Things to do across the UK this Winter

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Things To Do Across The UK This Winter

 

	Dear, The UK is practically Baltic right now: green spaces flecked with frost, roofs clinging on to the week’s snowfall, patches of pavement slippery with sheets of ice. So, is it time to batten down the hatches with a blanket and a long book, or to venture out into the chill, armed with a thick coat, a chunky scarf and your trusty winter boots? If it’s the latter, make Crockett & Jones your go-to this season. A Great British brand with 100 percent of production in Northampton, England, Crockett & Jones prides itself on producing some of the finest shoes and boots in the world. Made to be worn, the boots are stylish, well-made and competent; pick your favourite pair, and then head out on a winter adventure.

 

	We love the Coniston in Dark Brown Scotch Grain – a fully lined, high leg Derby boot with a chunky rubber sole, perfect for traversing wintry landscapes in the town or the country. Enjoy,

 

 

 

Things To Do Across The UK This Winter Go on a wintery walk with a view Coats, boots and scarves at the ready: for an otherworldly wintery walk, traverse the shores of Rutland Water to Normanton Church which, from a distance, appears to float on the water – it's the stuff of fairytales in the winter. anglianwaterparks.co.uk

 

Follow a festive woodland walking trail Or head to Cowdray in West Sussex and wander along the magical woodland trail of glittering illuminations. Treat yourself to a hog roast, burger or crepe from the street food stalls afterwards. lightuptrails.com

 

Head to a Christmas market Make the most of the nationwide festivities while you still can, sniffing up the mixture of Christmassy scents: roasting chestnuts, mulled wine, deep fried donuts… A good opportunity to snag some last minute gifts, too. Image: Winchester.

 

Follow a sculpture trail When the Christmas lights are packed away, there’s still plenty of pretty sights to see. Head to St Michael’s Mount to experience Emma Smith’s sculpture trail, ‘Gwelen’, inspired by the ancient submerged forest that lives beneath the waves. Image (c) Mike Newman. newlynartgallery.co.uk

 

Try stargazing Early sunsets and lengthy nights mean there’s much more time for stargazing. From the beach to isolated cabins to luxurious hotel packages, our guide to stargazing in the UK has something for everyone. Image: Finn Lough, County Fermanagh.

 

Twixmas staycation Wondering what to do in that liminal period between Christmas and New Year? Escape homey sameness with a Twixmas staycation at a lovely hotel near or far. Image: Rockliffe Hall, Durham

 

Truffle hunting Try your hand at truffle hunting this winter: lasting until around the end of January, the season is currently in full swing, with bountiful forests from Dorset to Hertfordshire, Cornwall to the Peak District. (Or just eat some truffle in one of these lovely London restaurants.)

 

Walk to a pub, or home from a roast In Sunday roast season, there’s no better pre- or post-dinner activity than a long and lovely walk. Here are our favourite walks with cute pubs at the end.

 

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