Winter
December events: Grab yourself a festive bargain at Bath Christmas Market
Bath Christmas Market is a magical festive shopping experience, set against the city centre’s stunning backdrop of historic buildings.
Location: Bath, Somerset
Meet the mysterious Long Man of Wilmington
Take a trip to discover this incredible figure situated on the South Downs, near Eastbourne.
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Enjoy close encounters at Tropical Butterfly House & Wildlife Centre
Discover an indoor rainforest paradise with birds and butterflies, creepy crawlies and reptiles, cheeky Meerkats and minibeasts from around the world.
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
December events: Have a winter weekend at Compton Verney
Delight in festive fun with the family at at Compton Verney, Warwickshire's award-winning art gallery.
Location: Warwickshire
December events: Experience a quintessentially English Christmas
Visit the small market town of Much Wenlock for festive trinkets, handmade gifts and sweet and savoury snacks at its Christmas Fayre.
Location: Much Wenlock, Shropshire
Enjoy a luxurious family getaway at the Manor Farmhouse
With a heated pool, sauna, cinema and billiard room on site, your family will never want to leave the Manor Farmhouse.
Location: Milstead, Kent
Explore the exotic at Kew Gardens
Step into a world of colour with Kew Gardens’ annual orchid festival.
Location: Kew, London
Luxurious weekend breaks at Burgh Island Hotel
Enjoy a coastal break at this luxurious Art-Deco hotel off the coast of Devon.
Location: Burgh Island, Devon
Fall in love with Tickton Grange
Relax in this magnificent Georgian country house hotel. Dine in its award-winning restaurant or lose yourselves in its beautiful gardens.
Location: Beverley, East Yorkshire
Saris and jewellery to spices and dining on the Golden Mile
A trip to Leicester isn’t complete without a visit to the Golden Mile.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Stay in a 300-year-old pub in the heart of Herriot country
Eat, drink and get a good night’s sleep at The Durham Ox; a quintessential English pub in the Yorkshire Dales.
Location: Crayke, Yorkshire
Relax in style at England’s first country club
Enjoy five-star luxury at this historic estate in the Buckinghamshire countryside and play a round on the Harry Colt designed golf course.
Location: Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire
Eat delicious seasonal food at the Wild Rabbit Inn
Pop in for a drink by the fire or a locally-sourced meal, and then stay over at this charming inn in the idyllic Cotswold village of Kingham.
Location: Chipping Norton, Cotswolds
December events: Meet Santa on a steam train
Take a trip on Swanage Railway in the run up to Christmas and get the chance to meet Santa. It's fun for all the family and each child gets their own present!
Location: Swanage, Dorset
Enjoy a cosy festive getaway at Tudor Farmhouse
Tudor Farmhouse is a rural retreat with boutique bedrooms and award-winning restaurant that is a home from home for the holidays.
Location: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Enjoy fine dining at The Samling
Top grub and sweeping views of Lake Windermere.
Location: Windermere, Cumbria
Explore Eastbourne’s rich Victorian seaside history
Embark on a heritage walk for a fascinating insight into Eastbourne’s early beginnings as a Victorian seaside resort.
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Enjoy Christmas magic at the Dickensian Festival
Get into the Christmas spirit with a trip to Grassington Dickensian Festival with stalls, entertainment, local food and crafts.
Location: Grassington, Yorkshire Dales National Park
Marvel at prehistoric cliffs and caves
The magnificent coastline of South Tyneside tells a story that stretches far beyond the stunning aesthetics of the golden sands and rugged cliffs.
Location: Marsden, South Tyneside
Do your Christmas shopping the Victorian way in Leicestershire
This Christmas, Melton Mowbray town centre goes back in time to offer a traditional Victorian experience at the Victorian Fayre.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
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