UK holidays
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There’s been a hostel in this fabulous spot for more than 80 years but the new YHA flagship is one of a kind, with a museum and cafe and blending into the Unesco-listed landscape
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Coastal rowing in small traditional skiffs is undergoing a revival in Scotland. Photographer Murdo Macleod joins a community club on an expedition to explore the islands off Lewis and Harris
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This slick new Yorkshire attraction mixes traditional indoor fun and games with zipwires and tyre swings in the great outdoors. There really is something here for all ages
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It’s golden beaches, epic views and fine seafood all the way along this lazy week-long route from the Jurassic Coast to foodie Falmouth
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There’s so much dramatic scenery and history on this week-long itinerary that crisscrosses between Scotland and England several times, taking in castles, beaches and wildlife
accommodation
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The riverside village beloved of Jerome K Jerome and George Clooney is home to a swish bar and restaurant and, now, characterful but good-value bedrooms to match
top 10s
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Hop aboard one of these fantastic British railway adventures – with the chance to see wildlife and wonderful scenery along the route
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With half-term upon us and summer round the corner, the UK’s castles are rolling out all kinds of entertainment, including medieval-themed activities, theatre, glamping – and a dash of Harry Potter
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Our writer opens this selection of favourite new sites from Cool Camping’s latest guide with a fun stay in the grounds of a stately home just outside London
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When it comes to festivals, size matters – though often small is best, as we found in our roundup of dance and DJ-driven events around the UK
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Britain’s motorway service stations aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but there are great picnic spots, cafes, gardens and attractions just beyond the hard shoulder
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From Del Boy’s three-wheeler and Harry Potter’s Flying Ford Anglia to crazy Top Gear contraptions, this museum in the New Forest has tankfuls of va-va-voom
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With rides aimed at younger children and a relaxed atmosphere, this Buckinghamshire theme park offers a Brobdingnagian family day out
budget holidays
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A stay in a historic building with amazing views and convivial company sounds enticing – and even better when it comes free of charge. The author of the new Bothy Bible shares his favourites
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With smart tech and sharp design, a new wave of budget hotels is sweeping away grisly memories of dull functionality. We review a selection of the latest openings across London
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This pretty market town in lovely West Pennines countryside has several Christmas events, adding to the appeal of its quality shops, pubs and bistros
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The East Yorkshire market town hosts one of the most colourful festive events in the UK, with a market, street entertainers, rides and a Christmas parade
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Its new Remembrance Centre has just opened, in time for Armistice Day. But also take time to explore nearby lovely Lichfield and its medieval cathedral
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Get spooked for Halloween on a tombstone trail that covers five graves of interesting or scary characters in four area of south Wales
sport holidays
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Our writer conjures a vivid picture of prehistoric times on a walk in the Wiltshire Downs – one of 4,000 iron age hillfort sites across Britain and Ireland mapped on a new website
restaurants
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The Gerald of Wales, which runs the length of the country, is a rarity: a train with an onboard chef serving three-course meals and proper morning fry-ups
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This nattily revamped pub has a new look and an excellent new chef – a welcome addition to this handsome town’s already thriving food scene
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countries
coast & country
most viewed
Dover soul: a new walking trail on the Kent coast