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
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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
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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.
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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
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The best views in the UK
From remote islands to city skylines, seascapes to moorland outlooks, our readers share their favourite landscapes
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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
