Immerse yourself in the great British countryside for the ultimate festive afternoon tea experience One Dorchester Collection’s luxury country house hotel, Coworth Park, offers a magical sanctuary for the festive season, just moments from London but surrounded by picturesque Berkshire countryside. Two The winter chill makes for a perfect excuse to cosy up next to […]
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November
08
5 things about Coworth Park’s Festive Afternoon Tea, Ascot, Sunningdale
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October
25
5. Take a trip to Luna Winter Cinema London
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Believe it or not, Christmas is coming, and with many of us starting to plan lots of festive activities around the capital, you need look no further for the perfect winter warmer. The Luna Cinema is back, announcing its largest ever winter season, hosting screenings of festive favourites at two spectacular venues: Kensington Palace and Battersea Arts Centre. This year they’re […]
October
15
5. Book tickets to see Aladdin with Bobby Davro at New Victoria Theatre, Woking
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This year’s spectacular family pantomime Aladdin will star former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole as the Genie of the Ring and hilarious funny man and Panto Legend Bobby Davro as Wishee Washee! Book Tickets Starts Friday 6th December
September
10
4. Don’t forget the Royal Albert Hall this Christmas – Baby Spice, Trevor Nelson, Michael Giacchino and more
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Emma Bunton, Trevor Nelson and Michael Giacchino will each star in the Royal Albert Hall’s Christmas season, alongside jazz legends, the London Community Gospel Choir and Birmingham Royal Ballet. Emma Bunton brings her Christmas party to the Hall with famous friends in tow – Emma has sold over 85 million records as a member of the all-conquering Spice Girls, the most successful […]
December
06
5 Things to do in the Week Between Christmas and New Year
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The week between Christmas and new years day is bliss. All of the stress and chaos of planning the festivities is over, and with the big day done and dusted, you have some time to relax and have fun. There’s plenty of food in the cupboards, new gadgets and gifts to play with and if […]
November
17
5 Ways To Raise Quick Cash For Christmas
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Quick cash this Christmas? You don’t say! Image via Pexels. The festive season definitely rolls around quickly, and with just six weeks to go until the day itself, it’s time to start getting organised, if you haven’t already. A lot of people risk going into debt during the Christmas period, as they haven’t been able […]
November
14
5 things to do – Wednesday 14th November 2018 #London #Travel #Christmas #Covent Garden
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Here are today’s 5 things selection. Things from new film releases to Hot Gin and Tonics. See award-winning theatre company Cardboard Citizens. As part of the launch of the Mayor of London’s Winter Homelessness Fundraising Campaign, award-winning theatre company Cardboard Citizens will perform Rising by Femi Keeling in the Council Chamber of London’s City Hall […]
October
25
10 Awesome Christmas Gifts For The Whole Family
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Image If you are looking for some fun and unique ideas for gifts this Christmas, you can buy gifts which the whole family will be able to enjoy. Christmas is the season for giving and also to spend with family so buying some fun gifts for your loved ones to all benefit from can be […]
December
29
Build a DIY Gingerbread House from a Squires Garden Centre
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These houses are fun to build and taste pretty good too. Squires Garden Centres
November
08
The Woman in White at Charing Cross Theatre, DogFest and three other things to do today
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Watch ‘I Believe My Heart’, performed by Anna O’Byrne and Ashley Stillburn, from the brand new production of The Woman in White at Charing Cross Theatre, London. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by David Zippel. Walk through Battersea Park’s Pear Tree Christmas Market this December. Set in Battersea Park on the 2nd & 3rd […]
December
09
Celebrate Twixmas with Five Star Boutique Hotel Arch London
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Are You Celebrating Twixmas? Will you be celebrating Twixmas this festive season? Five-star boutique hotel The Arch London will be serving an exclusive menu for the Twixmas period. But what is Twixmas? Twixmas is the period between Christmas and New Year. The word Twixmas comes from the old English phrase ‘betwixt’ which means between. It […]
November
19
5 things to do today on Saturday 19th November 2016
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Here are our selection for today Eat at Sopwell Georgian Country House in St Albans this Christmas. See our article with all the options. Book your place today and get together with your family. Take your part in an attempt to make the biggest festive paper chain in the UK at Borough Market, London. The […]
October
21
Choose from the 2016 Riedel Crystal & Spiegelau Christmas Wish List
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There is no better way to celebrate the festive season, gift your loved ones, or mark the New Year than with the finest glassware from Riedel and Spiegelau, and spectacular mouth-blown Riedel decanters. – All of the below are available at http://www.riedel.co.uk Veritas Champagne Wine Glass The Champagne Wine Glass from Riedel’s Veritas collection […]
December
18
Drink Whisky infused cocktails at The Gallery Bar, West Hampstead
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The Gallery bar and restaurant in West Hampstead has a food menu that features whisky infused ingredients and also boasts a whisky collection of up to 100 different brands. Examples from the drinks menu include: Hot Buttered Bourbon– Maker’s Mark, Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon, nutmeg, unsalted butter – £7.50 Bitter Candid Apple– Jack Daniels, Licor 43, Mortimers Cider, Cinnamon, Bitters – […]
December
05
Try the Christmas Lunchtime Menu at Nutters Restaurant, Rochdale
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This menu is availble throughout December and is perfect for eating well whilst catching up with friends during the festive period. You could choose sea bass, followed by pork belly and finish with a symphony of Nutters Christmas Desserts. The cheese looked excellent as did the Lancashire Root Vegetable Soup. On Sunday’s Nutters serve […]
November
23
Find Father Christmas at Lapland UK | Journey to see him
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LaplandUK began in 2006, when husband and wife team Mike and Alison Battle developed the original and innovative idea of recreating Father Christmas’ mythical Arctic homeland here in the UK. The company was born out of their personal frustration at the lack of quality magical Christmas experiences on offer to their own four children in […]
October
10
Ice Skate at the Tower of London – The rink opens 20th Novemver
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After a one year hiatus, the Ice Rink returns to the Tower of London on November 20, operated for the first time by open air ice rink experts Cousins Entertainment, headed up by Olympic Gold Medalist, and Dancing on Ice judge Robin Cousins MBE. The rink will host 43 days of skating in the imposing […]
September
16
Book tickets for Winter Wonderland Manchester (Sat 12 December 2015 – Sun 3 January 2016)
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ICE PRINCESSES BRING FESTIVE MAGIC TO WINTER WONDERLAND MANCHESTER! Manchester’s biggest indoor Christmas Theme Park – Winter Wonderland – is back this year and promises to be even bigger and better than ever! Organisers, Kingpin Events, have lots of surprises up their sleeve for 2015 – and have just announced a brand new show for […]
December
13
Decide if it’s snowing or not at Westfield, Stratford?
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Spotted from the roof of Fat Face, Westfield!
December
12
Celebrate Christmas at the Royal China Restaurants
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Celebrate the festive season in oriental style with a sumptuous four-course Christmas set Menu for a minimum of two people sharing, priced at £35 per person. Available at Royal China branches in Baker Street, Canary Wharf, Queensway, Harrow and Fulham until 31 December 2014. Christmas Menu Vietnamese pancake rolls, frilly prawn and squid balls, crispy […]
November
27
Visit the Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham
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Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market and Craft Market, now having run for over a decade, has become a massive favourite with both residents and visitors to the city from all over the UK and Europe. With over 180 stalls, we claim it as the largest outdoor Christmas Market in the Britain, and is the centrepiece of […]
November
22
Christmas under one roof at The Ideal Home Show at Christmas
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Today we are at the Ideal Home Show for Christmas. If you have not been then you have today and tomorrow to go! You can find everything on your Christmas list all under one roof; from decorations and hand crafted gifts, to turkey, festive fizz and Christmas puddings, to furniture, DIY solutions and New Year […]
November
18
EXPERIENCE A SUITE TREAT AT HOTEL DU VIN
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A ‘Home Away from Home’ Festive Experience at Hotel Du Vin This holiday season, Hotel du Vin has created a luxurious ‘home away from home’ experience for three nights over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day in their sumptuous suites, complete with a real Christmas tree. Guests are invited to get into the […]
November
17
Make Sweet Potato and Cinnamon Muffins this Christmas
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Embrace the festive season with this unique recipe for sweet potato and cinnamon muffins. Spicy cinnamon compliments fluffy butter cream to create a sweet treat that’s perfect for a thoughtful Christmas gift, special Boxing Day brunch or simply gobbled up fresh from the oven. Makes: 10 Per muffin 256kcal 3.7g protein 9.7g fat 1g saturates […]
November
07
Watch the last three years of John Lewis Christmas adverts
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Have you seen this years John Lewis Christmas advert? This week the department store released their new 2014 Christmas advert. It would seem therefore suitable to watch this one and remind ourselves of a few of the previous. Enjoy! 2014 – Monty the Penguin 2013 – The Bear and the Hare 2012 – The Journey