Crafts and customs

[15th of December 2011]

Shirk the disco this New Year's Eve and discover some of the more fabulous and traditional celebrations going on across the UK with our ten of the best places to be for the countdown…

Heart of England
[1th of December 2011]

Journey back to the Victorian era to witness the birth of modern Christmas

Day 10: Handmade gifts
[23th of November 2011]

For a taste of local excellence this Christmas why not buy a handmade gift from one of the wonderful people listed in day 10 of our Christmas Gift Guide?

Christmas Gift Guide: Glass blowing
[22th of November 2011]

Why not do something a bit different this Christmas and give an experience as a gift? From white water rafting through to glass-blowing we find some of the best.

Father Christmas: Image copyright National Trust
[11th of November 2011]

As part of our guide to the best 30 heritage properties to visit this Christmas, Lucy Fulford explores the top 10 places to visit Father Christmas this year

 

Medieval Falconry, Christmas Events
[11th of November 2011]

As part of our guide to the best 30 heritage properties to visit this Christmas, Lucy Fulford introduces the the top ten places to visit for fantastic Christmas events from festive falconry to pie making

 

The finest Christmas hampers
[7th of November 2011]

The third day of our 12 days of Christmas gift guide introduces a selection of hampers celebrating regional producers and British delicacies.

 

Stone Masonry in action at Hardwick Hall
[21th of October 2011]

 Get to grips with the ancient craft of stonemasonry at Hardwick Hall

Warwick Castle at sunset
[20th of October 2011]

The scare season is upon us and if you are more fight than flight, there are some great spooky experiences in and around the British countryside to get your heart thumping and your palms sweating. Hannah Sweetnam reveals her top 10 spooky spectacles this Halloween