Cheshire: Salt of the earth
With its leafy canals, crooked Tudor houses and saltmaking heritage, visitors to Cheshire discover a lesserknown but uniquely colourful history
Words by Jenny Rowe-Patel
Perhaps best known as the home of footballers and their reality TV-starring...
Windermere and Grasmere: Romancing the Lake District
We follow a literary trail around Windermere and Grasmere, jewels in the crown of the magnificent Lake District
There’s something about the Lake District – something that sparks the imagination and soothes the soul. A...
The Real Beatrix Potter
Her books are loved the world over, but the author’s unconventional life choices and passion for the Lake District make her own story a fascinating tale in itself
Words by Nadia Cohen
Say the name of...
City guide: Attractions in Chester
With its own historic racecourse and a unique shopping experience, the Roman city of Chester is packed with pastimes both ancient and modern. Here's our city guide to help you make the best of...
The best British September day trips
As summer slowly merges into autumn, parts of the British countryside come alive with colour. Here are a few places that we think are particularly spectacular in September
Keswick, Lake District
Nestled within the craggy mountains...
In photos: Beatrix Potter’s Lake District
To mark the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth, we take a look at the lovely Lake District landscape she fell in love with and inspired her stories.
The Lake District: an insider’s guide
Home to poet and artist John Ruskin and children's author Beatrix Potter, the Lake District continues to charm visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, picturesque pubs and award-winning attractions
Tucked away in one corner of north west...
On the trail of William Wordsworth
Following in the footsteps of William Wordsworth, Lawrence Alexander explores the poet’s beloved Grasmere and other Lake District haunts
On the evening of 15 April 1802, Dorothy Wordsworth, sister of the poet William, wrote her journal as...
Win a luxury foodie trip to the Lake District
Win a two-night gourmet stay at a luxury spa hotel in the beautiful Lake District
Enter our competition to win a two-night gourmet stay for two people at The Wordsworth Hotel, a pretty 4-star spa...
Manchester City Guide
The proud northwest English city of Manchester was built on the textile industry and thrives today as a centre of culture, sport and heritage
Mancunians often like to cheekily claim the title of ‘England’s second...
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