Christmas 2021

A man and his dog walk atop the frosty Halkyn mountain in Flintshire with breathtaking panoramic views in the background

Get outdoors this Christmas: best activities, walks and experiences

Our expert guide to the best outdoor activities to enjoy in the British countryside over the festive season.

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Natural Christmas mantelpiece garland

Christmas craft: How to make a natural Christmas garland

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Five alternative Christmas albums for your playlist

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What’s on TV and radio this Christmas?

Fox in snowy garden. Rachel Wilkinson, February.

Countryfile Advent Calendar 2021

Guide to mistletoe: history, how it became a Christmas tradition and how to grow your own mistletoe

Guide to mistletoe: history, how it became a Christmas tradition and how to grow your own mistletoe

Slow cooker mulled wine recipe (Photo by: Chamille White via Getty Images)

Seasonal recipes

Slow cooker mulled wine

Serves 10

Christmas gammon curing guide (Photo by: Rawpixel via Getty Images)

Christmas cooking

From traditional roasts to simple vegan bakes, all you need for your Christmas meal is here

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Stuffed squash recipe from River Cottage

Food and Recipes

River Cottage stuffed squash

serves 6–8

Christmas dinner brussels sprouts

Seasonal recipes

Pan-fried brussels sprouts with sage, brown butter and grated chestnuts

Spiced Christmas Tree biscuits (Photo by: Maciej Nicgorski / EyeEm via Getty Images)

Seasonal recipes

Spiced Christmas tree biscuits

1 h Makes 30/35 biscuits

Christmas gift ideas

Selection of gifts from our gift guide

35 best gift ideas for outdoor adventurers and nature lovers

Wrapping Christmas cookies

Food and Recipes

Festive guide: Easy edible Christmas gifts

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Best eco friendly gifts for Christmas 2021

Best gifts for walkers: 15 top presents for hikers

The best outdoor gift cards and subscriptions for friends and family

Best Christmas gifts for kids

Winter walks

sunset over water

Britain’s best winter beaches

Winter pub and lights

Best winter walker’s pubs in the UK

Four day old domestic pigs outdoors, with black spots on pink skin

Native British pig breeds and how to recognise them

People walking in snow

Best Boxing Day walks in the UK

Christmas crafts

Christmas gingerbread cookies on wood background. Used gingerbread cookies home-handedly made it from me. They are unique pieces and can not be found anywhere.

Christmas crafts: Quick and easy gifts to make this festive season

Handmade Christmas soap

How to make handmade soap

Homemade Christmas Garland

Christmas crafts: Festive garlands

Pebble dominoes

Christmas crafts: How to make pebble dominoes

Food and Recipes

How to make a mulled spice bag

Best countryside and nature themed diaries to help you plan ahead in 2022

Jam jar Christmas candle (Photo by: Getty Images)

Christmas crafts: How to make a jam jar candle

How to make a rustic Christmas bauble

Christmas crafts: How to make a rustic bauble

Homemade Christmas teacup candles

Christmas Crafts: How to make teacup candles

Bird decoration

Christmas crafts: How to make bird themed tree decorations