winter

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Britain’s best traditional New Year’s Eve celebrations

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How to create the perfect log fire

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Britain’s snowiest places: where to see snow and how to stay safe

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Day out: Chanctonbury Ring, West Sussex

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

Ellie Harrison: finding light in the dark of midwinter

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St Michael de Rupe, Brentor, Devon

Historic places

Day out: Brentor, Devon

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How to force bulbs

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UK winter weather forecast: Will there be a white Christmas this year?

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December foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas

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Walk: Castleton, Derbyshire

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Britain’s best food festival? Head to Abergavenny (16-17 September)

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How to feed birds that migrate to Britain for the winter

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Moving to the countryside: Part 8: Wales versus England

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Moving to the countryside: Part 6 – winter is coming…