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British Travel

Oh Yes It Is: The Pantos Bringing Magic to Christmas 2025

21 November 2025

From West End spectaculars to local favourites packed with laughter, music and holiday cheer, join us as we celebrate the magic of the Christmas pantomime

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PoB Spotlight

A Christmas Away: Where the Season Comes Fully Wrapped

14 November 2025

Swap the rush for luxury festive escapes at Britain’s most magical hotels, where roaring fires, flowing bubbles and classic style turn Christmas into the ultimate holiday treat.

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Behind the Door

Inside the Garden Gates: with Matt Orme at The Montagu Arms

31 October 2025

Head Gardener Matt Orme shares his expertise at The Montagu Arms, revealing how the gardens are carefully cultivated to delight guests and create a tranquil escape from everyday life.

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Holistic Highs

Where Autumn Glows – Spa Rituals of Warmth and Renewal

24 October 2025

Discover an autumn spa retreat – golden light, drifting mist and quiet rituals that restore the body while the season slows around you.

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British Travel

Immersive Autumn Retreats – Where Every Sense Glows

22 October 2025

Step into autumn’s embrace, a season of rich colour, crackling fires and sensory experiences that awaken sight, scent and spirit

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Art of Living

Bonfire Night Breaks – Fireworks and Sparkling Escapes

10 October 2025

From coastal bonfires to city skylines, Bonfire Night lights the November sky with sparks, stories and shared wonder

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Behind the Door

  • 23 April 2025

    In the Garden with Tom Coward: Moving with the Seasons at Gravetye Manor

  • 7 March 2025

    Catching Up with Zoe Kedward: From Grove of Narberth’s Beginnings to the Beauty of Wales

  • 7 March 2025

    Designing Innovation with Geraldine Milsom: Inside Talbooth House & Spa

  • 7 March 2025

    Behind the Door: International Women's Day

  • 6 March 2025

    A Conversation with Lorraine Jarvie: History, Heritage & the Magic of Bath

  • 3 March 2025

    Providing a Golden Service with Sarah Gaskin, a Golden Keys Concierge at The Headland

  • 25 February 2025

    Always Exceptional: Enhancing Experiences at Grantley Hall with Guest Quality Standards Manager, Marek Jurczyk

  • 3 January 2025

    Walking Down The Aisle with The Painswick's Events Manager, Chelsea Tunstall

  • 16 December 2024

    From New Faces to Old Friends: Curating a Magical Escape at Seaham Hall with Porter, Kevin Jackson

  • 15 November 2024

    Travelling through Time: The History of Ellenborough Park with Concierge and In-house Historian, Jonathon Bennett