What's On

Here is some ideas of what to do when you stay with us.

Our central locations provide easy access to many attractions, restaurants and shopping areas to ensure there is plenty to do whilst staying at The Spires.

The following are some of the 2025 event highlights taking place in each location. These include one-off events, carnivals, food festivals and local cultural events. 

Aberdeen

Looking ahead to the festive season and the fun that it brings. From mid-November until late December the Aberdeen Christmas Village will come to life in Broad Street complete with open-air ice rink, fairground rides and plenty of food stalls. 

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Birmingham

Events taking place in Birmingham this Autumn include Birmingham Cocktail Weekend (24th to 27th October), Mind Body Spirit Festival at the NEC (15th November) and Birmingham Running Festival at Sutton Park (22nd December). The Frankfurt Christmas Market will be returning from late November until late December, held in Victoria Street and New Street.

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Cardiff

Take the family to Cardiff Halloween Festival at Cardiff Bay (25th to 31st October) and see the area transformed into a Halloween Island or experience Halloween Nights at The Red Dragon Centre (31st October). The Cardiff Christmas Market returns on 13th November and will offer stalls and food and drink across the pedestrianised areas of the city (13th November to 23rd December). 

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Edinburgh

Visit the Royal Botanic Garden and enjoy Christmas at the Botanics, a beautiful light and festive event (20th November to 30th December). Venture to Edinburgh Castle and enjoy the lighting displays on the castle (21st November to 4th January) or the famous Edinburgh Hogmanay on New Year’s Eve with concerts, fireworks and street parties.

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Glasgow

Plan ahead for the biggest event coming to Glasgow next year with the 2026 Commonwealth Games being held across the city from 23rd July to 2nd August. Prior to that, experience the George Square Christmas Market (22nd November to 5th January) and visit stalls, ice skating rink, Victorian carousel and amusement rides for children.

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