places
What is Dartmoor famous for? And can you wild camp there? Everything you need to know about the National Park
This iconic stately home is holding a Regency festival to celebrate its literary connection – including a summer ball
Best mazes in the UK: Try not to get lost in these winding outdoor puzzles
Active dogs for active people: These dog breeds are perfect for those who love long walks in the countryside
Vikings are marching through a Shetland town – discover the tradition behind the Up Helly Aa celebration
Britain's rudest and funniest place names
UK's best follies to visit, from fairytale turrets and towers to temples
Downton Abbey guide: history of Highclere Castle and how to visit
Best places for wild camping around the UK
Great novels and autobiographies set in the British countryside
Find the inspiration for The Lord of the Rings and the The Hobbit in the British countryside
The Channel Islands: your guide to the ultimate crowd-free seaside holiday
A literary tour of Jane Austen's Bath
Take to the streets and explore the spaces and places of Bath that inspired, influenced and housed the great Jane Austen
Richmond, North Yorkshire: places to stay, where to eat and things to do
Great Day Out: Yarmouth
For an island escape like no other, look to the Isle of Wight. It offers, within its 150 square miles, a huge range of landscapes and habitats, so your break can be as action-packed or relaxing as you like. And nowhere encapsulates that variety like Yarmouth, the town on its north-western coast.
The incredible landscape of Crawick Multiverse
A former open-cast coal mine has been transformed into a sculpted green space of sweeping curves, standing stones and mysterious landforms representing the galaxies. Sara Maitland marvels at a modern landscape artwork that rivals the masterpieces of ‘Capability’ Brown
Guide to the best country houses in the Cotswolds
Built from honey-coloured stone amid tranquil green valleys, the historic houses of these pretty rolling hills make enchanting places to visit. Our expert guide on the best country houses to visit in the Cotwolds and history of the area
Explore the landscape that inspired the Brontë sisters
How did a quiet Yorkshire parsonage produce three of Britain’s greatest writers? On the bicentenary of Charlotte Brontë’s birth, Juliet Barker explores the moorlands and villages that inspired the author and her equally gifted sisters Emily and Anne.
Longest stretch of England Coast Path now open in Somerset
Chris Packham: the magic of Bass Rock
As Bass Rock deservedly takes first place as 2015/2016's 'Nature Reserve of the Year', Chris Packham describes the magic of this gannet-drenched stone kingdom.
Why Galloway is worth a visit
National Park of the Year 2016
Blue Pool, Dorset
Cast modern life aside at a sparkling little lake that glitters in hues of blue and green, in a magical woodland setting with an absorbing history, says Ali Wood.
