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From Pagan festivals to fire ceremonies and medieval football matches, all of these winter celebrations are keeping our ancient traditions ... read more...

Ditch the tinsel, wrap up and sally forth to discover a host of December delights. From stag safaris on Exmoor ... read more...

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From cosy cabins and yurts to campervans and huts with character and mod-cons, winter camping can be cool, rather than ... read more...