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Go treasure hunting: 6 brilliant ways to unearth lost histories and hidden riches right on your doorstep
From muddy riverbeds to coastal shores, discover the unusual outdoor hobbies that will turn your next walking into a genuine adventure
Fear not! Here's how to stay safe while walking near cows
Cows are generally docile, but if you get caught on the wrong side it can be bad news – but you'll be absolutely fine if you follow these steps
No glasses for the eclipse? Don't panic – here's how to make your own eclipse viewing box at home
You can make your own eclipse viewing projector safely, using stuff from around the house. Here's how...
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Escape to the seaside this summer and explore Britain's best classic seaside attractions
The UK coastline is famed for its classic seaside resorts, each with its own vintage attractions. Here's our top 10 – from boats and big wheels, to trains and yummy ice cream spots.
Melt-free escapes: These are the 6 best UK coolcations to escape the summer heat
Beat the heatwave and trade the scorching Med for breezy British highlands, shady forests and refreshing coastal dipping spots, where the temperature stays pleasant and inviting
Buried booty and sunken kingdoms: Are these the 14 most thrilling historic treasures ever unearthed in Britain?
From Roman coins to fossils and priceless gems, stones and metals, there is a wealth of hidden heritage and natural history in the British countryside, which is just waiting to be discovered
Are these Britain's most idyllic seaside escapes? These are the 10 stunning coastal UK spots worth cancelling your flights abroad for
With one of the hottest UK summers on record, now is the perfect time for a holiday in one of the country's 10 stunning coastal havens
This bizarre pyramid in Scotland looks like it was beamed down by aliens (but was actually a heartbreaking tribute to a prince)
There are sixteen stone cairns on the Balmoral estate, commemorating various Royal marriages – but this is the largest, commemorating a particularly tragic loss for Queen Victoria
Harry Potter fans force relocation of multi-million-pound underwater cable to avoid character’s fictional grave
The power cable linking Wales and Ireland was rerouted following fan appeals, now passing closer to Bronze Age human burial remains
This week, the UK will experience the biggest solar eclipse since 1999. Here’s what’s in store (and where to experience this rare blackout)
The Moon will block up to 96% of the Sun this week, so here’s where to see this unique spectacle – and how to protect your eyes
Here's how and where to see this week's total eclipse in the UK and Europe
Where to witness one of 2026’s major natural phenomena
This abandoned Scottish castle looks like a storybook mansion. The truth behind it is far darker
This beautiful Victorian castle hides a dark past as one of Britain's most notorious hospitals
Hidden among Northern Ireland's forests are three giant sculptures inspired by ancient myths
These giant sculptures are hidden among ancient forests. Each tells a story woven into the landscape
This secret World War II decoy bunker in Swindon fooled the Luftwaffe – and has an unexpectedly cute name
These unassuming concrete relics lured German bombers away from Britain's urban centres with ingenious pyrotechnics
Is this one of the creepiest places in Britain? Inside the gun tower off the coast of Kent, built to protect the Thames and Medway estuaries (and loved by urban explorers)
This 19th-century battery was used to defend Britain against the French, and was then recommissioned during several later wars
This towering steel miner rises above a Welsh forest. It commemorates one of Britain's worst mining disasters
A colossal monument looking over a small Welsh town, with a harrowing story to tell
Nature’s medicine cabinet: These 6 everyday garden plants can cure and heal your aches and pains
Here is our guide to medicinal and healing plants found in the UK and how they might help to cure common ailments.
This hill in Shropshire has a Bronze Age burial cairn, Iron Age fort and eerie, futuristic "golf balls" – and was featured in Assassin's Creed
Titterstone Clee Hill is punctuated with reminders of its rich mining history, when a railway ran just below its summit
How slow travel is shaping the future of luxury cruising
From coastal exploration to time spent reconnecting with the ocean, discover why slow travel is becoming one of the biggest trends in luxury cruising
One of Britain's most extraordinary industrial ruins is hidden inside this secluded Welsh cove
These abandoned brickworks look like the ruins of a lost civilisation. It's hard to believe they once powered Britain's steel industry
Experts share how to travel safely with dogs in the car
The Royal Kennel Club shares their key advice on how to travel safely with your dog in the car, including how to keep them comfortable and healthy for any kind of journey.
Hidden for millennia: Discover the 4,000-year-old, red-rock quarry that later became one of the largest in the world
You can visit the martian landscape today on a trip to Anglesey
15 poisonous plants to dogs: Vet nurse warns about deadly flowers, trees, shrubs and bulbs that are dangerous for dogs
Many seemingly harmless plants can be toxic to curious dogs. This guide will help you identify common culprits and keep your furry friend safe
From an animal the length of a double-decker bus to a bird that has a spoon for a beak, here are the 10 weirdest animals in Britain
Uncover the animal kingdom's hidden wonders
