UK holidays
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Hoping to make up for lost holiday time? We pick the best places to stay for city, coastal and country getaways
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From Betjeman’s London townhouse to Keats’ seaside cottage, these atmospheric writers’ homes all have a tale to tell -
The editor of Coast magazine picks uncrowded sands – and places to stay nearby – ideal for a seaside escape from May onwards -
Most of us will holiday at home this year, but that needn’t mean busy resorts. These unsung shores offer seclusion and hikes galore -
For a cleansing blast of cold air, nothing beats a seaside hike. From the Atlantic to the Channel, readers pick their favourites
Accommodation
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We’ve rounded up the best camping and glamping getaways … assuming the Great British Summer gets the green light, that is
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Gardens and graveyards, coasts and country parks all offer welcome respite from fear and sorrow, but our tipsters also found peace in our biggest cities -
Many of us have stumbled upon unexpected corners of serenity during lockdown. Here’s our bucket list of natural spaces to explore when we can
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Spotting birds, fungi and other wildlife has been a boon for many, but tipsters also found a fascination with world cinema, churchyards and tractors -
Making travel plans is keeping many of us going through winter. Our tipsters yearn to visit UK coasts, cities and countryside, plus exotic journeys on the Silk Road and a Sahara freight train
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Said to be haunted by poltergeists, hellish hounds and ghostly huntsmen, these eerie spots are perfect for a Halloween trip – but maybe not alone -
Lockdown halted the opening of the ‘interactive and sensory experience’ but innovation, and determination, have won the day -
From pumpkins and flowers to sprouts and Christmas trees, there’s a variety of produce ripe for picking across the UK
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Hostels face the challenge of social-distancing regulations while also trying to maintain their communal ethos -
Take a city break in style – but still on a budget – at these hostels with great design (and decent grub) in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Liverpool and London -
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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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Our writer’s special spot in a timeless corner of southern England holds a sense of deep peace and isolation
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Kent’s culinary revival is spilling on to the streets and beaches – with inventive seafood, tapas and Asian street food -
Your pick of places to refuel and stretch legs near motorway junctions ranges from pubs and chippies to waffle delights and a llama cafe -
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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