2026 Bank Holiday Dates and Changes Revealed
Plan your year ahead with the official 2026 bank holiday calendar for England and Wales. Discover which dates are moving, including Boxing Day, and mark your diary.
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UK Bank Holiday Changes for 2026 and 2027 Confirmed
The UK government has confirmed changes to bank holidays for 2026 and 2027, with Boxing Day moving and an extra festive day off in 2027. Plan your annual leave now.
Discover Vilnius: The Underrated 'Capital of Christmas'
Explore Vilnius, Lithuania's festive 'Capital of Christmas', with its award-winning markets, £4 mulled wine, and Stranger Things filming locations. Plan your magical break now.
Simple Roast Chicken Christmas Dinner for Last-Minute Planners
Forgot to order the turkey? This stress-free, two-hour roast chicken Christmas dinner menu with a one-trolley shopping list is your festive safety net. Get all the trimmings with minimal fuss.
Plymouth Christmas market traders 'priced out' by fees
Small businesses in Plymouth say they 'can't afford to trade' at the city's Christmas market due to high pitch costs. Read how organisers defend their pricing.
2025 US Federal Holidays: Extra Christmas Days Off
US federal employees will enjoy 13 holidays in 2025, including two extra days off around Christmas. Discover the full list of official dates and what it means for workers.
London's Southbank Christmas Market labelled 'overrated'
A festive market fan left baffled by London's tiny Southbank Christmas Market. Discover why this popular spot failed to deliver on the hype and what was missing.
Families slam £955 UK Lapland costs, find cheaper Finland trips
British families are furious over expensive UK Lapland 'experiences', with costs hitting £955. Discover how real trips to Finland offer better value to see Santa and the Northern Lights.
Top 5 UK Christmas Markets to Visit This Festive Season
Discover five of the UK's best Christmas markets, from Edinburgh to Bath, offering unique gifts, festive food, and magical experiences. Plan your visit now!
Birmingham Christmas Market slammed as overcrowded 'rip-off'
Birmingham's famed Frankfurt Christmas Market faces a crisis of reputation. Once a festive highlight, visitors now report overcrowding, anti-social behaviour, and soaring prices. Discover why locals are staying away.
Best UK Christmas Markets for Foodies & Families in 2025
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for 2025, from York's foodie paradise to Birmingham's authentic German market. Find dates, highlights, and festive inspiration.
Newcastle's Christmas Market: UK's Best for Food & Drink
Newcastle's Christmas market, named one of the UK's best, is back with 80% local stalls, heated igloos, and festive boozy hot chocolates. Open until 23 Dec.
York Christmas Market: Are £7.50 Hot Chocolates Justified?
A journalist's visit to York's Christmas market reveals ludicrous prices, including a £7.50 hot chocolate disaster. Discover if the festive experience is worth your hard-earned cash.
Vietnam's Hoi An: A Christmas Market with 30p Beers
Forget pricey German markets. Discover Hoi An, Vietnam's UNESCO-listed lantern-lit Christmas market where beers cost 30p and hot chocolate is £1.50. Find out why December is the perfect time to visit.
Foodie's top pick at London's new Christmas market revealed
A TikTok food critic sampled 10 dishes at Tottenham Court Road's festive market. Discover her standout favourite and full reviews of the seasonal offerings.
UK Christmas markets more expensive than European holidays
A new analysis reveals it's now cheaper for Brits to fly to European Christmas markets than visit major UK attractions. Rising domestic costs make Budapest, Warsaw, and Copenhagen more affordable festive escapes.
York Christmas Market slammed as UK's worst by visitors
York Christmas Market faces a backlash for severe overcrowding and sky-high prices, with locals warning it's a 'hellscape'. Discover why visitors are calling it the worst in the UK.
Tourists slam Bath Christmas Market as overcrowded and lacking festive spirit
Bath Christmas Market faces backlash over overcrowding and high prices during its 25th year. Visitors complain of being 'packed like sardines' with no festive music. Discover the full story.
US Home Prices to Fall in 22 Major Cities in 2026
A new forecast reveals home prices are set to decline in 22 of America's 100 largest metros next year, led by Florida and California. Explore the data and economic implications.
'Most Magical' Hidden London Christmas Market Revealed
A 'hidden' Victorian Christmas market at St Katharine Docks, praised for its storybook charm, is a festive gem running daily until January 6. Discover this London secret.
Post Office: Send Christmas parcels before 8 December
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
Bath's Christmas Market branded a 'hellscape' by locals
Bath's world-famous Christmas market faces backlash as overcrowding and queues spark fury. Locals describe a 'hellscape' that threatens the city's top destination status. Read the full story.
World's Cheapest Christmas Market Has 30p Beers
Swap freezing UK markets for Hoi An's festive magic. Enjoy 30p beers, lantern-lit streets, and T-shirt weather this December. Discover this unique UNESCO gem.
Tenerife's 20C Christmas Market Offers Winter Sun
Discover the unique San Cristobal de La Laguna Christmas Market in Tenerife, running from 10th Dec to New Year's Eve. Enjoy 20C weather, artisan crafts, and local food. Plan your festive getaway now!
Verona's Fairytale Christmas Market: 2 Hours from UK
Discover Verona's enchanting Christmas market with over 200 stalls, festive treats, and horse-drawn carriages. A perfect Italian winter getaway just two hours from the UK.
German Christmas Market with £15 flights from UK
Discover the magical Nuremberg Christmas market, a festive German gem less than two hours from the UK with £15 flights, traditional treats, and family activities.
Cheapest Christmas Market in Europe is in Poland
Discover Poznan, Europe's most affordable Christmas market. With £30 hotels, £2.50 beers, and a 2-hour flight from the UK, it's the perfect budget festive getaway.
Manchester Christmas Markets: £56 for Four Costs
A family's £56 trip to Manchester Christmas Markets reveals the true cost of festive fun. Discover what you get for your money and if it's worth it.
UK's Best Christmas Market is in Edinburgh
Discover why Edinburgh's Christmas Market was named the best in the UK. From boozy mulled wine to stunning lights, find out what makes this festive experience unforgettable.
German Christmas Markets Boost Security After Attacks
Germany's festive markets open with heightened anti-terror measures following deadly 2016 and 2022 attacks. Discover how organisers balance safety with seasonal cheer.
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