THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Main stage
Talk+Shop and VIP ticket-holders only. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis
- 10:30-11:15: In Conversation with Raymond Blanc OBE
- 12:00-12:45: In Conversation with Paula Sutton
- 13:30-14:15: In Conversation with Jojo Moyes
- 15:00-15:45: In Conversation with Dame Emma Bridgewater
- 15:45-17:00: Country Living Artisan Awards
Book signings will be taking place straight after the talks in the Waterstones Bookshop – follow the signs on your exit to join the queue.
Market stage
- 10:30-11:00: Absolute Filth! With GH’s homes and household advice editor Katie Mortram
- 11:30-12:00: Your health questions answered by GH health expert Dr Mo
- 12:30-13:00: Fashion Founders: In Conversation with Mandy Watkins, founder of Hush
- 13:30-14:00: A masterclass with Ruby Hammer, in partnership with L’Oréal Paris
- 14:30-15:00: The role of collagen supplements in menopause, in partnership with Gold Collagen
- 15:30-16:00: GH VIP Book Club: In Conversation with Dawn O’Porter
Kitchen stage
- 10:30-11:15: The art of fish filleting with chef Sinu Pillai, in partnership with Holland America Line
- 11:45-12:15: Christmas unwrapped with the GHI: Festive taste test
- 12:45-13:15 The GH Kitchen team’s edible-gift guide: Home-made treats that look better than shop-bought!
- 13:45-14:15: Bean to bar with Barbers Chocolate: A guide to all things craft cocoa
- 14:45-15:15: The best buys of 2025: Tried & Tested
- 15:45-16:15: Country Living crafting: Make a festive arrangement with Alaina Binks
VIP Lounge
VIP ticket-holders only
- 11:15-12:00: Wine tasting with Stacey Smith, GH senior food and drinks editor, and Terre Di San Vito
- 12:45-13:30: The great GH Christmas quiz
- 14:20-14:50: The thrill of cruising: Travel expert Robin West in conversation with Jane Bruton, in partnership with Seabourn
- 15:45-16:30: Meet the editor with Jane Bruton
Shop from over 150 handpicked artisans and small businesses in the Country Living Christmas Market.