#christmas Archives

Christmas at Blenheim Palace – Three unmissable experiences in one setting

The much-loved Christmas experience returns to Blenheim Palace for 2023, inviting visitors to enjoy the enchanting trails inside the Palace and in the world-renowned gardens. Tickets are on sale now for both trails, which run from November 17 to January 1 and present an unmissable date in the UK Christmas calendar within one of Britain’s…

ByTina ReadingJuly 9, 20230Comments

Recipes Starters & Snacks

Christmas Toastie – Brie & Cranberry

It’s that time of year when cranberry sauce is readily available – shop bought, or home-made. It doesn’t just have to be served with turkey though, as it makes delicious company for a good, soft French cheese like Brie. Ingredients 75g Brie cheese (or Camembert) 2 thick slices white crusty bread 1 tbsp cranberry sauce 1 tbsp butter, softened 1 dash…

ByTina ReadingDecember 23, 20210Comments

Arts & Culture Attractions & Days Out Family

What’s on at Waddesdon

Halloween Sat 23 – Sun 31 Oct 2021 With spooky afternoon teas, a woodland trail and the chance to explore after dark, Waddesdon is the perfect place for a family day out this October half-term. Normal grounds admission. Additional activity charges apply The Cryptid Safari Halloween trail Sat 23 – Sun 31 Oct 2021, 10am-5pm Follow the path and encounter…

ByTina ReadingSeptember 10, 20210Comments

Family

Winter Wonderland

CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON IN THE UK’S ULTIMATE YULETIDE UTOPIA 22 NOVEMBER 2018 – 6 JANUARY 2019 10am-10pm The ultimate festive experience, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is now in full swing, offering an array of seasonal delights for the whole family. With a host of glittering new attractions including Backyard Cinema’s The Snowman™ Experience, Peter…

ByKathryn PikeDecember 19, 20180Comments

Arts & Culture

Waddesdon Manor at Christmas

I love Waddesdon, I've loved it ever since my first visit about 15 years ago. The house and the grounds are just magical and no more so when it comes to Christmas. This year I visited a few days after the south of England had seen a rather impressive scattering of snow and the warm…

ByKathryn PikeDecember 15, 20170Comments