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  • Sunday, December 1 – Saturday, December 7 – Christmastime in the Cotswolds & Chilterns

    With sleepy villages dotted throughout rolling hills, honey-hued buildings embellished with fairy lights, roaring fires in cozy pubs and sparkling trees adorning picture-perfect towns, the Cotswolds is a magical place to spend the run-up to the holidays. The Royal Oak Foundation’s memorable tour on December 1 – 7 meanders through a stunning cluster of Cotswolds favorites to the southern tip of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath, where the delightful Christmas Market and twinkling Georgian streets await.

    We also weave our way across the lovely landscapes of another AONB, the Chilterns, to explore the stunning Tudor mansion of Grey’s Court and château inspired Waddesdon Manor, both sumptuously dressed for a classic country house Christmas. We enjoy plenty more seasonal delights, from the enchanting illuminations trail at Kew Gardens to a Victorian-style carol singing performance in celebration of enduring yuletide traditions. $4,995 per person. For complete information visit https://www.royal-oak.org/britain-tours-2024/christmastime/

  • Behind the Scenes at Greys Court Woodland, Online

    In this National Trusts video, you’ll meet Leo Jennings, Area Ranger at Greys Court near Henley in Oxfordshire. You’ll learn more about how and why the Trust fells trees, and how it benefits nature in the surrounding area. You’ll also get an insight into all the different jobs rangers do at the National Trust: from managing habitats to helping out the house team now and again. Join Leo as he explains how the Greys Court rangers have been using wood from the estate to create a boardwalk, which will open up new areas for visitors to explore, and improve accessibility for those who find it tricky to navigate the muddier areas of the woodland. You’ll also hear from volunteers about the work they’re doing to help out on the project. We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference. Nature, beauty, history. For everyone, for ever. The five minute YouTube video may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTtGljPbkPY