Everything you're going to want to do this weekend, right in this article.
GALLERY: What to do this weekend: 21-23rd November 2014
1 of 11COSY-IN ON DVD 22 JUMP STREET
As featured in this week’s Closer magazine get the uber-silly funny sequel, starring Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill on DVD out now.
2 of 11START PLANNING CHRISTMAS PRESSIE IDEAS…
If you haven’t already. Here is a Christmas gift guide for geeks ideas to get you started or inspire you more, click here.
3 of 11CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE AND SO IS WINTER WONDERLAND
The Grinch would have a real job stealing all the Christmas from Hyde Park's massive tribute to festive fun, which is back for 2014 from Friday November 21 at 5pm. Entry to Winter Wonderland is free. Other attractions at Hyde Park's annual sparkly Christmassy addition include a Giant Observation Wheel and two circuses, the biggest outdoor rink in the UK, the Magical Ice Kingdom and fairground rides to keep thrill-seekers happy. (Hyde Park, Nov 21 - Jan 4 2015).
4 of 11GO OUT AND WATCH JENNIFER LAWRENCE IN THE NEW HUNGER GAMES
The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 came out yesterday so what better thing to do when you go out…sit in doors and watch a J-Law flick on a very, very large screen.
5 of 11TV: NEW BBC DRAMA, WATCH REMEMBER ME
Recommended by Closer’s TV Editor, Hannah Wright, you won’t want to miss this supernatural drama, starring Monty Python legend, Michael Palin. ("Remember Me", Sunday, BBC1, 9pm)
6 of 11EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCHED ON
The capital's Christmas lights are switched on in unison, kicking off the official opening of all Edinburgh's Christmas attractions. Watch some dazzling fireworks and enjoy live music, with an estimated total 1,250 performers and Arlene Stuart from Forth Radio. (At George Street, Edinburgh, Free Entry, 13:30 - 17:00).
7 of 11OUTDOOR FUN: LIVERPOOL’S ICE FESTIVAL
Closes 5th January so why not go this weekend? Where: Chavasse Park. Join Liverpool ONE for the return of their enchanting Ice Festival - the urban ice experience that will put you in the Christmas spirit. There’s an ice-rink, a real ice bar and you may even see some REAL PENGUINS!
8 of 11EXETER CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS MARKET
Pop over and see the twinkling lights and a buzzy, festive atmosphere at this Devon city’s Yuletide market. From 20th November – 20th December. (More information: heartofdevon.co.uk.)
9 of 11EXHIBITION: MANCHESTER ART GALLERY: THE SENSORY WAR 1914 – 2014
Until 25 January 2014: Marking the centenary of the First World War, this exhibition examines artists’ responses to the trauma of conflict. Paintings by artists such as Henry Lamb, Paul Nash and Otto Dix have been brought together with works by the hibakusha, Hiroshima survivors. (Fore more information, visit Manchestergalleries.org)
10 of 11STAY IN AND MAKE WINTER BROWNIES WITH THIS CLOSER RECIPE
As the cold weather sets in, try making these yummy winter brownies to keep you warm with a cuppa! Check out the recipe here.
11 of 11STAY IN, KEEP WARM AND READ THIS BOOK
Waiting For Doggo, by Mark B Mill, available on hardback, paperback and Kindle. Closer reviews have give it four stars in this week's magazine.