Early summer is the sweet spot. Britain has warmed up just enough to start behaving as though it might be a holiday destination, but not …
10 of the best UK regions for an early summer escape before the crowds

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Early summer is the sweet spot. Britain has warmed up just enough to start behaving as though it might be a holiday destination, but not …

There are places in Britain that sound as if they were named by a committee with a weakness for optimism. The English Riviera is one …

Pembrokeshire feels like a county that has been drawn by the tide rather than a ruler. It is all headlands, coves, harbours, islands, lanes, wind-bent …

Northern Ireland is compact enough for an easy week away, but rich enough to feel far bigger than it looks on the map. In seven …

Some parts of Britain seem to have missed the memo about self-promotion, which is often exactly why they are so rewarding. These are the under-the-radar …

Some parts of Britain seem to have approached the idea of a coastline with a complete lack of restraint. A nice beach, apparently, was not …

Salt air, long views, fish and chips eaten slightly too early, and the deeply reassuring sight of the sea doing what it has always done. …

Summer is when the UK remembers it is absurdly good-looking. Coasts glow, hills soften, harbour towns get a little smug, and even the most sensible …

Northumberland does not rush to impress. It reveals itself in stages, through empty beaches, moorland roads, ruined priories, Roman stones, market towns and castles planted …

There are seaside towns that feel like they were built to be looked at. All iron railings, bracing wind, and a faint scent of damp …