Christmas 2022

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Handmade Christmas

Get inspired to make rustic gifts and decorations this festive season

Christmas decorations at Lincoln Christmas Market

Britain’s best Christmas markets 2022

DAFNE KEEN and AMIR WILSON lie on the sea shore in His Dark Materials

What’s on TV and radio this Christmas?

Christmas tree

How to choose the perfect Christmas tree and homemade decoration ideas

Christmas gift ideas

Countryfile magazine Christmas gift guide curation 2022

Best gift ideas for outdoor adventurers and nature lovers

Best Christmas hampers for 2022

Best Christmas hampers: cheese, chutneys, chocolates and more

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Best eco friendly gifts for Christmas 2022

Best gifts for walkers: 22 top presents for hikers

The best outdoor gift cards and subscriptions for friends and family

Best Christmas gifts for kids

More gift ideas

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.

Find inspiration

Portree

Best traditional villages for Christmas shopping in Britain

Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire at Christmas

Best country houses to visit in the UK this Christmas

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Best traditional Christmas carol concerts in the UK

Winter walks

Winter sunrise dog walk in the mist on the heathland of Woodbury Common in Devon

Best winter walks in the UK

Beer on the bar of a country pub with a fire

Best winter walker’s pubs in the UK

Sister with little brothers walking in frozen winter forest

Best Boxing Day walks in the UK

Durdle Door on a winter's day

Britain’s best winter beaches

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

Explore recipes

Home cured Christmas gammon recipe (Photo by: Rawpixel via Getty Images)

Seasonal recipes

Home-cured Christmas gammon

Layered squash, spinach and barley pie (Photo by: Phillip Webb via BBC Good Food)

Seasonal recipes

Christmas pie with layered squash, barley and spinach

Sprout, blue cheese and chestnut Christmas tarts

Seasonal recipes

Brussels sprouts, blue cheese and chestnut tartlets

Festive drinks

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

Seasonal recipes

Slow cooker mulled wine

Spiced cider

Spiced cider

Bottle of sloe gin

The perfect sloe gin recipe

Baking

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

Seasonal recipes

Spiced Christmas tree biscuits

Mince pie recipe (Photo by: Laura Kate Bradley via Getty Images)

Seasonal recipes

Stollen mince pies

Spiced pear, rye and chocolate brownie recipe

Seasonal recipes

Spiced pear, rye and chocolate brownie