UK holidays
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Gay London: a guide to clubs, bars, cabaret and cultureGay-friendly London means more than glitter and sequins (though they’re here too) to these performers and artists, who pick the funkiest club nights, best bars and most diverse cultural events in the capital
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John Cooper Clarke's poem for the UK coast released for National Poetry DayThe National Trust-commissioned Nation’s Ode to the Coast was written by Cooper Clarke – with help from the British public – and is a celebration of time and tide, and bucket and spade -
Let’s go to … Oban, ScotlandJoin in the celebrations at a huge festival of Gaelic culture in the seafood capital of Scotland, then jump on a ferry to one of 25 western isles -
Rose and Crown, Romaldkirk, County Durham: hotel reviewThis village inn makes a perfect base for exploring the north Pennines but a few fusty, old-fashioned touches take the shine off this step back in time
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10 of the best railway station restaurants: readers’ travel tipsInspired by our Top 10 on station dining in Europe, Guardian readers added tips for other railway station restaurants to savour. Here’s a selection of their fine dining work
accommodation
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Celebrating 50 years of mountain bothiesIn more than 100 wild corners of the UK are free shelters – bothies – for use by walkers. As the charity that runs them turns 50, Phoebe Smith, author of Book of Bothy, picks eight favourites
top 10s
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Top 10 budget restaurants in ChesterChester’s historic sights make it ideal for a day trip and our pick of wallet-friendly restaurants, pubs and delis showcases great foodie stopoffs to enhance your visit
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Top 10 budget seafood restaurants and cafes on the Northumberland coastMake the most of the magnificent views along the Northumberland coast while savouring the best local seafood at these cafes and restaurants where affordable lunch menus make it possible to fill up without splashing out
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Top 10 craft beer pubs in BirminghamAs craft beer fans head to the Birmingham Beer Bash this weekend, we go in search of the pubs serving the city’s superlative ales
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The best holiday treehouses in the UKThere’s something magical about treehouses – whatever your age. These arboreal boltholes will appeal to growns-ups who want to get close to nature without forgoing creature comforts
family holidays
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Take the kids to … Longleat, WiltshireLongleat, with its safari and adventure park, has a roar appeal for families, allowing kids to get up close to all sorts of smaller animals. But with so much to do make sure you plan your visit to cram it all in
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Day trips and diversions: August bank holiday ideasReady for the summer bank holiday? If you’re still looking for ideas, we’ve picked day trips, walks, seaside breaks and attractions that cater for all the family
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Take the kids to … HMS Victory, PortsmouthA history-filled and fun day out exploring the story behind one of the nation’s greatest ships plus a trip around the harbour at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
budget holidays
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15 pitch perfect UK campsitesWhether you’re looking for back-to-basics beauty, a bit of glamping comfort or an adults-only retreat, you’ll find something to suit in our pick of campsites from the new Cool Camping Britain book
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UK campsites: readers’ travel tipsA working vineyard in Devon, a hotspot for dolphin watching in Cornwall and one of Tolkien’s writing retreats in the Hebrides are some of our readers’ camping highlights
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Let’s go to … SheffieldTake in the city’s Sensoria festival and a gory new sculpture in the cathedral … then refuel on great beer and tasty budget bites
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Let’s go to … the New ForestEarly autumn is a great time to visit the New Forest, particularly if you like foraging for woodland treasures alongside some experts in their field
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Let’s go to … GlastonburyNot heading to the festival? There are plenty more things to do here, including discovering ancient sites, quirky pubs and the town’s other big music event
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Let’s go to ... the Jurassic CoastJurassic World has just made movie history after raking in a record $0.5bn on its opening weekend, but there is real dino history to be explored on this lovely stretch of Devon and Dorset coast
sport holidays
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Cycling all the way round Morecambe BayThe new 81-mile Morecambe Bay cycle route offers a scenic, leisurely introduction to long-distance cycling – and, says our northern editor, a great excuse to gorge on the region’s excellent food and drink
restaurants
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Top 10 budget restaurants and cafes in NewquayCatching the waves in Cornwall – or just enjoying the coast – requires regular refuelling, and with Newquay’s food scene welcoming several new arrivals there’s a greater selection than ever to choose from
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The Porch House, Stow-on-the-Wold, the Cotswolds: hotel reviewThis 1,000-year-old inn is in an idyllic Cotswolds town beloved by American tourists and affluent down-from-Londoners, but it makes an effort to add excellent food and service to its perfect setting
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countries
coast & country
Sheffield’s real steal: a cutting edge city break