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Operated by Living Heritage Country Shows, this fair plays host to over 250 stalls selling handcrafted items and gifts from artists and designers. There’ll be a range of food and drink, plus Christmas

Autumn is our favourite season – it’s for pumpkin spiced lattes, cosy scarves, trench coats and, best of all, outdoor food festivals! So, to mark the new season, we’ve compiled a round-up of the best

(and some you might not have thought about)

Milsom Street and around, Bath A Unesco World Heritage site, Bath is a festive stunner. Behind its Georgian facades, moreover, you will find incredible shopping that should cover all gift buying needs

It calls itself the ‘capital of Christmas’, and this city in north-east France has hosted a festive market for 450 years – so it could be right! The markets spread out across the centre of the town, f

ELF THE MUSICAL A joyous stage version of the beloved film, with Buddy’s journey to New York full of laughs, singing and festive magic. ✣ Tickets from £39.50; elflondon.com. 28 October 2025-3 January