England holidays

A local’s guide to Sheffield: from magnificent gardens to the best bakery around

The florist and author walks us through her best-loved spots, including historic glasshouses and wildlife havens on the city’s edge

Anna Potter

04, Dec, 2021 @2:00 PM

Seeking solace in the hills: why the Malverns are perfect for walking

Sandwiched between Worcester and Hereford, the small yet perfectly formed peaks offer hikes to suit every mood – and fresh spring water gushing through ancient rocks

Lois Pryce

01, Dec, 2021 @7:00 AM

Lobster pots, wild moors and Dracula: a car-free break in Whitby

It’s no mystery that the setting of this North Yorkshire coastal town inspired Bram Stoker’s horror classic – and reaching it can mean taking Britain’s most scenic bus ride

Phoebe Taplin

29, Nov, 2021 @10:13 AM

Land of plenty: top 10 UK foodie breaks

Whether it’s a foraged pizza or a seafood safari, there’s something here to nourish your soul. By Annabelle Thorpe

Annabelle Thorpe

28, Nov, 2021 @9:00 AM

A great walk to a great pub: the New Inn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset

Walk in the shadow of Cerne Abbas’s infamous giant then slake your thirst at a 400-year-old inn

Jon Woolcott

26, Nov, 2021 @7:00 AM

Braced for impact: walking the ‘camino’ of Cumbria

The newest section of the all-encompassing England Coast Path, from Whitehaven to Silecroft, takes in beaches, blustery dune lands and bird-filled clifftops

Mike MacEacheran

22, Nov, 2021 @6:30 AM

Busy beavers: up close with Cornwall’s furry eco-warriors

From flood defence to strengthening biodiversity, the ecological benefits of rewilding with beavers are beyond doubt. Meet the people making it happen

Jane Dunford

16, Nov, 2021 @7:00 AM

‘I buy at least 40 samosas’: Jess Phillips’s inside guide to Birmingham

‘Birmingham is a canopy of trees and has the best samosas in the world.’ The MP picks her favourite places to eat, drink and visit in her home town

Interview by Nazia Parveen

14, Nov, 2021 @11:00 AM

A great walk to a great pub: the Pheasant, Wellington, Shropshire

Hike up mini-mountain the Wrekin for eye-popping views, then enjoy a pint in an honest, old-school inn

Chris Moss

12, Nov, 2021 @4:00 PM

Peak District railway restoration plan divides local opinion

The Monsal Trail is a much-loved walking and cycling route, but pressure is building for trains to return, restoring a direct link between Derby and Manchester

Nazia Parveen

10, Nov, 2021 @7:00 AM

Dartmoor train line is back after 50 years – here’s what to do and see along the route

Later this month the line will deliver walkers, cyclists and wild campers to the northern edge of the national park. Here’s a brief guide to the area