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
Five of the best UK walking festivals
Like to talk while you walk? Then get together with fellow hikers at one of these festivals across the country
Callanish Stones
Excerpt from the book Travels through History : Northern Ireland and Scotland Belfast and the Causeway Coast has been rated best region in the world to visit in 2018 by Lonely Planet. In September 2017, Scotland was voted the most beautiful country in the world by a respected travel company, Rough Guides After I visit places such as CallanishContinue reading “Callanish Stones”
10 of the best UK outdoor family culture trips: readers’ travel tips
From an outdoor sculpture park to a famous battlefield, and a troupe of Shakespearean actors, here are 10 stimulating day trips – for grownups and kids
10 of the best lesser-known UK lidos
With the UK in the midst of a heatwave and the school holidays approaching, our lido expert, whose forthcoming book covers over 100 outdoor pools, picks 10 that are near or on the way to popular holiday hotspots
20 great UK and Ireland beach cottages for summer breaks
The beach is a pebble’s throw from the doorstep of these stylish, self-catering holiday homes. And all have availability for summer 2018
Down House, home of Charles Darwin: ‘An unstuffy educational day out’ – review
Darwin’s Kent home and garden immerses visitors in his work and life, and proves a day trip where learning is also fun
10 of the UK’s best seaside towns
The UK coast boasts more beach towns than you can shake a stick of rock at. Authors share their favourites for sun-kissed memories of summer
10 of the best wild cycle rides in the UK
A bicycle is the perfect way to explore the countryside. These off-grid routes, from mountainous lung-busters to scenic family rides, explore history as well as wilderness
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