Ian Vince
Recent articles by Ian Vince
He lived on the streets – then became one of Britain’s most beloved poets: the journey from tramp to literary legend...
Poet and wanderer WH Davies (1873–1940) elevated idleness to an art form, urging a busy world to embrace the freedom of the great outdoors and
take time to appreciate the small wonders of nature.
Who were the druids? The mysterious beliefs of an ancient order revealed
What do the druids of today believe in and how do they compare to their ancient counterparts
Ley lines: Are Britain’s ancient sites linked by secret pathways? Or are ley lines just a coincidence of geography and human perception?
Are Britain’s ancient sites linked by secret pathways across the landscape?
Ian Vince looks at the evidence – and the
man who first described these ‘old straight tracks
12 eerie mythical beasts that are supposed to roam Britain, sometimes with deadly consequences for their chosen victim - dare you go out and find them...?
From the Loch Ness Monster to the Grindylow, our guide looks at infamous British mythical beasts and the legends that accompany them, plus the best sites to visit in the UK that have inspired these spooky stories – if you dare!
Keld to Tan Hill Inn walk, North Yorkshire
Midway through this Yorkshire Dales walk, stop off at the Tan Hill Inn – the highest pub in Britain – before returning across the moors past Roman cairns and craggy tors
Where is the most haunted place in Britain?
Autumn is the season of the supernatural but where is the spookiest place in Britain? Our expert guide investigates the myths and legends and history that surround Britain's most haunted place.
Wild People: writer Jerome K Jerome
A boating trip from Oxford to Kingston inspired Jerome K Jerome to write the comic classic Three Men in a Boat one of the great novels about an English river
Go birdwatching with Steve Brown on the Isle of Sheppey
Despite its industrial surroundings, Kent’s Isle of Sheppey offers an intimate experience of rare wildlife that thrills Countryfile presenter Steve Brown and his nephews. Here, discover more about what the island has to offer with Steve Brown's guide to the local birdlife.
Helston Flora Day: a celebration of colour in Cornwall
Every May, thousands of people take to the streets of Helston for a Cornish festival that’s “bigger than Christmas”. Ian Vince explains the strange fascination of an ancient rite