December

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You’ve bought all your presents and stocked up on Christmas food and drink, so what else is there to do? Well, loads actually. You can explore one of the numerous Christmas Markets that are now resident across England at this time of year, or make it an afternoon or night out for the family with some outdoor ice-skating. The Dickens Christmas Festival conjures a unique and charming atmosphere of years gone by; and don’t forget to make your plans for New Year’s Eve. Click on the links below to find out more about events taking place in England throughout the month of December.

A historical Christmas

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Warm yourself with mulled wine at an Edwardian Christmas market in the town square. Cheer the switching-on of the Christmas lights at a Victorian shownight. And don't miss a Regency Christmas at the Royal Pavilion.

Experience a historical Christmas

Christmas markets

Christmas markets

Christmas fayres and markets are festive places to do your Christmas shopping and get into the spirit of the season. Check out our pick of Christmas markets in England and enjoy listening to carols, eating roast chestnuts and drinking mulled wine.

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Family Christmas ideas

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England is full of goodwill and merriment this time of year, so check out some great ideas for enjoying a family Christmas this year...

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Five fabulous ways to bring in the New Year

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Five great ways to see in 2008. Start the year as you mean to go on - enjoying yourself!

Get ready for 2008

Forget New York. The real magic is here!

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York is magical at Christmas time with its cobbled streets and snickleways, welcoming inns and restaurants and its candlelit churches. It is the perfect place to visit during the festive period.

More about York at Christmas

Outdoor ice skating

Outdoor ice skating

England's growing number of outdoor ice rinks are the coolest places to visit this winter.

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Royal Day Out Christmas Gift

A Royal Day Out Christmas Gift

You will be sent a special voucher for next year's summer opening of Buckingham Palace along with a Royal Collection Christmas card in which to present your gift. The gift voucher will grant admission to the State Rooms, Royal Mews and Queen's Gallery on any day between July 31-September 25 2007.

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