Julian Worker Travel – A few ideas for your next trip in every direction

A Victorian cottage paying homage to Oliver Twist is the perfect place for children to indulge in make-believe. Plus seven more magical themed places to stay in the UK

The newest section of the all-encompassing England Coast Path, from Whitehaven to Silecroft, takes in beaches, blustery dune lands and bird-filled clifftops

Swap identikit high streets for the pedestrian thrill of discovery and drifting in these six flâneur-friendly cities

Berwick is an atmospheric base for touring nearby fairytale castles, beaches, birds and sea life – by train, boat and bus

These idiosyncratic stores have all the answers for that annual quandary: ‘what gift should I buy?’

Cross-country ski-touring needs navigation skills and stamina, but after exhilarating days on the snow, Norway’s network of winter huts offer cosy respite

How Maradona inspired Paolo Sorrentino’s film about Naples, Hand of God – and inadvertently saved his life

Scousers’ globetrotting history and streetwise energy are combining to inspire a vibrant new food scene in Liverpool

Fancy making your own festive wreath, chair or canoe? Get creative on a weekend away

Whether it’s a foraged pizza or a seafood safari, there’s something here to nourish your soul