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Review: Source and Spice at The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House offers a luxury retreat with Michelin-starred dining and a level of care that feels wholly personal The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, near Windermere, is a two-venue luxury hotel that offers so much that’s pleasurable
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What to buy for Cheshire's food lovers this Christmas
In this month of searching for the perfect gift our food writers, Richard Dash and Jamie Carter, bring us inspiration with their foodie last minute gifting guide If, like us, you blinked and December dropped, then you’ll probably need a little
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How to create an awesome festive feasting platter
Laura Billington, of Graze Cheshire, brings us a festive feasting board that will dazzle all your Christmas party guests I love to shop at Christmas time for unusual or different cheeses. I gather my favourite people and we chat, drink and indulge
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Christmas at the famous stately homes of Yorkshire
By Beth Windsor If you think getting your decorations up is a marathon – imagine how it is for those unpacking the decs in Yorkshire’s big houses.We look at what our favourites will be wowing us with this year. Castle Howard, nr York A
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How Hampshire's National Trust properties decorate for Christmas
There really is nothing more magical at Christmas than a beautifully decorated National Trust property. Here we discover just what it takes to get the county’s stately homes festively dressed. The National Trust’s Mottisfont is renowned for
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Christmas at the famous stately homes of Derbyshire
Many of us enjoy visiting Derbyshire’s stunning stately homes over the festive period – but what’s it actually like living in one at this special time of year? We speak with the custodians of some of our county’s finest estates. HADDON HALL
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Two towns near Worcester are among the best places for festive days out
There are plenty of events happening this time of year in and around Worcester and if you’re looking for your next festive day trip, look no further. TimeOut has created a list of the UK’s 10 most festive Christmas towns and two close to Worcester
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Where can you buy a real Christmas tree in Bournemouth for 2023?
Christmas is under a month away now and many people in Bournemouth might be thinking of sorting out a Christmas tree for the season if they haven't done so already. Getting one erected and decorated in your home can brighten the mood leading up
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First look at Call the Midwife Christmas special hints at emotionally farewell
Fans of BBC Call the Midwife are in for an early Christmas present as creators have shared an exclusive sneak peek for the festive special. The Poplar-based show's annual Christmas special often stands out and pulls the heartstrings of its viewers
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What is the winter solstice and when does it take place in 2023?
As the nights get longer and the days get colder, the winter solstice slowly approaches. While many of us might not enjoy the longer nights, the festive sparkly lights help brighten up the night sky. But there is one day a year that will see
