Day trips

February is LGBTQ+ history month: here are 10 of the best places to celebrate it
This year’s event is themed on queer contributions to cinema, with screenings, museum tours, talks and exhibitions from Glasgow to Margate
Stephen Emms
30, Jan, 2023 @7:00 AM

‘This cure works for all’: readers’ favourite trips to banish winter blues
Winter walks by day and night, remote hideaways, French riviera rail trips and Turin’s hot chocolate are among our tipsters’ remedies for dark January days
Guardian readers
12, Jan, 2023 @11:00 AM

England’s new £2 bus trips have arrived. Here are six of the most scenic
With more than 130 bus operators joining a scheme offering fares of £2, now is the time to get out and see some of England’s most picturesque areas
Phoebe Taplin
05, Jan, 2023 @7:00 AM

‘Gold mist lingers over frozen marshes’: eight great UK winter walks
With its stark beauty and quieter paths, it’s the ideal season for exploring. Our writers tread routes with a theme, from art and architecture to birds and rivers
Guardian writers
31, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM

A North Sea coast walk to a unique pub: the Marsden Grotto, South Shields
A bracing stroll past curious military relics ends in a pub carved into a cliff
Paul Kirkwood
23, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM

Fancy a festive dip? The best outdoor Christmas swims in the UK
Start a new seasonal tradition by plunging into icy British waters – or cheering on those who do. Here are the best spots
Kate Rew
21, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM

A spiritual walk on the South Downs: the Old Way pilgrims’ route
Walking an East Sussex segment of a newly devised trail leads to encounters with art history, ancient churches and natural wonder
Carol Donaldson
20, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM

‘Top deck advised’: readers’ favourite scenic UK bus rides
From Cornwall to North Yorkshire beautiful bus rides take in sea views, mountains, rivers and cute villages. Our readers know the best routes. Scroll down for the winning tip
Guardian readers
15, Dec, 2022 @11:00 AM

‘Something special in the air’: new bars, art, music and restaurants are turning heads in Stockport
Creatives and a clued-in council are making things happen in the Greater Manchester town. Whet your cultural and culinary appetite with our guide to the best venues, bars and shops
Tony Naylor
15, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM

A local’s guide to Belfast: margaritas, murals and the Black Mountain
Social entrepreneur Maeve Monaghan on her historic city’s diverse culture, green hills and, of course, great nightlife
Interview by Stephen Emms
12, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM

‘Brilliant spectacle and atmosphere’: readers’ favourite Christmas concerts
The atmosphere of Christmas is at its best accompanied by flickering candles, superb choral music, ancient buildings and the odd pub. Our tipsters know where to go. Scroll down to see the winner
Guardian readers
08, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM

‘No lack of wildness’ - a car-free break on the John Muir Way, Scotland
The East Lothian segment of the coast to coast trail dedicated to the great conservationist, reveals seabird colonies, beaches and historic houses
Phoebe Taplin
07, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM
1 / 83 pages