The Shipping Forecast is a much-loved part of the British cultural landscape with an avid following of listeners, most of whom aren’t affected by the news it provides. This book describes how the forecast came about along with the science behind the gathering of the information and the inside track on the delivery of theContinue reading “And Now the Shipping Forecast”
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Little Britain: 10 of the UK’s best tiny attractions
From a museum in a phonebox to a theatre with just 55 seats, here are 10 pint-size treats
The best family days out in the UK for spring 2018
Looking for inspiration for Easter – and beyond? Here’s 25 places to visit, from new attractions to springtime gardens, adventure trails and, of course, egg hunts
A decade of award-winning British landscape photography – in pictures
A new book brings together the UK’s greatest landscape photographers, who have captured everything from violent seas to tranquil mountains
Wild days out for Easter: UK walks, attractions and activities – without the crowds
Big-name attractions are heaving over the spring break but the UK has a wealth of spectacular, less-well-known days out.
Rainbow flag to fly over Tate Britain to mark first queer British art show
Tate Britain marks 50th anniversary of 1967 Sexual Offences Act with exhibition including works by Francis Bacon, Dora Carrington and David Hockney
Queen’s collection of gifts amassed during reign to go on show
Buckingham Palace exhibition will display eclectic collection received by monarch from over 100 countries
EU departure but … UK sees record-breaking increase in visitors
Visit Britain is predicting a bumper year for overseas tourists with a weak pound making the UK a more attractive holiday destination
Cerith Wyn Evans: Forms in Space … by Light (in Time) review – an optical trapeze act
The Welsh artist unveils 2km of neon suspended in mid-air – and it’s an adventure playground for the eyes
It’s blooming spring! 22 great UK walks
Shake off the winter blues and enjoy longer, warmer days on one of these great country walks – all with pub stops – chosen by top British nature writers
Julian Worker Travel - A few ideas for your next trip in every direction 