Leisure & Travel Features Archives

Treasured islands: 7 of the most beautiful islands around the UK and Ireland

by Maggie | Sep 30, 2020 | Leisure & Travel Features

There’s something about crossing the sea that makes a holiday feel proper. Staycations are all the rage right now for obvious reasons, but cars and trains lack the intrepid glamour of boats and planes, and when you visit an island it feels like you’ve entered a new...

Stick or twist? Popular card games and their origins

by Maggie | Sep 1, 2020 | Leisure & Travel Features

For centuries people have got together around campfires, dining room tables, on ships and in pubs to play friendly, and sometimes not so friendly, games of cards. With families and regions often having their own set of rules passed on from generation to generation, it...

Good skills: 8 very different digital skills that you can learn from home

by Maggie | Aug 1, 2020 | Leisure & Travel Features

While lockdown can feel frustrating and isolating, there have been many positive stories about people using their time to learn a new skill or pick up a new hobby. During the lockdown, many of us have also developed a deeper appreciation for technology because it’s...

Travel to Wales: 10 great walks to enjoy as lockdown restrictions ease

by Maggie | Jul 1, 2020 | Leisure & Travel Features

As Wales starts to open up again, Sarah Baxter recommends the best walking trails to enjoy that showcase its natural splendour. The acclaimed amble: Rhossili, Swansea Distance: 5 km; 2-3 hours The Ramblers’ Association voted this little bimble one of its top 10...

Coronavirus in Europe: What rights do I have when travelling?

by Maggie | May 11, 2020 | Leisure & Travel Features

Travel-related consumer rights queries increase as disease spreads. Consumer advice service UK European Consumer Centre (UK ECC) is urging UK consumers to check the new coronavirus advice pages on its website, or contact its advisors, if they’re not sure of their...

Lovely Ledbury: Herefordshire market town on list of the best places to live and visit

by Maggie | Apr 8, 2020 | Leisure & Travel Features

Ledbury has been named as one of the best places to visit and live in the Midlands, according to The Sunday Times. Judges assessed a wide range of factors, from schools, transport and broadband speed to culture, green spaces and the health of the high street to reach...