UK holidays
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A grand railway station and one of Europe’s largest gothic cathedrals contrast with tiny medieval lanes on this stroll through the ancient capital of England’s north
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As the Lake District enjoys its newly awarded Unesco world heritage status, we take a look at some of the views that illustrate the magic and beauty of Wordsworth Country
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With celebrated kippers, fish & chips and a new outpost of a Michelin-starred gastropub, the seaside town is becoming a dining destination to really savour
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Known for period dramas and an ancient abbey, the village of Lacock has an equally quaint inn – but with up-to-the-minute food in its atmospheric restaurant
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In Hertfordshire’s Lee valley park a new campsite with basic pitches and access to canoeing and bushcraft lessons – offers a taste of the wild a short train ride from the capital
accommodation
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This newly-refurbished pub with smart rooms and locally produced food is a great reason to break a journey to or from the West Country
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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A spooky classic ghost train, a coconut shy and wobbly mirrors all add up to good old-fashioned fairground fun at this charming attraction near Dartmoor
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After local volunteers led a campaign to raise £3m and restore the pool to its 1930s glory, the lido reopened on Saturday under a fittingly bright blue sky
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Tree tents in Cornwall, beach cabins in Dorest and a thrilling cliff-side pathway in County Antrim are among the new highlights on the UK coast
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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How do you get two teens into mountain biking? At the award-winning Comrie Croft near Perth, Kevin Rushby succeeds – well, with one of them
restaurants
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Our series of city guides for families heads to creative, community-minded Bristol, with its fab, and often free, attractions and acres of parkland nearby
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This pub, in one of Lancashire’s prettiest villages, is up there with the finest dining in the lauded Ribble valley. The modish makeover is no match for the food, but the classy guest rooms are
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countries
coast & country
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Going underground: London’s new Postal Museum and subterranean mail train