English Heritage has accepted a £1.25m donation from Airbnb to support its bid to “boost heritage tourism” and to continue the conservation of the UK’s most important historical attractions and houses. The donation to the charity, which acts as a custodian to the country’s architectural legacy, follows the launch of …
Read More »Airlines expect smooth half-term getaways from England after summer disruption
The chaos affecting international air travel in the summer has been firmly stowed away, according to UK aviation firms, with a smooth getaway expected in the busiest weekend before Christmas. Passenger numbers for the biggest carriers and airports will peak at the start of what is for many the October …
Read More »A wild Peak District walk to a great pub: The Three Horseshoes, Staffordshire
The Peak District sprawls across five counties and 555 square miles. It became the UK’s first national park in 1951. Mixing the wild moorlands of the Dark Peak and the limestone dales of the White Peak, the south-west Staffordshire corner of the national park is a patchwork of waterfalls, blanket …
Read More »‘It’s 23C in the evening’ – readers’ best autumn breaks in Europe
Tapas, manzanilla and people-watching: Málaga Forget the nearby costa and stay in Málaga for the best tapas, varied culture and vibrant nightlife. The Alcazaba is a restored Moorish fortress and gives expansive views across the city. Picasso was born in Málaga and a museum dedicated to his work from the …
Read More »To soak or not to soak? Nine burning questions about rice answered
When most people think of comfort food, rice is one of the first dishes that come to mind – it allows for a variety of one-pot meals, can magically bring dishes alive and is simply delicious. And what about the huge variety – from basmati and brown, to jasmine, there’s …
Read More »From basmati to jasmine: how to choose the right rice for your meal
Last night, I sat down with a dish of piping hot rice topped with a little Burmese chilli oil and a crispy fried egg. Although this might sound simple, I was in absolute heaven. For me, nothing hits the spot like a bowl of rice – physically or emotionally – …
Read More »Steam trains, shipwrecks and Peter Pan’s garden: 10 great UK family days out for half-term and autumn
Ride the Flying Scotsman, Dorset The famous engine will be 100 years old next February, and to kick off celebrations marking its centenary, the locomotive will be steaming up and down the heritage Swanage Railway during half-term. The public will be able to book tickets to ride behind the Flying …
Read More »Dig in: a family adventure in the caves of North Yorkshire
The road to Upper Nidderdale is a road to nowhere. Somewhere ahead of us, the ashphalt runs out and farm tracks take over. In the village of Bewerley, my son points out the slow-down road signs illustrated with comic rubber ducks. We pass a beer garden shaded by a two-storey …
Read More »Share a tip on a city walk for the chance to win a £200 holiday voucher
New data released by the Ordnance Survey has revealed the most popular city walks among its 3.5 million users, from panoramic views from Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh to a hike that takes inthe final resting place for many of Manchester’s great and good. Now we’d like to hear about your …
Read More »Six of the best city walks in Britain, chosen by Ordnance Survey map users
A paper Ordnance Survey (OS) map is of course the quintessential walkers’ tool, but the OS Maps app on your phone, with a handy red arrow telling you exactly where you are, takes the usefulness to new levels. Other apps – Komoot, for example – do the same, but the …
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