12 of Britain’s prettiest villages for a weekend break

“Autumn days and the grass is jewelled,” so went my primary school hymn. But as the nights draw in and the heating goes on, find respite in an autumn break…

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8 facts you ought to know about Stratford upon Avon

It would be remiss of us to allow the 409th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare to pass by unacknowledged. At the very least, let's use it as an…

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How to find the cleanest beaches in Britain

The cleanest beaches in Britain Looking for the cleanest beaches in Britain? The UK's coastline weaves in and out of craggy inlets and sandy stretches totalling around 12,500km. And when…

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7 unmissable Christmas markets UK

Mulled wine, Christmas choirs, mince pies and twinkly lights. It must be Christmas Market season in the UK! From mid November until the Big Day you can visit some of…

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4 adults only holidays in the UK

Let's face it, sometimes you just need an adults only holiday in the UK. Whether you're a parent, a teacher, a carer, grandparent or empty nester, you deserve a break.…

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27 reasons to visit & things to do in the Lake District

You'll never be short of reasons to visit the Lake District providing you enjoy fresh air, the opportunity for activity and adventure, and a fascination with once upon a time.…

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A trainspotter’s guide to lighthouses in Britain

Most of us see lighthouses as striking pieces of architecture and have a slightly bedazzled awe at how they were constructed in often hard to access or particularly rocky outcrops.…

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35 stereotype-quelling Yorkshire facts to digest over a brew and a slice of Parkin

Since 1975, 1 August has been marked and celebrated as Yorkshire Day by locals and officials in the county. And so we bring you some random facts and trivia fodder…

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6 cottages for the ultimate Beatrix Potter bookworm

Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail won't be hiding in their burrow today or ducking down the hedgerow to collect blackberries. As the world celebrates the great literary works of Beatrix Potter,…

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12 of the worst beaches in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire's beaches have a reputation that the most haughty of Hyacinth Bouquets would be envious of. Everyone raves about them. Golden sand, family and dog friendly beaches, award winning beaches…

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