But after walking even just a section or two of Shakespeare's Way, you'll come away with a newfound admiration for his strolling skills, too.

BBC: Following in the Bard��s footsteps �C literally

However the Barbican are not forgetting that Christmas isn't just for children and if you're after some riveting, visually compelling and side splitting entertainment come and see Last Xmas brought to you by home-grown theatre company DumbWise.

BBC: Buckland Abbey