My wife and I are Australians presently living in London. We, together with a friend from USA, are wanting to experience our first White Christmas, but are unsure as to where we should go in the UK to do so. Can anyone give us some advice as to how far north we should venture to be 'guaranteed' what we are seeking?

We would like to be somewhere that provides eating and activity options, even if the latter is simply wandering the area (although never having experienced a snow winter, don't really know how realistic this is). Would we be correct in assuming most accommodation and activity options will be closed at that time of year?

Any advice would be most appreciated.

Cheers, Peter