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The best Christmas markets and fairs in Norfolk this year
Christmas markets taking place across Norfolk in the coming weeks, all of which are sure to get you feeling suitably festive. Norfolk Festive Gift and Food Show Described as the region’s biggest Christmas shopping fair, this event will have
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Craft your Christmas in a local skill workshop
From wreaths to baubles to candle creations – check out these festive courses Garden inspiration Willow angel decorations, a winter snowscape lantern, wreaths and mantle decorations – the experts at RHS Harlow Carr have inspiration in abundance
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Angie Mitchell: My life in printmaking
Working from a small studio in her Kendal cottage, as well as outdoors, Angie Mitchell is a printmaker inspired by the flora and fauna of Cumbria as well as trips to the Scottish islands with partner her Hugh Taylor. A member of The Lake Artists
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Why the budget will lead to an increase in house sales in early 2025
House price growth slowed in October, with valuations rising 0.1% month on month, according to an index by Nationwide. The annual growth rate was 2.4% in October, easing back from a two-year high of 3.2% in September, the building society said.
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Experiencing the winter wonderland at Stourhead
As autumn fades, experience the magic of Christmas this winter at Stourhead, with festive activities and the spectacular after-dark lights trail. Christmas house Daily from Nov 22 - December 23, 11am – 3pm Feel the festive spirit come to
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5 illuminated trails to visit in Norfolk
See Norfolk in a new light this Christmas, with illuminated trails to enjoy across the county. Luminate at the Sandringham Estate features a vintage fairground (Image: Chris Bishop) 1. Luminate Where: Royal Parkland, Sandringham Estate
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The best Christmas markets and fairs in Yorkshire this year
With the aroma of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine in the air, there is nothing more likely to put you in the festive mood than strolling around a Christmas market. Across the region there are markets both large-scale and intimate, so wrap up warm
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10 top places for a Christmas feast in Lancashire
It is the time for eating, drinking and making merry. Here are 10 places to indulge in a festive dinner Aven, Preston Top chefs Sean Wrest and Brett Thornton, who head up the kitchens at Preston’s Aven restaurant will be serving dishes from
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The best places for a Christmas getaway in Hampshire
From picture postcard cosy cottages from which to host the ultimate family get-together to country house hotels who are ready to host you and yours this Yuletide, check in to a calm and stress-free festive season away from home Chewton Glen provides
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50 Christmas events in Essex during the 2024 festive season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Christmas in Essex is packed full of festive fun and things to do for the whole family... HEDINGHAM CASTLE Not all things are jolly at Hedingham Castle this Christmas – they’ve teamed up with Moonstone
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Christmas events taking place across Norfolk in winter 2024
There are so many ways to make your Norfolk Christmas extra-special. The most popular events get booked up quickly, so don’t delay! Festive trains and boats events in Norfolk Mid Norfolk Railway The Polar Express is back for Christmas,
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40 Christmas events in Kent during the 2024 festive season
Christmas fairs, markets, grottos, festivals, places and spaces not to be missed this Christmas... Gravesend Borough Market Date TBC The festive magic will be sprinkled all over Gravesend this Christmas, as we see the arrival of the
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Christmas events in Dorset during the 2024 festive season
Throughout November there are festive fairs for present hunters, illuminated parades and lights to admire, and workshops to make homemade Christmas cards, decorations or wreaths. Dorset Ginger stall at the Dorset Food & Drink Winter Fair. (Image
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The A to Z the Perfect Sussex Christmas
A Accept an invitation to a festive afternoon tea There’s something quite fabulous about afternoon tea served next to a log fire, and Sussex is full of fabulous country house hotels with inglenooks in abundance. In the heart
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How the National Trust's Ickworth is preparing for Christmas
It's never too early to start planning Christmas, and this year at Ickworth, we started in January. On the back of the success of our Georgian ‘Staged Splendour’ theme last December, which saw over 20,000 visitors coming to see us, we were full of
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The history of Lewes Bonfire Night and how the event became so notorious
Sussex's biggest Bonfire Night event is undoubtedly the celebrations that take place in the town of Lewes, with tens of thousands of people attending each year. What makes the event quite unique is there are in fact six different Bonfire Societies
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7 of the best Christmas markets to visit in Dorset for some festive fun in 2024
CHRISTMAS might still be a little way off, but for those who live in Dorset, plenty of Christmas markets will be popping up soon. It will be an opportunity for people to purchase Christmas-related crafts and enjoy some street food as the temperatures
