Party with The Grinch

The Grinch is taking over the Windmill Village Hotel on Sunday 20 December for a family Christmas party. It's billed as Coventry's most mischievous Christmas party, and the afternoon is built around the character coming to life for families. He's not the only one making an appearance, though — Santa stops by as well, so the kids get both the Grinch and the big man in one go.

Beyond the characters, there's a children's disco with a DJ and a range of games and activities to keep the smaller ones occupied. The food is a two-course festive lunch, with separate adult and children's menus, and vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options available. The hotel is in Allesley, just off the A45, which makes it easy to get to from across Coventry and the surrounding areas.

It runs from 12pm to 4.30pm, with guests arriving from midday and food served at 12.30pm, so it's a proper lunchtime affair rather than a late one. Tickets are £38 per adult, £22 per child aged 4-12, and £11 per infant under 3. Booking requires a £15 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit per person, with the final balance and your menu choices due 30 days before the event.