‘All the elements of the classic British seaside holiday’: Three unsung beach towns
Travel writers take a salty, summer saunter through old-fashioned seaside towns that have ‘not yet been Airbnb-brushed out of existence’. Weymouth, DorsetPhotographer Martin Parr’s 1999 film Think of England captures the nostalgic appeal of Weymouth: roast dinners at...‘You can walk virtually everywhere in England by using the train’: The man connecting rail-based walks
A new website aims to offer a wide network of walking routes from British train stations, and is calling on hikers to add their favourites. Our writer accompanies the founder on a ramble to Bath Spa station. A British railway station can be many things. A place of...Light fantastique: Paris through the eyes of the Impressionists
From Monet to Degas, the luminosity of Paris has inspired countless artists. As the city celebrates 150 years of impressionism it’s still shining bright. Paris is called the City of Light, possibly because of its early adoption of gas street lighting. But that would...Diggin’ it: 12 of Britain’s best archaeology sites, events and family activity days
Learn the skills to unearth our ancient history – from excavations for children in York to guided walks along the Thames and residential courses in Wales. Vindolanda, Northumberland As the north-west frontier of the Roman empire, Northumberland is scattered with...The seduction of Seville: A local’s guide to Spain’s Andalucían capital city
Cobbled alleys, ancient bars, flamenco and the world’s biggest gothic cathedral are just a few of the Andalucían capital’s attractions. Some of the best places in Seville are found by taking a wrong turn. Like when you stumble into a time-worn taverna peddling crisp...Ourplace News
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