You’ll never be short of reasons to visit the Lake District providing you enjoy fresh air, the opportunity for…
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Our favourite British bridges for perfect staycation road trips
The idea of a British road trip might not haul you away from the latest Netflix drama to start researching UK ho…
Peter Rabbit and seven other reasons to avoid the Lake District in 2018
Peter Rabbit. A troublesome bunny created by Beatrix Potter in 1893 that was inspired by her own pet rabbit, Pet…
13 snowdrop walks and gardens across the UK
Snowdrop (official: Galanthus) blooms are the first hope of spring. The very first will appear in late January i…
How to have a foodie cottage holiday in the UK
Pub grub or Michelin star meal? A bit of both would be delicious, thanks. As schools and churches celebrate harv…
9 of the best wild swimming spots in Britain
Go on be brave. Yeah, it might be a tad chillier than you’d first like, but there’s no chlorine to play with…
Famous places you won’t find a cinema but you will find King Arthur (apparently)
As legends go, King Arthur is one of Britain’s most enduring and perhaps one of the most divisive. Good…
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…
The Love Cottages Guide to Great Britain’s Best Bakes
In case you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last few weeks, the Great British Bake Off is back. The end of…
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…