Letter from France: May 2013
By: Frederic de Poligny | May 19, 2013 – 6:42 am | No Comment

Whether you’re a novice or seasoned traveller, France will steal your heart. Each month, Frederic – our French correspondent – gives us the low-down on what to see and do across the channel

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Castle Howard, York, Yorkshire, England – Christmas Craft & Produce Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Castle Howard, York, Yorkshire, England – Christmas Craft & Produce Market

[ December 10, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Shop for perfect Christmas gifts and treats from the wide selection of delicious food and beautiful crafts.Admission to the Stable Courtyard where the markets take place – as well as car and coach parking – is free of charge.Castle Howard, York, York

Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales – Christmas at the Castle: Victorian Christmas Tours
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales – Christmas at the Castle: Victorian Christmas Tours

[ December 10, 2012; 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Our ever-popular Christmas Tours return, to offer everyone a real flavour of a traditional Victorian Christmas. The ever popular Christmas Tours return to offer a real flavour of a Victorian Christmas. Meet your costumed guide who will take you on a tour

NEC, Birmingham – LKA Championship Dog Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:10 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – LKA Championship Dog Show

[ December 10, 2011 10:00 am to December 11, 2011 5:00 pm. ] Over 150 different breeds competing for the prestigious title of ?Best in Show? on Sunday 11 December 2011.Terrier, Gundog & Hound breeds may be seen on the Saturday with the Toy, Utility, Working & Pastoral breeds on Sunday. Approx 100 Trade Stands selling a variety of goods ? both doggy and human!The show has a [...]

Middlesbrough – Outdoor Film Festival
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:31 pm | No Comment
Middlesbrough – Outdoor Film Festival

[ December 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] watch classic Christmas films as part of the popular, FREE and family-friendly Outdoor Film Festival.Middlesbroughhttp://www.visitteesvalley.co.uk/events/outdoor-film-festival-p529451Middlesbrough

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Sea View Road, Colwyn Bay – Cambrian Christmas Market,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:27 pm | No Comment
Sea View Road, Colwyn Bay – Cambrian Christmas Market,

[ December 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This year will see a lovely outdoor Christmas market packed full of Christmas spirit and beautiful unique gifts come to Colwyn BaySea View Road, Colwyn Bayhttp://ysbrydyddraig.co.uk/events/cambrian-christmas-marketSea View Road, Colwyn Bay

Sevenoaks, Kent – Christmas Carols at the Mote
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Sevenoaks, Kent – Christmas Carols at the Mote

[ December 10, 2011; 6:30 pm; ] Enjoy a mulled wine reception then sing along with a local choir in the festive courtyard. Followed by a 2-course supper. NB: This is an outdoor event so please dress warmly.Sevenoaks, Kenthttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1038&GroupId=1&venue=3090219&easi=trueSevenoaks, Kent

Islington, – Christmas Designer Maker Marke
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Islington, – Christmas Designer Maker Marke

[ December 10, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Chapel Market will be host to Islingtons first Designer Maker craft market on four Staurdays in the lead up to Christmas.The specialist market will take place at the Penton Street end of Chapel Market with 30 stalls selling a variety of high quality, hand made goods from jewellery to ceramics. The perfect place to find [...]

Cirencester – Cirencester Christmas Farmers Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:24 pm | No Comment
Cirencester – Cirencester Christmas Farmers Market

[ December 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The regular market traders will have their stalls as usual on Mondays and Fridays with the Farmers Market on the 26th November and 10th December. The town itself has a wonderfully diverse mix of independent shops alongside high street stores with an antique and crafts market in the Corn Hall and charming courtyards, [...]

Dover, Kent – Family Christmas Stories in the Great Tower
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:24 pm | No Comment
Dover, Kent – Family Christmas Stories in the Great Tower

[ December 10, 2011; 4:30 pm; ] Join our historical interpreters and musical minstrels for fun medieval Christmas stories around the fire in the Great Tower.Suitable for families and children under 10 years.Light refreshments will be provided.Dover, Kenthttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1020&GroupId=1&venue=3060101&easi=trueDover, Kent

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Shipley – Shipley Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Shipley – Shipley Christmas Market

[ December 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Christmas MarketShipleyhttp://www.bradfordmarkets.com/markets/event_detail.php?ID=112Shipley

Bakewell, Derbyshire – Exclusive Christmas Gourment Evenings
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:23 pm | No Comment
Bakewell, Derbyshire – Exclusive Christmas Gourment Evenings

[ December 10, 2011; 6:15 pm; ] This exclusive evening begins with a champagne reception at 6.15pm in the the house decorated for Christmas. A glass of mulled wine will then be served before dinner, followed by dinner at 8pm with carefully selected wines to suit each course.Bakewell, Derbyshirehttp://www.visitchesterfield.info/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=38&GroupId=1&venue=6024183&easi=trueBakewell, Derbyshire

Caerphilly – Ghost Tours
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly – Ghost Tours

[ December 10, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Contact: Llancaiach Fawr on (01443) 414011Cost: 15.00Booking: EssentialA tour around the Manor to hear true stories of the uncanny things that have happened to staff and visitors over the years.To celebrate the season the price of 15.00 per person includes a hot turkey and cranberry roll or cheese melt roll, slice of [...]

Caerphilly – Ghost Tours
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly – Ghost Tours

[ December 10, 2011; 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Contact: Llancaiach Fawr on (01443) 414011Cost: 15.00Booking: EssentialA tour around the Manor to hear true stories of the uncanny things that have happened to staff and visitors over the years.To celebrate the season the price of 15.00 per person includes a hot turkey and cranberry roll or cheese melt roll, slice of [...]

Grassington, Yorkshire – Grassington Dickensian Festival
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Grassington, Yorkshire – Grassington Dickensian Festival

[ December 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Grassington Dickensian Festival30th Anniversary YearDuring these three Saturdays Grassington is transported back to the time of Charles Dickens. See the Christmas lights, the village square and the streets transformed into a traditional market with shopkeepers, villagers and visitors dressed in Victorian costume.Enjoy the musicians, dancers, street entertainers and exhibitions of traditional country crafts. Grassington, [...]

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Leominster – Leominster Victorian Street Market,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Leominster – Leominster Victorian Street Market,

[ December 10, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] LeominsterLeominster

Millom – Millom Christmas Festival
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:18 pm | No Comment
Millom – Millom Christmas Festival

[ December 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websiteMillomhttp://www.golakes.co.ukMillom

Tunbridge Wells, Kent – One day Christmas wreath & garland workshop
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:18 pm | No Comment
Tunbridge Wells, Kent – One day Christmas wreath & garland workshop

[ December 10, 2011; 7:12 am to 3:00 pm. ] Tunbridge Wells, Kenthttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1029&GroupId=1&venue=3090318&easi=trueTunbridge Wells, Kent

Brampton, Cumbria – Santa’s Grotto
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:18 pm | No Comment
Brampton, Cumbria – Santa’s Grotto

[ December 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For details regarding times etc, please refer to websiteBrampton, Cumbriahttp://www.golakes.co.ukBrampton, Cumbria

Chesterfield, Derbyshire – Saturday Lunchtime Concert – Christmas Duets
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:18 pm | No Comment
Chesterfield, Derbyshire – Saturday Lunchtime Concert – Christmas Duets

[ December 10, 2011; 11:45 am to 12:30 pm. ] Chesterfield, Derbyshirehttp://www.visitchesterfield.info/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1113&GroupId=1&venue=6050495&easi=trueChesterfield, Derbyshire

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Tetbury – Tetbury Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:17 pm | No Comment
Tetbury – Tetbury Christmas Market

[ December 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] From Monday 5th December through to Saturday 10th December, the magical market place will be transformed into an enchanted Christmas Market. With 40 beautifully adorned stalls, you can find the most exquisite Christmas Gifts for everyone. With Toys, Clothing, Jewellery, Artworks, Festive Foods and Mulled Wines, your Christmas shopping will be a delight, with the [...]

Bideford, North Devon – The Big Sheep Christmas Farmers’ Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:17 pm | No Comment
Bideford, North Devon – The Big Sheep Christmas Farmers’ Market

[ December 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Free range turkeys, organic meats, sprouts on stalks, cheeses, cakes, puddings, biscuits, fudge, chocolate, bread, fish and Christmas trees are just some of the delights which will be on offer at the South Wests BIGGEST indoor Farmers Markets. The markets which are sponsored by the North Devon Journal will be held at the BIG [...]

Isle of Man, Castle Rushen and Castletown – Tinseltown
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:17 pm | No Comment
Isle of Man, Castle Rushen and Castletown – Tinseltown

[ December 10, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Wrap up warm and celebrate Christmas in Castletown with a festival full of activities. Visit Santa in his magical Christmas Kingdom at Castle Rushen and enjoy a great family day out. Santa Trains operating from Douglas to Castletown Railway Station.Admission to Castle Rushen: 5 per person (includes a quality gift for all children)Isle of Man, [...]

Bristol – Victorian Christmas Storytelling
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:34 pm | No Comment
Bristol – Victorian Christmas Storytelling

[ December 10, 2011; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Enter a magical Victorian Christmas with traditional tales from professional storyteller Sarah Mooney. Bristolwww.visitbristol.co.uk Bristol

Bristol – Victorian Christmas Storytelling
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:34 pm | No Comment
Bristol – Victorian Christmas Storytelling

[ December 10, 2011; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Enter a magical Victorian Christmas with traditional tales from professional storyteller Sarah Mooney. Bristolwww.visitbristol.co.uk Bristol

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Arundel by candlelight
By: The Editor | October 18, 2011 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Arundel by candlelight

[ December 10, 2011; 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. ]
Arundel, West Sussex

Glastonbury, Somerset – Glastonbury Frost Fair
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:24 pm | No Comment
Glastonbury, Somerset – Glastonbury Frost Fair

[ December 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Various events around the town. Info from 01458 831457 or 01963 220942Glastonbury, SomersetGlastonbury, Somerset

Brighton – CINECITY Film Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Brighton – CINECITY Film Festival

[ December 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] CineCity Film Festival is the south coasts major celebration of film, featuring premiers and previews, artists cinema and installations, treasures from the archive and retrospectives, talks and special events – Duke of Yorks Picture HouseBrightonhttp://www.visitbrighton.comBrighton

Santa Special – Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway
By: | December 7, 2010 – 7:28 pm | No Comment
Santa Special – Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway

[ December 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] For details including timetables and prices please check out the following website:http://www.srps.org.uk/railway/santa.htm