Christmas

Impeccable hospitality at The Chesterfield Mayfair, from the elegant Butlers Restaurant to cocktails at Stanley's Rooftop Bar.

Christmas in Mayfair: An unforgettable London escape

Families have the chance to see Santa in Lapland

‘Bucket-list trip’ to see Santa Claus and Northern Lights in Lapland

Corby Christmas lights switch-on 2026/ (inset) the previous full-scale event in 2006/IMG

Corby Christmas lights switch-on event and market returns to town centre

The 'Christmas At Nene Court' shopping event is taking place on Friday, November 13

'Magical' Christmas event coming to Wellingborough shopping destination

Fit for a treasure chest: Hourglass's dazzling limited-edition palettes are every bit as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside.

Hourglass's limited-edition makeup palettes are flying off the shelves

Spa guests relax beside the pool at Bannatyne Wakefield

Spa day packages ahead of Black Friday that could save Christmas

The Mowerman Tractor Run won't go ahead in 2026

Wellingborough business' Christmas tractor run cancelled this year

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

Family Christmas holidays from £179 with Santa visits and festive fun

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour has been described as ‘better than on TV’

Strictly Come Dancing Live tickets an ideal Christmas present for fans

The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut is topping Christmas wish lists, and it's easy to see why

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

These Christmas family holidays with Santa and skating start at £129

Christmas gift ideas from Olaplex, Hourglass, Sweaty Betty, Hunter and Neal’s Yard Remedies, with beauty, fragrance and pampering treats for under the tree.

35 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from just £2.99

Wellingborough Twinkle start at 1pm on November 21, with the switch-on taking place at 6pm.

Wellingborough Twinkle to welcome the Christmas season with lights switch on

Have a cracking Christmas! Boots has launched three giant beauty crackers – Joy, Magic and Cheer – each costing £25 and packed with six beauty treats worth over £70.

Boots unveils £25 beauty crackers worth over £70

The e.l.f. Christmas gift sets I'd pick for beauty lovers this year and prices start from just £15

e.l.f. has a range of Christmas gift sets for beauty lovers

I've found a Christmas gift experience that's perfect for anyone who loves exploring London

The Original Tour's London bus experiences make a great Christmas gift
The Original Tour offers London sightseeing experiences for adults and families.
Natalie Dixon

Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

Deals site Wowcher and Jet2CityBreaks have deals on trips to Christmas markets in Europe

Trips to gorgeous European Christmas markets under £100

Christmas in the Park will take place at Santa Pod on December 5 and 6

Northamptonshire’s huge new Christmas market ‘will soon be the UK’s biggest’

Cars available to drive include the Lamborghini Gallardo and many more

Lamborghini, Ferrari and Aston Martin supercar driving experiences

The American Golf Luxury Advent Calendar features 24 days of golfing treats, including balls, tees, accessories and more, all presented in festive red, white and blue packaging.

American Golf's £129 luxury advent calendar is a golfer's dream

Get your order in now for Christmas turkeys - and save some money if you have a Nectar carda

Sainsbury's Christmas food orders are live and turkey starts at £7.20

Andrea Bocelli has performed for the royal family (Victoria Jones/PA)

Andrea Bocelli fan says concert was 'like a dream' ahead of UK tour

Ready for a mince pie? 'Tis the season to complain about Christmas arriving early

Half-price mince pies make an early Christmas taste test tempting

Dermalogica’s limited-edition 2026 Advent Calendar features 24 days of skincare treats, with a mix of bestselling favourites and skin essentials.

Dermalogica's £546 advent calendar is here - and it's yours for £229

OK, so it might be January - but you can make Christmas 2026 truly sparkle by snapping up this clearance deal

This artificial tree is just £15 in an incredible post-Christmas sale

Volunteers collecting trees for recycling as part of the Cransley Hospice Trust initiative

Cransley Hospice Trust community Christmas tree recycling scheme raises £27,300
Cransley Hospice Trust is celebrating a remarkable start to the year following the huge success of its community Christmas tree recycling initiative.
Stephanie Weaver

Aldi donated more than 25,000 meals to those in need in Northamptonshire over the festive period.

25,000 meals donated from Aldi to those in need over Christmas and New Year

All centres will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day

When Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden tips will be open at Christmas

Mother Christmas has been collecting gifts from across Northamptonshire/ Mother Christmas/National World

'Fab-u-lous!' says Mother Christmas as she thanks community for gift donations

The cheque was presented to the Christmas Gift Shop on December 5

Raunds Church and food bank’s gift shop receives town council grant

Isebrook School’s Christmas Enterprise Fayre raised over £2172 for their school and £170 for Kettering Foodbank/Creating Tomorrow Trust

Kettering SEND school Christmas entrepreneurs raise over £2,300

Members of Shine Arts on their Elf Day at Burton Latimer Community Library /Shine

Elves shine at Northamptonshire additional needs group charity fundraiser

Cosori smart meat thermometer is sold on Amazon

Cosori smart meat thermometer review – a Christmas lifesaver (aff)

Mayor of Kettering Cllr Ben Jameson attended the nativity play at St Mary's School in Kettering /St Mary's School

Kettering primary school's Christmas Nativity message echoed by town Mayor

Greatwell Homes staff wrapping some of the presents

Greatwell Homes employees donate Christmas presents to those in need

Pulse & Cocktails store in Kettering/Pulse & Cocktails

Kettering’s new roadside sex store shares adult Christmas stocking filler ideas

AC Binns' Polar Express Christmas Truck at Hawthorn Community Primary School in Kettering/National World

Polar Express truck rolls into Kettering to spread joy and lucky golden tickets

Mayor of Corby, Callum Reilly, hosted a Christmas dinner at The Manor Restaurant

Corby mayor’s annual Christmas dinner brings the community together

Anyone travelling from Corby, Kettering or Wellingborough train stations over the Christmas and New Year period is advised to check ahead of travelling

Christmas and New Year travel advice for those travelling on EMR trains

The missing covers have been reported to the police Photo: Higham Ferrers Town Council

Knitted Christmas bollard toppers stolen from Northamptonshire town

The mayor with the cards (inset) and the designs of the two overall winners, Lilly from St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School and Christian from Corby Technical School (CTS)

Corby mayor spreads festive cheer with community Christmas card competition

Travelodge rooms vary wildly in price depending on the day or location you choose - but a new online tool can help you find the sweet spots and bag a bargain

New price finder tool could slash the cost of Christmas hotel stays

The Christmas market begins at 10am on Saturday (December 20)

Wellingborough church to host free-entry Christmas market this weekend

Rosie Wrighting MP for Kettering with Christmas card competition design winner Amélie Wicks /Office of Rosie Wrighting MP

Kettering snow globe design wins local MP's Christmas card competition

This is the cheapest way to send parcels smaller than 20kg this Christmas

Find the cheapest postage deals with this parcel comparison site

The wonderful cast of Beauty and the Beast at the Core Theatre, Corby. Image: Submitted

Review - The Corby Core panto Beauty and the Beast is a wonderful night out

The Mowerman Charity Tractor Run takes place this Sunday (December 14)

Where to see Mowerman charity festive tractor run taking place this weekend

Bunches offers bespoke Christmas plants on a next-day delivery - for bargain prices

This family-run florist can send Christmas plants for £22.50

Library picture - Kettering Christmas Tree Festival 2024/National World

Popular Kettering Christmas tree festival returns to St Andrew’s Church

Beautiful gifts and personalised presents are a speciality for Not on the High Street - our fashion expert takes a closer look

This website turns gifting into an art form - and it’s addictive

'Mother Christmas' Jeanette Walsh has been busy collecting in gifts for children and young people in need across Northamptonshire/Mother Christmas

How you can still donate to the Mother Christmas annual appeal

This is the cheapest way to send parcels smaller than 20kg this Christmas

Send a Christmas parcel for just £1.99 with this comparison site

This isn't your normal winter break - it's a bargain Santa sleepover with plenty of festive treats

See inside this magical festive castle you can stay in for £67

New research from FitFlop has uncovered the UK’s best Christmas tree farms, ranked across 100 locations nationwide, and Welford Christmas Tree Farm placed fourth.

REVEALED: Family-run Christmas tree farm ranks fourth out of 100 spots in the UK

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