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A look at the new Cheltenham Christmas market

Cheltenham Christmas Market

Cotswold Life

Candia McKormack

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Christmas in Cheltenham promises to be better than ever this year, and it includes the new Cheltenham Christmas Market.

Oxford Christmas Market

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The best Christmas Markets in England 2021

Cate Crafter

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Keep poinsettias away from draughts and direct heat and keep moist

Lancashire Life

The story behind your Christmas poinsettias

Linda Viney

'Beth Chatto Lake', Gideon Chilton, Flickr, CC 2.0

Essex Life

Christmas in Essex: 9 magical places to visit in winter

Hannah Gildart

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Stedham Common heathlands at dawn

Sussex Life

5 of the best art walks in Sussex

Faye Bartle

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Christmas lights decorate a lawn in attractive patters and around trees

Dorset Magazine

Fab festive light trails, illuminations, and switch-ons across Dorset

Martha Griffiths

A table adorned with wine glasses, pinecones, and Christmas decorations

Dorset Magazine

Christmas day dinner 2021: 11 delicious places to go in Dorset

Martha Griffiths

A woman with festively painted nails ties a bow on a Christmas present.

Dorset Magazine

The 11 best Christmas markets in Dorset 2021

Martha Griffiths

The cast of Beauty and the Beast pose in costume

Dorset Magazine

The best Christmas pantos heading to Dorset 2021

Martha Griffiths

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A close up of the branches of a Christmas tree adorned with lights and gold/red ornaments

Dorset Magazine

Where to get your Christmas tree in Dorset 2021

Martha Griffiths

A close up of Santa in a red suit with white gloves on

Dorset Magazine

Where to see Santa in Dorset this Christmas

Martha Griffiths

Creating Christmas magic across the county

Derbyshire Life

3 fabulously festive Derbyshire towns

Nathan Fearn

Silver snowflake decorations hang in front of a stall at a Christmas market

Cornwall Life

The 11 best Christmas markets in Cornwall 2021

Martha Griffiths

A dazzling display of Christmas lights against the night sky

Cornwall Life

Fab festive light trails, illuminations, and switch-ons across Cornwall

Martha Griffiths

Festive afternoon tea in Cornwall. Photo credit: Jelleke Vannoteghem / Unsplash

Cornwall Life

7 delicious festive afternoon teas to try in Cornwall 2021

Martha Griffiths

Benton End at Hadleigh,

Suffolk Magazine

Benton End: the rebirth of a Suffolk artists' haven

By Jayne Lindill

Richard E. Grant, with daughter Olivia Grant and wife Joan Washington

Cotswold Life

Actor Richard E Grant’s emotional tribute in support of Longfield’s...

Candia McKormack

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A warmly lit Christmas tree decorated with gold and red baubles

Cornwall Life

Where to get your Christmas tree in Cornwall 2021

Martha Griffiths

Harthill Tuppers outside The Phoenix Inn, Ridgeway, December 2015

Derbyshire Life

Christmas traditions in Derbyshire

Nathan Fearn

Two piglets wearing Santa hats.

Devon Life

The 7 best Devon family attractions to visit Christmas 2021

Andy Cooper

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A canal boat on Taunton Canal

Somerset Life

Submissions are open for our Reader Photo Competition

Charlotte Skidmore

Pink, purple and blue Christmas lights adorn trees on a black background

Devon Life

Fab festive light trails, illuminations, and switch-ons across Devon

Martha Griffiths

A table has been set for dinner and decorated with festive colours, flowers, and candles.

Devon Life

Christmas dinners 2021: 9 delicious places to go in Devon

Martha Griffiths

A Christmas market taking place in front of Exeter Cathedral.

Devon Life

12 best Devon Christmas markets for 2021

Andy Cooper

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View from a barn conversion bedroom looking through an arched doorway.

Devon Life

Inside the Devon home shortlisted for House of the Year on Grand Designs

Andy Cooper

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Festive markets at Cirencester

Cotswold Life

Christmas markets in and around the Cotswolds

Vijay Arogyasami

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A festively decorated fireplace with two tables on either side that are laid for dinner

Devon Life | Win

Win an amazing festive break for two in Devon

Martha Griffiths

A rug can transform a room

Lancashire Life | Win

Win a £1000 rug from Alternative Flooring

Lancashire Life

Two little kids, boy and girl having fun on traditional Christmas market during strong snowfall. Hap

Hertfordshire Life

Christmas in Hertfordshire 2021: Top festive markets

Richard Young

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The Fine Feast hamper from Bakers & Larners

Norfolk Magazine | Win

Win a luxury Christmas hamper worth £250 from Bakers & Larners of Holt

Dominic Castle

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Relax in the bright and spacious Ye Olde Church House

Competitions | Win

Win a £5000 staycation in Cornwall

Eve Smallman

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A Christmas tree is surrounded by brightly stalls lighting up the dark cobble stones.

Norfolk Magazine

The 15 best Christmas markets in Norfolk 2021

Martha Griffiths

Jo Downs autumn leaves

Cornwall Life | Win

WIN a stunning Jo Downs art piece worth £520

Samuel Mathewson

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Food And Drink

Win a place on a Dartington wine weekend 'Crush Course'

A tour group stand around the vines

Devon Life | Win

Martha Griffiths

Sign up for Dartington’s ‘Crush Course’ and deepen your appreciation of wine.

Combat the cold at one of these cosy pubs in Hampshire this winter. Traditional English Pub.

Hampshire Life

10 cosy pubs to visit in Hampshire this winter

Cate Crafter

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Christmas gift basket with Bottle of red wine and cookie mix and chocolate drink in glass jar. Mulle

Essex Life

5 of the best Essex Christmas hampers 2021

Hannah Gildart

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Visitors to the shop for Christmas will also find Kimber’s own free-range Bronze and traditional white turkeys

Somerset Life

5 of the best Somerset farm shops for Christmas shopping

Charlotte Skidmore

'The hotel is beautiful and surrounded by 37 acres of pristine, landscaped grounds.' Picture: Grantley Hall

Yorkshire Life

Yorkshire's best boutique hotels named

Kathryn Armstrong

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Home Interiors

The story behind your Christmas poinsettias

Keep poinsettias away from draughts and direct heat and keep moist

Lancashire Life

Linda Viney

Poinsettias are a feature of Christmas in many homes and thousands of them are grown in Hesketh Bank.

A rug can transform a room

Lancashire Life | Win

Win a £1000 rug from Alternative Flooring

Lancashire Life

Gold floorstanding star, Nutcracker soldier black & white, and Christmas tree with black & white stripe baubles

Living Edge

Fill your (Santa) boots: on trend Christmas décor for 2021

Kate Houghton

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Foragers path medium amber candle

Yorkshire Life

Locally produced candles made in Yorkshire

Kathryn Armstrong

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Alison James has filled her interiors store with a rustic range of festive decorations and gifts for

Yorkshire Life

The tale of the Curious Merchant in North Yorkshire

Kathryn Armstrong

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Gardening

Make sure you visit this Kent Garden this autumn

Autumn is a myriad of hues at Great Comp

Kent Life

Anna Lambert

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Great Comp Garden near Sevenoaks, Kent, is wonderful in the autumn. Our resident horticultural expert Leigh Clapp pays a visit

Apples in the orchard at Rosemoor RHS Apple festival in Devon.

Gardening | Promotion

Autumn gardening: RHS tips on what to plant this October

Victoria Chapman

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Fall - gardening

Lancashire Life

6 things to do in your garden this month

Paul Mackenzie

Stefan Buczacki presents Caroline Caine with £250 worth of Webbs garden vouchers, along with a signed copy of his book

Cotswold Life

Stefan Buczacki judges glorious Gloucestershire gardens

Candia McKormack

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A watering can gently sprays water over a green field

Dorset Magazine

4 simple tips for creating a sustainable garden

Martha Griffiths

Lifestyle

Benton End: the rebirth of a Suffolk artists' haven

Benton End at Hadleigh,

Suffolk Magazine

By Jayne Lindill

LINDA DUFFIN meets the people behind a visionary project to revive Benton End, the Hadleigh home of artist-plantsman Cedric Morris and partner Arthur Lett-Haines, who nurtured and inspired some of the 20th century's most creative minds and...

Harthill Tuppers outside The Phoenix Inn, Ridgeway, December 2015

Derbyshire Life

Christmas traditions in Derbyshire

Nathan Fearn

A woman rests her arms on a wooden gate and turns back to look at the camera

Devon Life | Win

Win a personalised designer bag from Will Bees Bespoke worth £245

Martha Griffiths

Model wearing clothes from Sollo London in Reigate

Surrey Life | Promotion

4 reasons to shop at an independent boutique

Hannah Gosset

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Students studying for Derby Grammar School's unique scholarship programme in Derbyshire

Derbyshire Life | Promotion

How a unique scholarship programme can improve your child’s education...

Victoria Chapman

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People

Actor Richard E Grant’s emotional tribute in support of Longfield’s Christmas Challenge

Richard E. Grant, with daughter Olivia Grant and wife Joan Washington

Cotswold Life

Candia McKormack

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Actor Richard E Grant is helping Longfield Community Hospice, near Stroud, raise money for vital hospice care.

Butter Cups, biscuit base with chocolate and nut butter topping

Living Edge

Meet Rimi Tharpar, founder of Cheshire-based luxury vegan snack brand...

Kate Houghton

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Programme Name: Winter Walks S2 - TX: n/a - Episode: Winter Walks S2 - Nihal Arthanayake (No. Nihal

Lancashire Life

Nihal Arthanayake takes a Winter Walk from Arnside for BBC Four

Paul Mackenzie

Lancashire Life's December cover features specially-commissioned artwork by David Robinson

Lancashire Life

Preston artist David Robinson is the man behind our Christmas cover

Words Paul Mackenzie Photos Kirsty Thompson

‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ (2005)

Cotswold Life

Cotswold Greats: CS Lewis

Candia McKormack

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Things To Do

A look at the new Cheltenham Christmas market

Cheltenham Christmas Market

Cotswold Life

Candia McKormack

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Christmas in Cheltenham promises to be better than ever this year, and it includes the new Cheltenham Christmas Market.

'Beth Chatto Lake', Gideon Chilton, Flickr, CC 2.0

Essex Life

Christmas in Essex: 9 magical places to visit in winter

Hannah Gildart

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Creating Christmas magic across the county

Derbyshire Life

3 fabulously festive Derbyshire towns

Nathan Fearn

A warmly lit Christmas tree decorated with gold and red baubles

Cornwall Life

Where to get your Christmas tree in Cornwall 2021

Martha Griffiths

I Grew Up 80s is a celebration of objects from the 1980s

Lancashire Life

What's On in Lancashire - December 2021

Jade Wright

Travel

The 7 best Devon family attractions to visit Christmas 2021

Two piglets wearing Santa hats.

Devon Life

Andy Cooper

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Discover the best Devon family attractions for Christmas 2021

A section of the historic and beautiful building in UNESCO World Heritage City in Somerset, England,

Somerset Life

The best places for Christmas shopping in Bath

Charlotte Skidmore

People in Peppa Pig character costumes at Paultons Park theme park.

Devon Life

Why I am as big a fan of Peppa Pig World as Boris Johnson!

Andy Cooper

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lions footprint

Somerset Life

The mysterious big cats of Exmoor

Charlotte Skidmore

Photo of Tarr Steps a Clapper bridge across the River Barle in the Exmoor National Park, Somerset, E

Somerset Life

8 of the best places to visit on Exmoor

Charlotte Skidmore

What's On

A look at the new Cheltenham Christmas market

Cheltenham Christmas Market

Cotswold Life

Candia McKormack

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Christmas in Cheltenham promises to be better than ever this year, and it includes the new Cheltenham Christmas Market.

Creating Christmas magic across the county

Derbyshire Life

3 fabulously festive Derbyshire towns

Nathan Fearn

I Grew Up 80s is a celebration of objects from the 1980s

Lancashire Life

What's On in Lancashire - December 2021

Jade Wright

Horrible Christmas is coming to Cheltenham Racecourse

Cotswold Life

Things to do in the Cotswolds in December

Candia McKormack

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Meet Jemima at the Stephen Joseph Theatre

Yorkshire Life

What's On in Yorkshire - December 2021

Tony Greenway