Claire Naylor (Jones Editorial)

The official start of the festive season is finally upon us, and Greenwich is already hitting those high notes. After the magical Lantern Parade and Christmas Lights Switch-On on Wednesday, 19 November, the festive season has officially begun.

Greenwich Market is the perfect place to start your Christmas shopping, especially if you are choosing handmade pieces with a personal touch. Our friendly traders and independent creators are ready to help you find something special, even for the pickie...

Shopping goes hand in hand with Christmas! Whether you started months ago or are leaving it to the last minute, Greenwich’s retail scene has a wide range of gift inspiration. With everything from reliable high-street brands and discounted designer items to one-of-a-kind handmade crafts and unique creations to treasure, you’re bound to find a present for even the trickiest of Secret Santas at our outlet mall, markets and boutique stores.
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Looking to check off your holiday gift list? Head to one of London’s many charming winter markets, which pop up all over the city in November and December. Whether you want to sip mulled wine overlooking the River Thames, browse crafts by local artisans or immerse yourself in all things festive at a huge carnival, here's our pick of the best Christmas markets in the UK's capital.

Discover the secrets of Greenwich Market with our fun-packed Scavenger Hunt.
Join us on an interactive journey to celebrate 40 years since independent arts and crafts traders started selling at Greenwich Market.

The Algarve in southern Portugal – covering the region from the Spanish border in the east to the western Atlantic coast – draws over 5 million tourists a year to its sublime beaches, scenic hiking trails and reliably sunny weather. Portugal is an incredibly welcoming place for family travelers, and the Algarve is no exception.

The clocks go back to Greenwich Mean Time on Sunday 26th October giving us all an extra hour in the day. Don’t waste it! Make the most of your weekend with this selection of the best things to do in Greenwich.

All the world looks to the Prime Meridian of the World at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich to set their clocks. On one side of the line sits the eastern hemisphere; on the other, the west. But what is GMT and why is it intrinsically linked to Greenwich?

Hiring a car and driving through gorgeous English landscapes, visiting quaint villages and epic castles is a highlight of a trip to England no matter the season.
Any hit list of best places to visit in England includes major stops like London, Liverpool and Bath as well as national parks and coastal regions. The cities and towns are all easy enough to reach by train or bus, but to properly connect the dots and have the freedom to explore, you need a car.

Historic market towns, rolling green hills, secret sandy beaches: welcome to Great Britain
Whether you want to visit London's world-class museums, spend time at the seaside or venture into the great outdoors, your DK Eyewitness travel guide ensures you experience all that England, Scotland and Wales have to offer.

Even though I was born and raised in London, I’ve been caught out without a brolly (umbrella) in the rain countless times. I’ve felt the scorn of others when not noticing there’s a queue, and I’ve made the costly error of driving into the city. But as a local, I’ve made these mistakes so you don’t have to; I hope my experience and top tips help inspire a smooth and memorable trip to the UK capital.

Having a premature baby or sick baby can have a huge impact on your mental health. Our information is always informed by working with families. To produce this information, we spoke to Black families who told us about their experiences of neonatal care. This research is included throughout.

Sushi is one of Japan’s most famous culinary exports and one of its most-consumed foods; that the salmon-and-tuna sushi has a permanent place in the emoji lexicon points to its importance in Japanese cuisine as well as food culture at large. Understand sushi's history, the etiquette to eating it, and the best places to try it in Tokyo with this guide.

Jagged mountains, white-sand beaches and pastel-hued colonial centers set the stage for wide-ranging adventures in Mexico. You’d need many months to see all of the highlights in this wildly diverse country, but with less time on your hands, focus on one of these four itineraries. You’ll travel to both famous destinations and off-the-beaten-path wonders just waiting to be explored.

Years in the making, the Parque del Jaguar is a newly created reserve in Tulum that encompasses protected beaches, lookout towers, forest trails and a museum full of Maya artifacts. The big draw is the archaeological zone, with its collection of temples and pre-Hispanic monuments. Though lacking the grandeur of Chichén Itzá, no other archaeological site in Mexico offers such stunning vistas over the Caribbean.

I researched and wrote new web copy and FAQs to help inform and support parents of sick and premature newborns on the new Neonatal Care Leave and Pay legislation in England and Wales.