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Children from Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School have taken part in an art competition to share how they feel about the area they live in

From lively carnival vibes to scandinavian ski resorts and cosy Cotswolds country getaways, here’s our pick of where to travel to this month

Since 1982, in the weeks running up until Christmas, the lanes, streets and alleys around Lincoln Cathedral have played host to stalls, tents and marquees. The Cathedral café dispenses mulled wine; gifts, arts and crafts are displayed around the grounds of the castle. Around the Lawn, an early 19th century Greek revival, is served freshly ground coffee and a huge array of food and other drinks, from local ales and ciders to wines and beers.

Lincoln Christmas Market attracted a record 320,000 people last year - too many for the event to be run safely, according to city leaders

Lincoln Christmas Market attracted a record 320,000 people last year - too many for the event to be run safely, according to city leaders

Lincoln Christmas Market attracted a record 320,000 people last year - too many for the event to be run safely, according to city leaders

The cruise liner cancelled a stop-off at Portland Port due to protests against the barge

“Boats, boats!” squeals our two-year-old daughter as the view of the harbour overwhelms her.

Councillor Richard Cleaver gained backing of smaller groups

'The public is right to be upset'