UK's cosiest Christmas pubs for 2025 named
Discover the UK's top 10 cosiest pubs for Christmas 2025, from London's historic Coal Hole to Edinburgh's Sheep Heid Inn. Find your perfect festive retreat.
Discover the UK's top 10 cosiest pubs for Christmas 2025, from London's historic Coal Hole to Edinburgh's Sheep Heid Inn. Find your perfect festive retreat.
London's iconic Shard will illuminate its top 20 storeys as a giant red Christmas stocking on Christmas Eve, visible for over 40 miles. A spectacular festive finale for the capital.
London's Christmas Day weather forecast predicts thick clouds and a high of 8°C, with no snow expected. Get the detailed hour-by-hour breakdown for December 25th.
Londoners can expect a damp, overcast Christmas Eve with temperatures peaking at 8°C. Get the full hour-by-hour forecast for the capital's festive weather.
Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas event near London expands its festive market this year. Enjoy free entry, Santa visits, craft stalls & zoo access. Open select dates in December.
Discover the magical Tuileries Garden Christmas Market in Paris, reachable in under 90 minutes from London. Find festive food, shopping, and romantic city lights.
Our travel expert reviews the 'Stay Like The England Teams' package at Hilton St George's Park. Is the £650-per-night football fan experience worth it? We reveal all.
Discover expert tips on buying the perfect real Christmas tree in the UK. Learn how prices vary by size, type, and region, and where to find the best deals from supermarkets to local growers.
Discover an immersive cultural holiday with Sweden's Sami people, learning ancient reindeer herding skills. Book a unique Arctic adventure for 2025/26.
Skydiving instructors in three Australian states have walked out in a historic strike over pay and conditions, disrupting flights during the busy festive season. Read the full story on the industrial action.
Will London see snow on Christmas Day 2025? Get the latest betting odds and the Met Office forecast for the capital. Discover the full details here.
Viewers have expressed widespread disappointment with the 2025 festive TV line-up from major UK channels, criticising repeats and uninspiring shows. Discover the one programme getting praise.
Netflix announces a free, immersive Stranger Things fan event at a secret London location on December 20. Plus, discover festive Hawkins installations across the capital.
East London's 150-year-old Genesis Cinema could be lost forever after Tower Hamlets Council rejected a plan to build student flats above it, the only solution the owner says can save it. Read the full story.
Discover the Monocle Christmas Market in Marylebone, London's most underrated festive fair featuring real reindeer and curated artisan brands on December 13-14, 2025.
The iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights up at 6pm tonight, 4 December. Get the full schedule, history, and how long it stays. Join the festive celebration in central London.
Discover Winchester Cathedral's magical Christmas market, named among Europe's best. With 100 Alpine chalets, it's open until Dec 22 and just an hour by train from London.
Time Out names the 'Powered by Dreams' tree at St Pancras International as London's top festive display for 2025. The stunning creation supports Great Ormond Street Hospital. Discover the magic.
Discover a hidden London Christmas market that offers a magical, European-style festive experience. Find unique gifts, mulled wine, and authentic charm away from the crowds.
Backyard Cinema transforms a London Bridge warehouse into an enchanted forest for a festive film and live performance extravaganza, running until 31 December 2025.
Discover the quirky festive rituals of Guardian writers, from ice-skating at Hampton Court Palace to 'intermittent wrapping' and bizarre mermaid ornaments. Find your new Christmas tradition.
Kew Gardens has submitted plans to overhaul its outdated Brentford Gate entrance, the first step in a project to improve visitor experience at three of its four gates. Read about the proposed changes.
A Hertfordshire mum reveals her 18-year method of preparing the festive feast in advance, saving three hours and £65.55. Discover her time-saving hacks for a stress-free Christmas.
Tower Hamlets councillors have unanimously rejected plans to demolish the family-run Genesis Cinema in Stepney, putting its future at risk. Owner warns of a 'dire' financial situation.
Santa's grotto opens for the first time on the London Eye, 135 metres above London. Meet Father Christmas in the sky from December 1st to Christmas Eve. Book tickets now.
Discover Backyard Cinema's festive wonderland in London Bridge. Experience an enchanted forest, live performances, and real snow before classic Christmas films. Book your magical cinema trip now!
Warwick Castle's magical Santa Sleepover returns for 2025 with overnight stays, private Santa meetings and elf visits from £67 per person. Book now for unforgettable Christmas memories.
The hit BBC show comes to life in Covent Garden with immersive missions, mystery and deceit. Book tickets from £29.50 for this unique London night out.
Discover London's most spectacular Christmas displays for 2025, from Fortnum & Mason's crimson lights to Annabel's Narnia wonderland. Plan your festive tour today!
Your complete guide to the festive Leicester Square Christmas market for 2025. Discover food, drink prices, the new ice rink, and why it's a perfect alternative to Winter Wonderland.