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From book butlers to library sleepovers: 10 great UK places to stay for book lovers
To celebrate World Book Day we’ve picked 10 lovely literary retreats for bookworms
Rhiannon Batten
02, Mar, 2023 @7:00 AM
10 of the best charity holiday stays in the UK
Book into one of these brilliantly located cottages, apartments, bothies and hotels and you’ll be contributing to a worthy cause too
Rhiannon Batten
03, Jan, 2023 @7:00 AM
Steam trains, shipwrecks and Peter Pan’s garden: 10 great UK family days out for half-term and autumn
Exploring ice tunnels, apple pressing and dolphin spotting are just a few of our ideas to keep kids happy
Rhiannon Batten
20, Oct, 2022 @6:00 AM
‘Today is a magic moment’: Bath’s 207-year-old lido reopens after four decades of neglect
Opened in Jane Austen’s lifetime and recently saved from demolition, Cleveland Pools will welcome swimmers for a short autumn season before making a big splash next spring
Rhiannon Batten
30, Sep, 2022 @6:00 AM
Cheese, cider, cycling: a tasty tour of the West Country
Following the Somerset Food Trail by e-bike offers the chance to meet growers and makers, enjoy beautiful scenery, and sample delicious local produce
Rhiannon Batten
07, Jul, 2022 @6:00 AM
From sundae stations to snorkel trails – 30 ideas for cheap fun this summer
A great summer doesn’t need to cost a fortune – or anything, in fact. All you need is our wallet-friendly guide
Rhiannon Batten. Illustrations: Hannah Robinson
04, Jun, 2022 @10:00 AM
Follow the buzz: the best UK wildflower spectacles this summer
As the Chelsea Flower Show gets under way, we pick pollinator-friendly meadows and gardens for making a beeline to, from North Uist to the Tower of London
Rhiannon Batten
24, May, 2022 @6:00 AM
10 UK attractions where the guides bring history to life
From Glasgow’s police museum to Dorset’s tank museum, guides and volunteers have the personal experience to truly illuminate your visit
Rhiannon Batten
10, May, 2022 @6:00 AM
A coracle ride down the River Severn – and back in time
A family test drives a new project through Ironbridge and into the Industrial Revolution, when the little, basket-shaped boats plied the river
Rhiannon Batten
11, Apr, 2022 @5:30 AM
Five emerging food and drink destinations for a short UK break
Talented producers and chefs are working wonders with top-quality local ingredients in these regions. We pick the best places to eat, shop and stay
Rhiannon Batten
03, Jul, 2021 @10:30 AM
10 of the best Somerset pubs with beer gardens or outdoor space
Soak up the views, great ales and ciders, and homemade food at our selection of characterful and historic inns
Rhiannon Batten
20, May, 2021 @6:00 AM
10 of the best pick-your-own farms for autumn produce
From pumpkins and flowers to sprouts and Christmas trees, there’s a variety of produce ripe for picking across the UK
Rhiannon Batten
09, Oct, 2020 @5:30 AM
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