The only way is Wessex! The joys of exploring the unspoilt landscapes of Hardy country The Daily Mail’s Neil Clark explored the North Wessex Downs – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty He started in the town of Wantage and visited villages including Letcombe Regis and Upper Lambourn His journey also took him to the … Read more
A lingering odour haunts the streets of this sleepy village in southern France. It’s neither unpleasant nor overwhelming – wafts of air carry hints of the salty, full-bodied aroma of roquefort cheese, made in the place whose name it shares. The ribbon of a village snuggled at the base of a limestone plateau in the … Read more
Step into Tenerife’s secret side: It’s not all beaches and infinity pools on the popular Canary Island Most people don’t consider Tenerife a place for walkers: it’s the beaches and tapas that attract the crowds But Matthew Hirtes joined the challenging Grand Walking Tour of Tenerife and got lost in the island’s beauty His favourite … Read more
The popularity of e-bike hire sites across the globe suggests they’re here to stay – and with an electric motor that kicks in when the going gets tough, it’s easy to see why. The latest example is EVieBikes (evie.je) on the Channel Islands. The bikes are wonderfully easy to hire – locate your nearest one … Read more
With most UK Covid restrictions limiting us to local exercise, websites and apps listing the best walks close to home have been booming. The National Trust has seen visits to 1,300 walking trails pages on its website double already this month, while the Ramblers, which offers more than 3,000 routes on its website, has recently … Read more
A staycation location to get your teeth into: Exploring Whitby, the spooky town that inspired Bram Stoker to write Dracula A holiday to Whitby in 1890 inspired Bram Stoker to bring his supernatural vampire tale to life He was captivated by the ruins of the clifftop Abbey, stories of mysterious shipwrecks and spooky local tales … Read more
As you drive up the A5 past Rugby, you come to High Cross. It’s nothing special: Leicestershire farmland on one side, Warwickshire farmland on the other. You are ten miles from the geographic centre of England — but also at the very heart of Roman Britain, the only place where our two greatest Roman roads … Read more
The magical city that turned into Alice’s Wonderland: Exploring Lewis Carroll’s Oxford, from sights that inspired him to a Mad Hatter Tea Party cruise Oxford has plenty of clues to Wonderland, particularly in Christ Church’s Great Dining Hall Stay in the luxurious Lewis Carroll suite at Vanbrugh House Hotel, designed by Sir John Vanbrugh Indulge … Read more
Britain at its best: Exploring Dedham Vale and the sights that inspired John Constable to paint some of his most famous landscape scenes Dedham Vale is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that straddles the border between Suffolk and Essex Its stunning scenery inspired landscape artist John Constable to create some of his most important … Read more
Pilgrim city’s progress: Exploring a mesmerising £40m centre dedicated to Plymouth’s glorious seafaring past This year marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower, the ship that transported pilgrims from Plymouth A show-stopping exhibition, The Mayflower 400: Legend And Legacy, opens at the city’s new cultural hub The Box, a £40 million complex, is the largest museum, … Read more