wavendon, December 3The band are back with their highly acclaimed show Soundtrack of our Lives. Lots of new songs, beautiful harmonies and even more fun. Rolling Stone Bill Wyman said: “The Barron Knights changed my life”...that says it all for one of the UK’s most famous groups.Details: www.stables.org

7 Joanna Eden Quartet - Jazz at The MoviesThe Stables, December 4 at 11.30amA sell-out at Ronnie Scott’s from 2013 to 2015, Jazz at the Movies play festive favourites from the silver screen as made famous by Ella, Eartha, Frank, Dean, Bing and a whole gang of swingin’ cats. Expect vibrant music and droll presentation!Details: www.stables.org