Traditional British Christmas
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
X is for Xmas: mindfulness in nature
Tips for how to be mindful in nature, in turn improving physical and mental wellbeing
Day out: Pollok House, Glasgow
Mince pies, fairytales, pantomime performances and a fantastical grandfather clock add a touch of magic to this magnificent stately home
Walk: Dinefwr Park and Newton House, Carmarthenshire
Discover festive Welsh traditions, a turreted country house and frost-sparkling parkland on the western fringes of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)