Belfast is one of those cities that seems to have lived several completely different lives and kept souvenirs from all of them. It was a …
Belfast, or how to build a city out of smoke, ships and stubbornness
Tintagel Castle review
Tintagel Castle is one of those places that arrives with an unfair advantage. It has cliffs, sea spray, ruined walls, a footbridge dangling dramatically over …
London’s Natural History Museum tops the UK visitor charts
The Natural History Museum was the UK’s most visited attraction in 2025, pulling in a record 7.1 million visitors and nudging the British Museum into …
King Charles inaugurates England’s new coast path
England now has a continuous walking route around its entire coastline and it has been officially inaugurated by King Charles. Stretching 2,689 miles, the King …
30 must visit UK gardens that are at their best in spring
30 must visit UK gardens that are at their best in spring Spring is when British gardens remember they have a reputation to maintain. Snowdrops …
Coventry, the city that refused to stay down
Coventry is one of those places that has had the sort of history that would have sent a lesser city quietly off for a lie …
20 brilliant spring days out for families in Scotland in 2026
From safari parks and storybook castles to reindeer, railways, science centres and island gardens, these are the best family-friendly spring days out across Scotland in …
30 Top UK festivals and events for April and May 2026
Quick takeaways April and May are excellent months for getting out and about in Britain. The weather is usually improving, the gardens are waking up, …
Norwich and the unlikely triumph of a city doing things its own way
With a Norman cathedral, a crooked medieval street plan, a market that has been trading for centuries and a quietly rebellious streak, Norwich is one …
20 brilliant spring days out for families in the East of England
From wildlife parks and steam-era charm to treehouse adventures, seaside fun and stately spring gardens, these are the best family-friendly spring days out across East …