Top 5 Stress-Free European City Breaks from UK
Discover the easiest European city breaks from the UK. New research reveals the top destinations for a refreshing short holiday without the travel stress. Plan your perfect getaway now!
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Escape Winter: Ultimate UK Rural Breaks Guide
Discover enchanting winter escapes across Britain's countryside. From crackling fires in stone cottages to frosty woodland walks, find your perfect rural sanctuary.
UK's Cosiest Winter City Break Perfect for Festive Escape
Looking for the perfect UK winter getaway? This charming city offers historic streets, cosy pubs and magical Christmas markets that make it ideal for a seasonal escape.
French Town Closer to London Than Edinburgh
Escape to the enchanting town of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, a picturesque French gem that's actually quicker to reach from London than travelling to Scotland's capital. This medieval coastal paradise offers cobbled streets, stunning bay views, and authentic
Center Parcs Elveden Forest Winter Wonderland 2024
Discover the enchanting winter transformation at Center Parcs Elveden Forest, featuring festive activities, seasonal dining, and magical experiences for the whole family in Suffolk's stunning woodland setting.
4 Magical Winter Wonderland Escapes for UK Holidays
Discover enchanting winter destinations across the UK offering festive magic, cosy retreats and unforgettable seasonal experiences for your perfect holiday getaway.
Social media foraging frenzy damaging UK countryside
Middle-class foragers inspired by Instagram and TikTok are causing ecological damage and risking poisoning as they strip Britain's countryside of mushrooms and berries in dangerous new trend.
Woburn: Quintessential English Village Escape
Escape to Woburn, Bedfordshire's hidden gem offering boutique shopping, charming pubs, and stunning deer park walks just an hour from London.
Yorkshire village crowned UK's best staycation spot
Discover the charming North Yorkshire village that's beating coastal favourites to become this year's ultimate UK getaway, featuring cosy pubs, stunning scenery and perfect tranquillity.
Travel experts reveal bargain half term breaks
Discover incredible last-minute deals for the October break as travel insiders share budget-friendly destinations across the UK and Europe that won't break the bank.
Europe's Best City Breaks: Reader Favourites Revealed
Discover the continent's most captivating urban escapes as Guardian readers share their favourite under-the-radar European cities for 2025, from Marseille's vibrant markets to Helsinki's design scene.
easyJet Holidays Launches Luxury Michelin-Star Hotel Breaks
Budget airline's holiday arm partners with world-class hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants for affordable luxury escapes across Europe and beyond.
Discover Britain's Perfect Pub Walks
Explore the ultimate guide to Britain's most picturesque pub walks, combining stunning countryside scenery with traditional inns and local ales for the perfect day out.
Swinbrook: Britain's Perfect Staycation Village
Escape to the picture-perfect Oxfordshire village of Swinbrook, where historic charm meets countryside bliss. Explore the Mitford sisters' legacy, enjoy riverside pubs and discover why this hidden gem is the ultimate UK staycation destination.
Welsh hiker discovers abandoned farmhouse frozen in time
An urban explorer's chilling find in the Welsh countryside reveals a perfectly preserved abandoned home, with personal belongings left exactly as they were decades ago.
Roy: The Norfolk village owned by one family for generations
Discover the remarkable story of Roy in Norfolk, a miniature village entirely owned by the same family for decades, where traditional English life continues unchanged.
Nicki Chapman's Magical Shropshire Mystery Home on BBC
Join TV presenter Nicki Chapman as she explores a breathtaking Shropshire property that promises the ultimate countryside escape in this enchanting BBC programme.
Derbyshire quarry's stunning transformation into wildlife haven
Discover the breathtaking transformation of a former limestone quarry in Derbyshire into a haven for wildlife, where industrial history meets natural beauty in an unexpected symphony of light and life.
Zara Tindall's Quintessential British Countryside Style
Zara Tindall showcases her authentic British country chic in Gloucestershire, effortlessly blending practical waxed jackets and trusty wellies with timeless style, far from royal formality.
Europe's Best Food City is a Budget-Friendly Stunner
A major new study has crowned an unexpected European city as the ultimate destination for food lovers, beating culinary giants like London and Barcelona with its unbeatable combination of quality, affordability, and variety.
Countryside Code updated with new rules for visitors
The iconic Countryside Code for England and Wales has been updated for the first time in a decade, introducing new guidance on nighttime fishing, interacting with livestock, and 'leave no trace' principles for the modern visitor.
Death Cap Mushrooms: The Forager's Deadly Gamble
A chilling warning from a 1975 Country Diary resounds today: the lethal Death Cap mushroom, often mistaken for edible varieties, poses a severe and often fatal threat to foragers across Britain.
I Found England's Secret Fairytale Village: Bibury
A journalist's captivating journey through Bibury in the Cotswolds, exploring its iconic Arlington Row, tranquil River Coln, and the enduring magic that makes it one of England's most beautiful villages.
UK Councils Outlaw Shouting at Ponies as Antisocial Behaviour
New Public Space Protection Orders across rural Britain outlaw shouting, aggressive pony-stroking, and other activities deemed antisocial, sparking a debate on civil liberties and local authority powers.
Top 10 UK Pub Walks: Scenic Hikes & Great Pubs
Embark on a quintessential British adventure with our guide to the UK's finest pub walks. From coastal paths in Cornwall to Peak District trails, find the perfect blend of breathtaking scenery and a rewarding local ale.
Tech tycoon in bizarre 'deer execution' feud at RAF base
Millionaire tech pioneer Mike Lynch, awaiting US extradition, accuses local estate of a 'deer execution' on his disused RAF base property. The bizarre dispute unveils a high-stakes countryside conflict.
Outrage as historic castle moat is filled with soil
Residents of Faringdon are up in arms as the iconic moat surrounding a 12th-century castle is filled with soil, erasing a centuries-old piece of British history and landscape.
Stephen Collins' autumn cartoon: conkers meet fighter jets
Acorns, conkers and the roar of fighter jets - Stephen Collins' latest cartoon for The Guardian captures the surreal juxtaposition of tranquil autumn traditions and modern military might in the British countryside.
Country Diary: Swallows Gather and Hedges Burst with Berries
A vivid account of the subtle yet dramatic shift from summer to autumn in the British countryside, marked by migrating swallows and a bountiful hedgerow harvest.
Dog Walker Killed in Derbyshire Cow Trampling Tragedy
A 66-year-old dog walker has tragically died after being trampled by a herd of cows in the Derbyshire countryside, raising urgent questions about the safety of public rights of way.
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