Wonders of the Weald: Explore the gardens of Kent and Sussex
A sunny swathe of Kent and Sussex, so little changed over the centuries, harbours some of the country’s finest gardens
Picture a quintessentially English landscape and it probably looks much like the slice of southeastern...
Beside the seaside: The history of British beach holidays
Sea, sand and (sometimes) sun: the great British seaside holiday is a much-loved and always evolving tradition
Relaxing in a colourful deckchair, sand between your toes. Rock-pooling, beach-combing, swimming and surfing. The whiff of fish...
Top coastal beauty spots in Britain
Missing the sea? Here are Britain's most beautiful corners of coastline
Many British people feel the pull of the seaside most strongly some time at the beginning of summer, as the temperature first topples into...
The Manor Country House Hotel review
Visiting The Manor Country House Hotel is like walking into a National Trust property where you can touch the furniture
Shop – then drop
Grade II-listed Weston Manor dates back to the 13thcentury. Built in mellow...
Summer reading: British book settings
We visit the places that inspired iconic summer scenes in the works of some of our favourite authors.
It is the brightest day you ever saw. The sun is sparkling on the water… The tide...
Hidden Cornwall: Top sights in West Penwith
Discover the beautiful, beguiling and rugged land of West Penwith by visiting its top sights in the far reaches of Cornwall. By Felix Rowe
It’s called Land’s End for good reason. Tucked away in the extreme...
Five of the cosiest inns in England
Winter is here, so find yourself a cosy inn – preferably with an open fire – and let’s all hibernate, if only for a little while
There is something quintessentially English about an inn, which...
7 cosy Cotswolds winter hideaways
From Oliver Cromwell’s favourite retreat to the home of a scandalous beauty, check into one of Britain’s historic Cotswolds inns, many of which offer special winter rates...
The Cotswolds is a picturesque region of rolling...
Cruising the Caledonian Canal
With Caledonian Discovery, slow travel means doing as much or as little as you like – bike rides, walks or kayaking – as your traditional barge putters along Scotland’s majestic Great Glen
Scotland’s Great Glen...
Hotel review: The Chain Locker, Falmouth
This cosy pub on the coast of Cornwall provides walkers with the perfect place to refuel as well a comfortable place to stay
The coastal town of Falmouth in Cornwall, famed for its vast deep...
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