UK holidays
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Scottish land art project celebrates first anniversary – in picturesCrawick Multiverse in Dumfries and Galloway, an outdoor artland in a former mine designed by artist Charles Jencks, celebrates its first year with a solstice festival and new installation
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Why the owners of the world’s best B&B; are calling it a nightMillgate, a guesthouse in Masham, North Yorkshire, was voted the best on the planet. The couple behind it reveal why scones may be the secret to their success – and why they’re now selling up -
Old Stocks Inn, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds: hotel reviewFrom the amazing food to the well-kitted out rooms and great service, this refreshingly modern take on a Cotswolds classic gets just about everything right -
Mountain biking with glens and bens: from Fort William to InvernessThe Great Glen Way is one of the most popular cycling trails in Britain. Kevin Rushby sets off through the Highlands to find out why
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Top 10 summer solstice events across the UKFrom sunsets to sunrises, yoga relaxation and stone worship to music festivals, there are solstice celebrations, events and talks across the UK over the next few days
accommodation
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New London hotel offers artistic sensibilities at affordable pricesThe Green Rooms hotel and creative space in north London will act as a low-cost base for visiting artists and encourage collaboration on projects
top 10s
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How to eat the best, for less: the UK's top 10 budget cafes and restaurantsAfter visiting over 1,000 restaurants for our Britain’s best budget eats series, Tony Naylor bids farewell to the column by sharing his tips on how to dine memorably for under £10, and whittles down all those meals to his 10 favourites
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10 of the best British wildlife walksFrom a stroll in Dorset to see butterflies to a Cairngorm hike in search of ptarmigan, this pick of UK wildlife walks from a new book has plenty to fauna over
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A Geek's Guide to the UK's best science and technology attractionsFrom classic computers and code-breaking centres to stargazing stations and Victorian sewage works, the Geek’s Guide uncovers 10 tech visits to sate your inner nerd
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10 of the best community-run pubs, restaurants and museums in the UKWho better than passionate locals to run pubs, restaurants and museums?
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Take the kids to … RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, SuffolkWild drama abounds at this RSPB reserve being used as the base for BBC Springwatch 2016, a place where children can get involved in fun activities
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Take the kids to … National Marine Aquarium, PlymouthTour the tanks at twilight with a sleepover in front of shark-infested waters
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Off to Cleethorpes, for sea, sand and styleLike many British seaside towns, the Lincolnshire resort is witnessing a revival, swapping its kiss-me-quick image for stylish bars and boutiques
budget holidays
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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
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Igloo Hybrid ho[s]tel, Nottingham: hotel reviewOur reviewer usually shuns youth hostels, but he finds this new Nottingham pad a much better budget option than many big hotel chains
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Let’s go to… the Quantock Hills, SomersetEngland’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers scenic walks, fossil hunting and, as you’re never more than 1.7 miles from a pub, pints aplenty
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Let’s go to … PontypriddThe town’s fabulous 1927 lido is reopening after a multimillion pound refurb – but that’s not the only reason to drop in on this Taff valley town
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Let's go to … WindermereA trip to the Lakes to join the celebrations for Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday will make for family fun – and provide a chance to tuck in to some fine food and drink
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Let’s go to ... BuxtonMusic lovers are in for a fine time with an eclectic array of concerts on offer in the Derbyshire spa town – and you’ll find plenty of great ales and cocktails for pre- or post-show drinks
sport holidays
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'The spaciousness is breathtaking …' In praise of Britain's mountainsThe beauty of the UK’s uplands, from the Highlands to the Lakes, is that you don’t have to travel far to find adventure, spectacle or solitude, says Simon Ingram
restaurants
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Top 10 budget cafes and restaurants in BelfastBelfast is bursting with options for good, affordable food – from fish and chips and Tex-Mex to southern Indian and modern British. Updating our 2011 guide, here are great places to eat for under £10 a head
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The Ship Inn, Elie, Fife, Scotland: hotel reviewNew owners have smartened up this seaside pub and added six bedrooms, but it still offers a local welcome, freshly caught seafood and, at low tide, a cricket pitch on the beach
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countries
coast & country
Take the kids to … Old Hall Farm, the Lake District