Holiday Ideas
10 toughest long-distance walking trails in the UK: Challenge yourself with one of these bucket-list routes
Planning a major hike this year? We reveal the UK’s toughest long-distance paths to explore.
Best walking holidays for 2025: Hiking routes, guided tours and accommodation
Explore our beautiful coastlines and countryside on foot with our guide to the best walking holidays in the UK
Active dogs for active people: These dog breeds are perfect for those who love long walks in the countryside
If you love the thought of country walks with a pet dog but aren’t sure which breed will suit you best, expert trainer Gwen Bailey can help you make up your mind
Beginner's guide to wild camping in the UK: law, where to camp and kit
Fancy getting off the beaten track? One of the joys of wild camping is the chance to sleep under the stars in beautiful rural locations.
Where to ski and snowboard in Scotland, England and the rest of the UK
Hit the slopes without leaving the UK with our guide to the best places to ski and snowboard in the UK.
Britain's best classic seaside attractions you don't want to miss
The UK coastline is famed for its classic seaside resorts, each with its own vintage attractions. Here's our top 10 – from boats and big wheels to trains and ice cream.
5 famous writers' homes you can holiday in, from Roald Dahl's childhood holiday home to the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie's house
Fancy sleeping where your favourite writers lived, worked or holidayed? Explore Agatha Christie's Devon retreat and follow in the footsteps of Roald Dahl with our top five literary lodgings.
32 wild and wonderful beaches to visit this winter
The British coastline has a wild beauty in the colder months but still offers incredible wildlife, views and buckets of fresh air. Our guide looks at the best beaches to visit in the UK in the winter months.
Step into a fairytale: The UK's 13 most magical villages and towns to visit this winter
Discover Britain's prettiest villages, towns and cities for a winter break, each packed with cosy pubs and hotels, festive activities and magical winter walks.
UK's best follies to visit, from fairytale turrets and towers to temples
Explore some of the country's quirkier buildings with our guide to Britain's best follies
Britain's best poetry walks: walk in the shadows of Britain's greatest poets
Walk in the footsteps of some of Britain’s greatest poets and discover the landscapes that inspired their famous works – from Wordsworth's Lake District to Austen's Hampshire.
Tintern, Monmouthshire guide: historic walks, places to stay and things to do
Escape into the Wye Valley for a mixture of rural tranquillity, mystical sights and historical intrigue with our guide to Tintern in Monmouthshire. Find a selection of walks, unique places to stay and interesting things to do
A weekend guide to Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
Discover history, walks and great places to eat and sleep in the charmingly English town of Bradford-on-Avon
Britain's best waterfalls
Discover enchanting falls, cascades and plunge pools on a walk or day out with our round-up of Britain's most spectacular waterfalls.
Guide to Britain’s lighthouses: history and how to visit
We explore the history of lighthouses in the UK, the best lighthouses to visit and lighthouses you can stay in
Best literary festivals to visit in 2023
With the Bath festival kicking off the season of literature events, here are the unmissable happenings for book lovers throughout the UK this year.
Aberdovey, Wales: guide to the best places to stay, eat and local walks
The small seaside village of Aberdovey, or Aberdyfi in Welsh, on the Dyfi estuary in Mid Wales is the perfect spot for a weekend of coastal walks, cosy pubs and wildlife watching. Here is our weekend guide to Aberdovey, including local history, best walks and places to visit.
Britain's most romantic places
From breathtaking mountain peaks to a spectacular coastline and historic market towns, Britain is home to some incredibly beautiful places. Here is a selection of our favourite romantic places to visit this Valentine's Day 2023.
Try something different in 2024: unusual holiday ideas
Fancy an unusual and memorable holiday this summer? Here is a selection of alternative holiday ideas for some off-the-beaten-track and unique experiences in the UK.
Romantic cottages and cosy hideaways to stay in the UK
Run away from everyday life with this selection of beautiful boltholes for two in the British countryside.
Cottages and campsites to stay for country walks
Why not book a break with strolls on your doorstep? Here is a selection of lovely cottages and campsites to stay with walking routes nearby.
Guide to Northumberland National Park: places to stay, days out, best walks and wildlife highlights
Our guide explores the best of Northumberland National Park, from the most beautiful hiking trails and wildlife wonders to the best places to stay and eat
Britain's best beach campsites
Pitch your tent by the sea with our pick of the best beach campsites in the UK.
Riverside cottages and B&Bs to stay this summer
Idyllic views, comfy beds and peaceful walks – here are some of Britain’s best cottages and bed and breakfasts by the river