An idyllic few days in the West Country takes in the local tipple, lazy rivers and crafts stretching back to antiquity
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Take the kids to… Telegraph Museum, Porthcurno, Cornwall
Children of the internet age will be gobsmacked to discover this small remote telegraph office was at the forefront of a communications revolution, but the museum tells that story in a fun, fascinating and hands-on way
Beara of glad tidings: south-west Ireland’s other great peninsula
The Beara peninsula is less popular than nearby honeypots such as the Ring of Kerry – and is all the better for it.
Take the kids to … Tintagel, Cornwall
Wizards, kings and castle ruins combine with beach, caves and rock pools to make a magical day out – even in February
Will Bath dare to become the first UK city with a ‘tourist tax’?
The city council is considering a charge for overnight visitors – but fears being labelled ‘the tax city’
A taste of caviar … the sturgeon will see you now
Aquitaine, in south-west France, is a caviar region to rival the Black Sea – and one local producer is offering enthusiasts a farm tour and tasting
Bristol ranked fourth in inspiring city list
The West Country city beat London, Paris and Amsterdam in an online survey and is lauded for its vibrant arts scene