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Museum of Brands London by Museum of Brands Wikimedia Commons

The quirkier the better: England’s most eccentric museums

From a lawnmower shrine to walls lined with cuckoo clocks – and everything in between.

A bike ride in my home county: the York Solar System Route

Beautiful rural views, the perfect café pitstop en route and a journey through space and time – the York Solar System cycle route is the ideal weekend family trail.

Beach beauty: exploring the Alentejo coast

The Portuguese are wise; they keep the best for themselves.

Belo Monte plantation Sao Tome Principe by Carlos de Miguel

A world of roças: historic plantations on São Tomé & Príncipe

From coffee to cocoa, these estates provide a fascinating insight into the islands’ past and present.

Pavilion Gardens Buxton Peak District by Marbury Shutterstock

Welcome to the Bath of the Midlands: 48 hours in Buxton

Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, this handsome spa town is sure to be a hit with visitors.

The best places to see puffins in Britain

These endearing creatures are everyone’s favourite North Atlantic bird.

Far from the madding crowds: places to explore in the Basque Country and Navarre

Beautiful Basque ticks all the boxes for those seeking sunny wide-open spaces with less footfall.

The Cook's Place Malton Yorkshire by Visit Malton

The Cook’s Place: an interview with Gilly Robinson

How this new cookery school is putting Malton on the map.

Emperor penguins Antarctica by Sergey 402 Shutterstock

Species in the Spotlight: nature’s hardiest bird

You think your life is hard? Try swapping places with the emperor penguin.

The Wilderness Cookbook: berry blast pancakes

These fruity treats make the perfect brunch after wild camping alongside one of Britain’s waterways.