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Taking in backcountry from Leicestershire to Shropshire, these 30 to 50- mile routes, included in a new book, feature beautiful villages, countryside and places to stay. Stilton and pork pies, High Leicestershire Start / finish: Melton MowbrayDistance: 34 miles This...

You don’t really know an urban landscape until you’ve visited all of it on foot - from slums to beauty spots. Just ask the thousands of ‘every-single-streeters’. There’s no better way to soothe the soul - and get to know a town than striding through its streets. In my...

A new book on rail travel across the continent showcases gorgeous scenery, historic routes and adventures at a slower pace. Railways in Europe are many things. With their grand stations, history and evocative destinations, they evoke a timelessness that is absent from...

A new book, accompanying the TV series, details the magnificent properties featured alongside many more that will inspire a dream UK getaway. The Chalet, Herefordshire Set 500ft above the River Wye on the steep slope rising to Symonds Yat Rock, this red timber Nordic...

From light parades to dinosaur hunts, an 80s experience and an adventure with the Very Hungry Caterpillar. LONDON Light Festival at Battersea Power Station, Battersea The newly public riverside area in front of the former power station is playing host to six...

The start of the new year might be cold and dark, but the UK has no shortage of cosy hotels that will be ready to welcome guests with a crackling fire and comfy bed, writes Lucy Gilmore. Lord Crewe Arms, Northumberland Dating back to the 12th century, the Lord Crewe...

Even if it’s freezing outside, you can still enjoy family fun in the UK or further afield. Coast and cocktails Pembrokeshire From the cosy confines of a lodge near Abermawr beach, guests warm up with hearty Welsh breakfasts and a woodland walk before taking the plunge...

With our forests about to burst into colour, we pick cosy woodland cottages and eco-cabins for making the most of a British autumn. Cream of cottages, New Forest There’s no better time to visit the New Forest than autumn, when the trees blaze auburn and saffron and...

From Santorini’s breath-taking sunsets to Crete’s beautiful beaches, the Greek islands have long drawn tourists from across the world. With spectacular scenery, gorgeous weather and fascinating history, the allure of these islands isn’t exactly a secret - and around...

Some of the world’s most spectacular sights are just a train ride away. Here’s what Scotland has to offer you this summer. It just wouldn’t be summer without a city break. Art galleries, shopping, sitting on a café terrace and watching the world pass by, and this...

If you have a pet in your family, you probably already know how hard it can be to leave them behind when you go on holiday. So if you’re thinking about booking a break, why not take your furry friend with you this time? Not only can this save on pet-sitting fees and...

Many enjoy picking up our cameras and smartphones to explore our world through a different lens. It’s amazing how our perspectives on everyday objects and scenes can change when we just look a little closer. With this shift in perspective often comes a new found...