Christmas
Boxing Day recipes: how to use up your Christmas leftovers
Reduce your food waste over the festive period with our selection of easy but tasty recipes to use up your Christmas leftovers
Horse skulls and onion-induced dreams: the quirky British Christmas traditions you should try this year
From decorating the tree to eating mince pies and kissing under the mistletoe, here is our guide to British Christmas traditions and their origins.
What's on TV this Christmas?
From classic Christmas specials to the final episodes of Vera, here's what to watch during the festive season. We've rounded up the best shows to bring the countryside into your home this Christmas
Looking for sustainable presents? Here are the best eco-friendly gifts for 2025
Whether it’s fairly traded, ethically made, recycled, vegan or cruelty free, here’s our guide to the best sustainable gifts.
Best Christmas carol concerts in the UK
There's nothing like a carol concert or service to get you in the festive mood. And the UK has a long history of belting out carols, among other traditions - some quirkier than others!
Britain's best Christmas markets 2024
Find the perfect Christmas present and enjoy an afternoon drinking mulled wine and eating delicious festive treats with our guide to the best Christmas markets to visit in the UK in 2024
Best Christmas gifts for kids who love nature
Looking for the perfect gift for the nature-loving child in your life? You've come to the right place. Here's our pick of the best gifts for kids for Christmas 2023.
Christmas recipes: Festive vegetables
Delectable dishes of carrots, parsnips and sprouts add colour, flavour and texture to make your Christmas feast sparkle. Claire Thomson presents six seasonal recipes
How to choose the perfect Christmas tree and homemade decoration ideas
Real Christmas tree or fake? Nordman fir or Norway spruce? Rent a Christmas tree or buy? Our Christmas tree guide looks at tree varieties, how to choose the perfect Christmas tree, plus advice on how to care for your tree and environmentally friendly options.
Step into a fairytale: The UK's 13 most magical villages and towns to visit this winter
Discover Britain's prettiest villages, towns and cities for a winter break, each packed with cosy pubs and hotels, festive activities and magical winter walks.
Are elves real? A guide to British elves
Elusive and characterful, elves often feature folk stories and festive tales. But, are elves are real? Where can you find them and what do they really look like? Naturalist John Wright answers every question you might have about elves.
Best non-chocolate Advent calendars | Featuring Pact coffee, L'Occitane, Bonne Maman, and more
Kick the festive season off in style with an alternative advent calendar that ticks all your boxes
Celebrate the best of 2022 in the Plodcast Christmas special!
Join the team and special guests to review the best of the British countryside – and take part in a special Xmas quiz in the last Plodcast episode of 2022
Festive recipes from River Cottage chef Gill Meller
Start a new family tradition this Christmas with River Cottage chef Gill Meller’s delicious stuffed roast venison and an extra special dish for vegetarians
Get making: beautiful handmade Christmas gift ideas
Get inspired this festive season and craft beautiful handmade Christmas gifts. Here you will find plenty of ideas for affordable and sustainable traditional and rustic gifts that are easy and fun to make
32 of the most enchanting Boxing Day walks in the UK
From wild winter rambles in Scotland to a gentle family strolls near London, here's our pick of the best Boxing Day walks across the British countryside
The Plodcast Christmas Special – join the team for a bit of festive fun
Listen as the plodcast team reflect on adventures in the wild in 2021 and look forward to new quests in 2022.
Guide to mistletoe: history, how it became a Christmas tradition and how to grow your own mistletoe
Mistletoe is a common plant found in many homes in the UK around Christmas. It is a symbol of romance – but did you know it's also semi-parasitic and poisonous? Our mistletoe guide looks at how this plant became a Christmas tradition and how to grow your own mistletoe
Five alternative Christmas albums for your playlist
Tired of the same old festive soundtrack? Folk singer, collector and author Sam Lee gives us his seasonal playlist, filled with atmospheric alternative Christmas songs that you won’t hear in the supermarket
Best country houses to visit in the UK this Christmas
From majestic castles to grand country houses, here is a selection of the best country houses to visit in the UK this Christmas.
Podcast: It's the Christmas special podcast – join the team for a fireside chat
Join the Countryfile Magazine team for mince pies and mulled wine as we look back on how nature and the countryside saved us in 2020
Macramé feather
Create beautiful macramé feathers for gifts or to decorate your home this Christmas with our easy step by step guide.
Fully compostable wreath
Bring nature into your home this Christmas by making this beautiful fully compostable wreath.
Stick snowflakes decorations
Make beautiful stick snowflakes to decorate your tree naturally this Christmas.
