Tai time
Book 24 hours in advance for the traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony at England's first Chinese tea house, in Bath, or simply turn up and enjoy a cuppa - choose from 20 teas including jasmine, oolong and chrysanthemum.
Open Mon-Sat.10am-6.30pm. The Tai Tai Teahouse, 51 Walcot Street, Bath (01225 444122).
Let off steam
Travel by steam train through North Wales for the first time in 60 years on the reopened West Highland Railway from Caernarfon to Waunfawr in the foothills of Snowdonia.
For information, call 01766 512340.
Light opera
Brave the crowds on London's Oxford Street as Charlotte Church turns on the Christmas lights, then join the child star in a festive singalong.
November 21, 6pm. 1st floor balcony, HMV, opposite Bond Street Station.
Pilgrim party
The biggest Thanksgiving festival outside the US takes place this week in Plymouth, where the Pilgrim Fathers spent their last night before setting off on the Mayflower to the New World. November 23-26. Free.
For details of events, call 01752 202500 or visit www.plymouth-chamber.co.uk/thanks.html
Wrapped attention
Get your gifts wrapped up in advance at this selling exhibition of contemporary crafts, specialising in wood, metal, glass and jewellery, including work by more than 60 artists.
Until January 14. Free. 10am-5pm Mon-Sat and 2pm-5pm Sun. Shipley Art Gallery, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear (0191-477 1495).
Model army
Scaled-down versions of arms and armaments are on display in Arms in Miniature, including models given to the Duke of Wellington by Tsar Alexander I.
Until January 14. 10.30am-4.30pm. £4.90/£3.90/£14.90. Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive, Leeds (0990 106666).
First twitch
Discover the winter birds of HolyRood Park and Bawsinch on a bird-watching for beginners walk. Wear stout footwear, outdoor clothing and don't forget your binoculars.
November 18, 19. Free. 1pm-3pm. Duddingston Loch Car Park, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh (0131-556 1761).
Into the unknown
Explore the world of weeping statues and ghostly photographs, walk through a wall and part with a hair to reveal your genetic future at the Museum of the Unknown.
Until February 4. Free. Noon-6.30pm, Wed-Sun. Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, Southbank, London (020-7401 2255).
