We’ve made a list (and checked it twice) of independent brick-and-mortar shops well worth a visit this holiday season

Placed in the garden, a sculpture invites us to pause and appreciate both its beauty and that of the backdrop around it

Until 8 February 2026 The House of Music display presents a series of recent paintings by Peter Doig, exploring the intersections of visual art and music. The works are shaped by Doig’s long engagemen

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

Every corner of this characterful London home exudes a certain charm that immediately fills you with a sense of ease and happiness

Being too young to go to Shildon in 1975, my railway hobby started with the Liverpool and Manchester Rocket 150 celebrations in May 1980. I have lasting memories of visiting Rainhill for the cavalcade