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The best cycling routes in the Peak District

Whilst the thought of mountain biking across rocky terrain will scare some as much as it thrills others, many of the most scenic cycle routes of the Peak District are accessible to all. There are a number of brilliant countryside trails following old, disused railway lines that are popular with cyclists of all ages and […]

Britain in 10 Bakes – a tasty tour of the UK

Missing the Great British Bake Off already? We’re here to ease the pain with 10 different cakes and bakes from around Britain. Take a tasty tour of the UK below! Cornish Pasty – Cornwall No cutlery required for our first bake, the famous Cornish pasty. Only pasties shaped like the letter ‘D’ with ingredients of […]

February Events – the best UK activities for half term & beyond

SPECTRA, Aberdeen’s Festival of Light, 9-12 February Now in its 4th year, SPECTRA promises to celebrate the Scottish Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology through an ingenious array of light installations and exhibitions in key locations throughout the city. Alongside the ambient exhibits there will be family activities and more – perfect for the start […]

Capability Brown’s Greatest Gardens

2016 is the ‘Year of the English Garden’ and marks 300 years since the birth of our greatest gardener. We’re marking the occasion with a delightful directory of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s loveliest landscapes… From humble beginnings, the landscape architect ‘Capability’ Brown rose to prominence by revolutionising the gardens and parklands around many of England’s finest […]

Idyllic England for St George's Day

We’ve chosen a few of our favourite images of England to share for St George’s Day. How many have you visited?

Celebrating the Pennine Way

Opened on 24th April 1965, the 268 mile footpath follows the backbone of England, meandering through stunning scenery in the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines and finally, the Cheviots. It’s one of Britain’s toughest trails, but fortunately you don’t have to walk the whole thing in one go, there are plenty of places to […]

Alternative Ways to Welcome 2015

However you choose to celebrate the end of the year and the arrival of 2015, one thing we all have in common is the desire to celebrate with gusto and have a good ol’ knees’ up. Everyone knows about THE party in Edinburgh to celebrate Hogmanay, and they know about it for a reason: it’s […]