Author Archives: Julian Worker

From Wordsworth to Thackray, Spitfires to railways … see old treasures in bright new spaces this summer

Orkney – just voted Scotland’s ‘best island’ – is home to archaeological riches, lunar landscapes and silver-white sands. It’s a place to get away from it all – even if you live there

From pottery throwing to furniture upcycling, these arty breaks are all about learning new skills – or improving old ones – in lovely surroundings

As it starts its reign as UK City of Culture, two new exhibitions celebrate the groundbreaking multicultural music born in the Midlands that became the soundtrack for a generation

Activities like hiking, cycling, surfing and kayaking are ideal for enjoying nature as a family

The new Waterfronts exhibition – part of the England’s Creative Coast project – brings contemporary sculpture to seaside towns to attract, and challenge, visitors

There are kids’ activities and food options galore at these hotels, where the emphasis is on fun, and relaxation, for all

The Canaries are Spain’s most accessible destination under current UK travel rules – and home to historical towns, dramatic coastlines, wild walks and excellent seafood

With hundreds of museums reopening, don’t miss these unusual examples, from crofting to slavery, knitting to fossils

As indoor attractions welcome visitors back, four museums tells us how they’ll showcase new exhibitions after a particularly tough year