UK holidays
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On a sleek boat complete with mood lighting, we kick back and enjoy the challenge of the mid-Worcestershire canal loop – covering 21 miles and 33 locks in a weekend -
If you can’t spare a week to walk Britain’s mountain trails, coastal tracks and riverside paths, head for these expert-picked highlights
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Knights, concerts and afternoon teas … where to royally enjoy yourself over the platinum jubilee bank holiday weekend -
Turn off the laptop, ditch the phone and tune into nature at a remote bothy, lighthouse, cabin or narrowboat -
From Millport’s Crocodile Rock to Whitley Bay’s Spanish City, six authors revel in the enduring old-fashioned charm of British seaside -
From the green expanses of Greenwich to the ancient nooks of dockland, stories lurk around every corner of this Thames walk to a historic pub
Accommodation
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From converted steam engines to Persian tents and a castle hut with turrets, these glamping sites are in a field of their own
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Combining areas rich in birdlife with birder-friendly places to stay, these breaks offer truly immersive birdwatching experiences -
The author of a new book on green travel picks sites on train or bus routes that can be reached without a car – from the Cairngorms to the island of Sark -
From Glasgow’s police museum to Dorset’s tank museum, guides and volunteers have the personal experience to truly illuminate your visit
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From Cumbria to the Isle of Wight, here’s where to park your tent and then soak up the views and local brews -
An 87-mile family paddling and camping adventure connects our writer with the Highlands landscape – especially when she takes an unexpected dip
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From atmospheric outdoor theatre and historic houses to sumptuous seafood and dramatic clifftop walks, Scotland’s east coast gets the pulse racing -
While Padstow and Rock heave with cars, a three-generation stay further up the River Camel manages to keep everyone happy -
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This pretty market town in lovely West Pennines countryside has several Christmas events, adding to the appeal of its quality shops, pubs and bistros -
The East Yorkshire market town hosts one of the most colourful festive events in the UK, with a market, street entertainers, rides and a Christmas parade -
Its new Remembrance Centre has just opened, in time for Armistice Day. But also take time to explore nearby lovely Lichfield and its medieval cathedral -
Get spooked for Halloween on a tombstone trail that covers five graves of interesting or scary characters in four area of south Wales
Sport holidays
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A solo hike on the celebrated 192-mile route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay gave our writer solace after the death of her mother
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A beautiful old hotel stars alongside a quirky village microbar on this stroll amid epic limestone scenery -
The 13-hour train adventure offers epic snapshots of both cities and countryside -
Countries
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Some text about England here -
Scottish highlights here -
Wales is great here -
And don't forget Northern Ireland
Coast & country
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