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FOR JOHN KEATS, AUTUMN WAS THE SEASON OF MISTS AND MELLOW FRUITFULNESS. HERE, THE COUNTRY LIVING TEAM AND FRIENDS HIGHLIGHT WHAT THIS TIME OF YEAR MEANS TO THEM – FROM CRAFTING WREATHS TO BOTTLING SLOE GIN

1 CELEBRATE LITERATURE MARGATE, KENT 4-12 October ...

Autumn is a wonderful time for a holiday on the coast. The crowds have gone, the sea is still warm and the sunsets are beautiful. Paul Miles rounds up some of the best trips to enjoy at this time of year

The excitement always begins on 1 December when you realise you have a treat waiting for you, making the run-up to the big day even more special as you discover what exciting surprise is hiding in you

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