Have you ever sat through a friend or neighbour’s holiday snaps? Glass of wine in hand and eyes glazing over? …
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12 of Britain’s prettiest villages for a weekend break
“Autumn days and the grass is jewelled,” so went my primary school hymn. But as the nights draw in and the h…
How to achieve self-catering foodie holiday heaven
If you’ve ever read Nigel Slater’s autobiography, Toast, you’ll appreciate how bad food was for most kids …
A trainspotter’s guide to lighthouses in Britain
Most of us see lighthouses as striking pieces of architecture and have a slightly bedazzled awe at how they were…
13 things to check before you go on staycation
School’s out. Work handover’s completed. It’s holiday time! Bags packed. Kids packed. Pets sorted. Now wha…
Porthcothan, Jewel of North Cornwall
Porthcothan is a small village nestled in a lovely bay between Newquay and Padstow and 1½ miles from the restau…
How to find the cleanest beaches in Britain
The UK’s coastline weaves in and out of craggy inlets and sandy stretches totalling around 12,500km. And when …
How to get your kids early to bed during school holidays
Whether it’s half term, an inset day, six weeks of summer holidays or filling the hours after school, stimulat…
All you need to know about Lizard (the village)
Lizard – even the name’s a clue that this is a pretty special and unique place. There aren’t many places a…
The best walks in England and Wales
The legacy of Roman invasion apparent in some of our roads and walls never made it to footpaths and bridleways. …