It doesn’t happen often, but when England decides to switch off the drizzle and crank up the sunshine, something rather wonderful occurs. People emerge from …
6 of the best things to do in England on a hot sunny summer day
Countryside
20 Curious facts about the UK coastline that might make you pack a sandwich and go this summer
The British coastline is not, as some would have you believe, just buckets and spades, chips, and the occasional disappointed seagull. It’s a wonky, weather-beaten …
Northumberland, where England politely stops
Right at the very top of England, where the land finally throws up its hands and says that is quite enough, you find Northumberland. It …
South East England, Royal roots, ridiculous real estate, and really quite nice villages
There is a tendency, when thinking about South East England, to imagine an endless swirl of Range Rovers, wisteria-clad cottages, and villages where the local …
Scotland, wild hearts, wiser heads and the occasional bagpipe blast
Scotland is not a country that creeps up on you. It arrives with thunderous landscapes, ancient fortresses, and a weather forecast that usually includes at …
East of England, big skies, bicycles, and a surprisingly deep sense of peace
The East of England is often politely overlooked in favour of its louder, more dramatic cousins. It doesn’t have the swagger of the North, the …
North East England, castles, coastlines and countryside adventures
The North East is one of those parts of Britain that doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves. It’s rarely the first name on a …
North West England, peaks, pints and peculiar traditions
There’s something wonderfully contradictory about the North West. It’s a region that somehow manages to be both fiercely proud and warmly welcoming, gritty and green, …
Northern Ireland, rain, ruins and remarkably friendly people.
Northern Ireland is the kind of place that sneaks up on you. It doesn’t announce itself with grand gestures or oversized souvenirs. It simply welcomes …
South West England, clotted cream, coastal paths and the odd pirate legend
If you were to gently tilt Britain and let all its loveliest bits drift to one corner, they would almost certainly come to rest in …