The ‘Gateway to the Fens’ is hosting spooky tours in its newly opened 500-year-old vaults, but with heritage trails, classic pubs and food, it’s a fine place to visit year-round

Autumn walking in this border region is fantastic, and the surrounding towns offer plenty of pubs, culture and, in nearby Ludlow, the region’s best restaurants

Join 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

Take in the city’s Sensoria festival and a gory new sculpture in the cathedral … then refuel on great beer and tasty budget bites

Early autumn is a great time to visit the New Forest, particularly if you like foraging for woodland treasures alongside some experts in their field

Not 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

Jurassic 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

The arts festival running till the end of May is just one reason to discover the pleasant and thoroughly walkable former capital of Scotland

This market town has plenty of foodie appeal, but its transport links and proximity to great historical sites and landscapes make it a whole other Wold

Dylan Thomas’s birthplace is celebrating its native poet with the first annual Dylan Day on 14 May. We look at attractions poetry-related and not, plus where to eat, sleep and, of course, raise a glass to the great man

It’s home to Ben Ainslie’s new sailing HQ and will host the America’s Cup in July but the city isn’t just about sailing, there are some great festivals on the horizon

The small, car-free Channel Island, three miles off Guernsey, is just the place to snorkel in clear water, stroll on unspoilt beaches and see Europe’s most southerly puffin-breeding colonies

The Harrogate Flower Show is almost upon us but it’s not the only attraction luring visitors to the North Yorkshire spa town – there’s beer and Turkish Baths too

The newly reopened Newcastle Castle is just one reason to hit the Toon. If you’re bringing the kids there’s loads to do – and plenty of fun stuff for adults, too

Nottingham’s new National Video Game Arcade has just opened – and there’s plenty more to see if that’s not your thing, from modern art to an 800-year-old pub

The cathedral city has lots to offer at any time, but much of it will be free during the Discover Lincolnshire weekend (28-29 March)

This month’s comedy festival in Glasgow is the biggest in Europe: here’s what to see, do, eat and drink when your aching sides can’t take any more laughs

Get your festival gear on and enjoy live music from March to August, or just enjoy the revamped arts and dining scene in this sheltered seaside haven

There’s more to Hastings than groynes and medieval history: a wave of new openings and its megabucks pier are giving the seaside town a revamp

History buffs will know all about Richard III’s forthcoming funeral in Leicester’s cathedral but before that they might want to loosen up a little at the city’s big-name comedy festival

Rugby fans will know all about the Six Nations opener in Cardiff next month, but there’s plenty more to do in the city other than drink beer and watch the game

It’s the perfect city to hit for the January sales, but Brum also has loads of culture and a great restaurant scene to explore once you’ve finished shopping

It’s often overlooked by tourists on the heritage trail but this little city has lots to offer – historically, culturally and gastronomically, says Rachel Dixon

It’s overshadowed by prettier Suffolk neighbours but this ancient town has some great modern attractions – including a fab hotel

Prehistoric stones, and old brewery and a brand new boutique hotel make this market town perfect weekend break territory