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

From city breaks to ski and sauna weekends, head to colder climes for an elegant way to enjoy the season

Discover foodie stays in County Antrim, East Sussex, North Yorkshire and Devon, as well as festive homegrown treats to gift

Fred de Fossard

Winter has a way of slowing life down in the gentlest of ways, setting in like a quiet spell or a morning’s frost. Days feel softer and nights longer, the darkness illuminated by the warm glow of ligh

The literary locations that inspired ten of our favourite festive stories and wintry tales, plus where to stay to enjoy them for yourself