As the leaves start to fall and the evenings draw in, it’s time to think ahead. 2026 might seem far off—but the best way to enter the new year with calm confidence is planning ahead. And there’s no tool more satisfying (or more beautiful) than a real paper calendar. Countryside Greetings has a wonderful line-up of 2026 Slim Hanging Wall Calendars, and here’s why they’re more than just pretty wall-filler.
What’s Special About These Calendars
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Slim-style, vertical format: Measuring about 15.5 cm wide by 42 cm deep, these calendars are ideal where space is limited—think hallways, boot rooms, utility rooms, or even in the kitchen beside the fridge. CountrysideGreetings
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Made in the UK with sustainable materials: They are printed on fine silk paper, produced under the Woodland Carbon Code, meaning the paper comes from sustainable British forestry.CountrysideGreetings
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Art, humour, countryside charm: The designs are charming, varied, and full of character. Whether you enjoy Norman Thelwell’s pony cartoons, Bryn Parry’s field-sport wit, Alex Underdown’s funny farm animals, or the more modern art of Charles Sainsbury-Plaice’s AI dog portraits—there’s something to make every month smile.CountrysideGreetings
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Ideal gift idea: Beautiful, useful, quirky—perfect for anyone who loves animals, countryside scenes, or simply wants something different on the wall than the standard corporate designs.CountrysideGreetings
Why a Paper Calendar Still Matters
In our digital age, you might wonder—why bother with paper? Here are some good reasons:
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Physical visibility
A paper calendar hangs where you live. Every glance in the morning, when passing by, while brewing tea, you get a reminder of what’s coming. Electronic calendars are often tucked away in devices—easy to miss when you’re not looking. -
Memory & planning connection
Writing things by hand helps with remembering. When you write an appointment, you engage more senses—your hand, the feel of pen, seeing the letters—than tapping into an app. That simple action can help cement plans in your mind. -
Less distraction
When planning in a digital calendar, it’s tempting to get side-tracked (notifications, pop-ups, emails). A paper calendar is just about your dates, your artwork, your month: no pings, no ads, no extra noise. -
Aesthetic pleasure & mood
Beautiful artwork, countryside scenes, funny animals—all this lifts your spirits, and adds personality to your space. A well-designed calendar is decoration as much as function. -
Planning & long-term view
Many of us use phone / online tools for day-to-day, but a wall calendar gives an overview: months ahead, upcoming events, seasonal things (plants, agricultural tasks, garden chores, holidays). It aids foresight in a way digital tools sometimes fragment. -
Reliability
No battery needed. Power outage? Device dies? At least the paper calendar is still visible.
How to Get the Most from Your Countryside Greetings Calendar
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Pick a location that you see every day—hallway, kitchen, near the exit door—so you glance at it often.
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Use colour coding (pens / highlighters) for different kinds of items: appointments, birthdays, seasonal chores. The wide vertical layout gives room for notes.
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Combine with a pocket diary or digital calendar. Use paper for big-picture, memorable events; digital for reminders.
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Turn the calendar into a ritual: at the end of each month, take a few minutes to glance ahead, mark special dates, add plans.
A Look at the Range
Here are just a few favourites, to give you a flavour:
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Thelwell Pony Wall Calendar 2026, perfect for pony-lovers and those who enjoy classic, equestrian humour. CountrysideGreetings
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Bryn Parry Shooting Calendar 2026, countryside charm with a dose of rural wit. CountrysideGreetings
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Alex Underdown Country Calendar 2026, great for fans of farm animals & light humour. CountrysideGreetings
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Dashing Dogs Wall Calendar 2026 by Charles Sainsbury-Plaice, where AI art meets dog portraits in a modern twist. CountrysideGreetings
Where to Buy
You can order the full 2026 Countryside Greetings calendar collection directly from us here: countrysidegreetings.co.uk/collections/calendars-2026
Prefer shopping on Amazon? Our calendars are also available on Amazon.co.uk