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Staycation boltholes to book now (and with open fires to snuggle up in front of!)

The Pig, Bridge Place, Canterbury, Kent, hotel, boutique hotel, gardens, restaurant, bar

Kent Life

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Crisp days, cosy nights - walks to enjoy and pubs on the doorstep: winter is an ideal time to book a break away locally, and with some great deals on offer at this time of the year.

Oxford Christmas Market

Christmas

The best Christmas markets in England 2021

Cate Crafter

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Kent's Heritage Coast

Kent Life

Kent's Heritage Coast in World's Top Four

Anna Lambert

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Festive shopping in Malton

Yorkshire Life

Town centre Christmas shopping in Yorkshire

Kathryn Armstrong

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Lord Street.

Lancashire Life

Town centre Christmas shopping in Lancashire

Paul Mackenzie

The HIDEOUT at Cotswold Water Park

Cotswold Life

Hideout event to bring Hygge heaven to Cotswold Water Park

Candia McKormack

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Collection of Christmas present boxes on a light blue background

Cheshire Life

Town centre Christmas shopping in Cheshire

Jade Wright

Cheltenham Christmas Market

Cotswold Life

A look at the new Cheltenham Christmas market

Candia McKormack

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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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Soft cheese, like a brie, cur in half with oozing cheese coming out of it

Dorset Magazine

Delicious Dorset cheeses for Christmas

Helen Stiles

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Black and white bird with long grey legs and an upturned black beak - an avocet

Dorset Magazine

Christmas is a great time for bird watching in Dorset

Helen Stiles

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Louise Minchin

Cheshire Life

A Cheshire family Christmas for I'm A Celebrity's Louise Minchin

Joanne Goodwin

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https://www.visitcheshire.com/chester/moon

Cheshire Life

Christmas events in Chester for 2021

Joanne Goodwin

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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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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

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

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

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

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Festive markets at Cirencester

Cotswold Life

Christmas markets in and around the Cotswolds

Vijay Arogyasami

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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

Mature couple are enjoying sharing some paella from a christmas market stall

Surrey Life

Magical Christmas markets in Surrey 2021

Cate Crafter

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Friends Buying Candies On Christmas Market

Sussex Life

Magical Christmas markets in Sussex 2021

Cate Crafter

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Sarah Beeny and Family.

Somerset Life

Everything you need to know about Sarah Beeny's move to Somerset

Charlotte Skidmore

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 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

Food And Drink

Staycation boltholes to book now (and with open fires to snuggle up in front of!)

The Pig, Bridge Place, Canterbury, Kent, hotel, boutique hotel, gardens, restaurant, bar

Kent Life

Anna Lambert

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Crisp days, cosy nights - walks to enjoy and pubs on the doorstep: winter is an ideal time to book a break away locally, and with some great deals on offer at this time of the year.

Soft cheese, like a brie, cur in half with oozing cheese coming out of it

Dorset Magazine

Delicious Dorset cheeses for Christmas

Helen Stiles

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A tour group stand around the vines

Devon Life | Win

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

Martha Griffiths

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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Home Interiors

Top interior designs trends for 2022: 4 stunning looks you can recreate in your home

Deep, earthy, rustic tones are going to dominate the interior design trends of 2022 at Josies Interiors in Devon.

Devon Life | Promotion

Victoria Chapman

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Are you considering redesigning or revamping your home in the New Year? Here to share some inspiration for sprucing up your home décor is James Webster, managing director of Josie’s Interiors in Bideford, North Devon.

Keep poinsettias away from draughts and direct heat and keep moist

Lancashire Life

The story behind your Christmas poinsettias

Linda Viney

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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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

Win exciting art history, literature and garden history lectures worth £315.00 at The Course

Napoleon Crossing the Alps by Jacques-Louis David

Surrey Life | Win

Cate Crafter

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Win the chance to enrich your mind with a stimulating set of lectures on Art, History, Music and more worth £315!

Benton End at Hadleigh,

Suffolk Magazine

Benton End: the rebirth of a Suffolk artists' haven

By Jayne Lindill

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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People

A Cheshire family Christmas for I'm A Celebrity's Louise Minchin

Louise Minchin

Cheshire Life

Joanne Goodwin

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How Louise Minchin will be spending Christmas 2021 in a year that saw her leave BBC Breakfast and enter the after I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! castle

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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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

Things To Do

7 Festive things to do in Kent this Christmas

Carnival of the Baubles in Ashford

Kent Life

Anna Lambert

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Family trails, skating and concerts are just some of the fabulous festive things to do in Kent this Christmas.

The HIDEOUT at Cotswold Water Park

Cotswold Life

Hideout event to bring Hygge heaven to Cotswold Water Park

Candia McKormack

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Black and white bird with long grey legs and an upturned black beak - an avocet

Dorset Magazine

Christmas is a great time for bird watching in Dorset

Helen Stiles

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https://www.visitcheshire.com/chester/moon

Cheshire Life

Christmas events in Chester for 2021

Joanne Goodwin

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Cheltenham Christmas Market

Cotswold Life

A look at the new Cheltenham Christmas market

Candia McKormack

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Travel

Kent's Heritage Coast in World's Top Four

Kent's Heritage Coast

Kent Life

Anna Lambert

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While we may already know how great a destination the county is, it’s good to see those beyond our borders acknowledge it, too.

Festive shopping in Malton

Yorkshire Life

Town centre Christmas shopping in Yorkshire

Kathryn Armstrong

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Collection of Christmas present boxes on a light blue background

Cheshire Life

Town centre Christmas shopping in Cheshire

Jade Wright

Lord Street.

Lancashire Life

Town centre Christmas shopping in Lancashire

Paul Mackenzie

Two piglets wearing Santa hats.

Devon Life

The 7 best Devon family attractions to visit Christmas 2021

Andy Cooper

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What's On

7 Festive things to do in Kent this Christmas

Carnival of the Baubles in Ashford

Kent Life

Anna Lambert

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Family trails, skating and concerts are just some of the fabulous festive things to do in Kent this Christmas.

The HIDEOUT at Cotswold Water Park

Cotswold Life

Hideout event to bring Hygge heaven to Cotswold Water Park

Candia McKormack

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https://www.visitcheshire.com/chester/moon

Cheshire Life

Christmas events in Chester for 2021

Joanne Goodwin

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Cheltenham Christmas Market

Cotswold Life

A look at the new Cheltenham Christmas market

Candia McKormack

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Creating Christmas magic across the county

Derbyshire Life

3 fabulously festive Derbyshire towns

Nathan Fearn