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Dec 08 2025

From city nightlife and new year parties to festive cruises and a day at the races, there's something and somewhere for everyone to ring in 2026.

Dec 05 2025

A new exhibition of one of Britain’s most influential contemporary artists opens January 2026.

Dec 05 2025

It’s Twixmas - that magical time between Christmas and New Year to take a break.

Dec 02 2025

Cofton Holidays will sparkle brighter than ever before with its first-ever Christmas Wonderland.

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