Autumn is the season when British towns begin quietly outperforming themselves. Market squares look richer, churchyards turn golden, rivers acquire a thoughtful air, and old …
Autumn towns to bookmark for atmospheric UK breaks
Scenic Drives
Scenic summer breaks in the UK that make the most of the season
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 …
The Isle of Wight, England in soft focus
Just a short ferry ride from the mainland, the Isle of Wight feels like England with the edges softened slightly. The pace slows down, the …
Bedfordshire, a gentle county with deer, dukes and the odd lion
Bedfordshire is one of those counties that often sneaks under the radar. Wedged between the busier worlds of London, Cambridge and the Midlands, it sits …
Northamptonshire, grand houses, quiet towns and one very loud racetrack
Right in the centre of England, Northamptonshire often slips under the radar, happily letting its neighbours attract most of the attention. This suits Northamptonshire perfectly …
Chasing fossils and sea cliffs along the Jurassic Coast
If you ever feel like your usual seaside outing is lacking in geological drama, try driving the Jurassic Coast. It is a road trip where …
Mourne Mountains & Castle Coast road trip
There are mountains that loom, and then there are the Mournes, which seem to crouch and spring at you like a startled cat. One minute …
The Cotswolds Leafy Lanes Road Trip
If England ever had a stage set for charm it would be the Cotswolds. Honey-coloured cottages with roses climbing their walls, villages with names that …
Dorset A Jurassic Jaunt Through Cream Tea Country
Down in the southwest, where the cliffs get tall and the lanes get narrow, you find Dorset. It is a county that seems to have …