Somerset: Land of the summer people
Sandwiched between its well-known neighbours of Dorset, Devon and Wiltshire, a sunlit Somerset is filled to the brim with sweet delights, from its dainty villages, varied coastline and England's smallest city, to its curious...
48 hours in… Devon
In the first of our new series we spend 48 hours in Devon and discover some of the best the county has to offer, from an attractive sailing village and tucked-away beach, to an...
Places to stay: Malmesbury
In a southern corner of rural England the much-loved Cotswolds have remained sleepily unchanged for hundreds of years
As the gentle sunlight pours down to bake the honey-coloured stone of beautiful buildings in scattered villages,...
Room with a view
High above the picturesque bay of Mawgan Porth, just outside Newquay, the Bedruthan Steps hotel makes the perfect family getaway
Of all the views in Britain, one of the best has to be the sight...
Spend the summer in secret Somerset
Nestled between its well-known neighbours of Dorset, Devon and Wiltshire, a sunlit Somerset is the ideal place to spend your spring and summer holidays
Somerset is also a place of deep myth and legend; even...
Visit Cheltenham
The historic spa town of Cheltenham is famous as the home of British jump racing, but it is a popular place to visit throughout the year
It’s Gold Cup day at the Cheltenham Festival, the...
Explore Devon
From combe to tor, beach to clifftop, here are our favourite places to visit in beautiful Devon
Agatha Christie Mile on the English Riviera explores locations connected with the crime writer. www.englishriviera.co.uk/agathachristie
Blackdown Hills walks This...
The sights of Salisbury
Salisbury is a historic treasure trove; the perfect “city in the countryside”. Here is our pick of the best places to explore during your visit
Visiting Salisbury For further information on where to stay and...
Discover the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds – an area of gently rolling hills, lush countryside and that ubiquitous honey-coloured stone bathing everything with a unique glow – is unsurprisingly one of the most visited, photographed and loved parts...
The Cotswolds: an insider’s guide
The Cotswolds, a glorious tapestry woven from parts of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Wiltshire, is one of the most popular parts of Britain to explore. Read our insider's guide to find its hidden treasures
The...