The UK countryside comes alive in spring and these breaks – everything from seal-spotting to cycling and even wine-tasting – make the most of it
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10 great pubs, chosen by Santa and other Christmas workers
From a turkey farmer to a choirmaster, we ask the people who help make Christmas special where they go for a festive pint or two
The 50 best UK pubs
The pub is a great British invention. Here, experts pick their favourites for Sunday lunch, picturesque settings, craft beer, history and more. All (but one) are child- and dog-friendly
5 of the best urban days out in England
Experience a burst of activity or just some scenic calm with these city-based trips, featuring a kayaking tour of Tyne bridges to yoga on a paddleboard.
Welcome to Brumbria: should the West Midlands become a national park?
Could a plan to turn the West Midlands into a national park transform the Black Country’s unlovely reputation, asks Wolverhampton native Stuart Jeffries
The best views in the UK
From remote islands to city skylines, seascapes to moorland outlooks, our readers share their favourite landscapes
Family cycling trails in the UK: readers’ tips
What better way to explore the UK than on a bike ride? From Morecambe Bay to the Mendips, here are our readers’ favourite family cycle trails