Things to Do in Derby: from Pubs to Suffragettes
Looking for things to do in Derby, join Mark Bibby Jackson as he has a run in with an anti-suffragette, climbs a steep tower and settles into a pint or…
London Weekend Breaks: Haymarket Hotel
On one of their infrequent London weekend breaks, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise discover the lure of the capital undiminished while staying at the Haymarket and visiting the West End. It’s…
The Old Stones, Megalithic Sites
The Old Stones is a comprehensive guide to all the megalithic sites in the British Isles, containing details of each site interspersed with historical context, written and edited by experts…
Gravity Fields Celebrates Sir Isaac Newton
Visitors to Sir Isaac Newton’s home county can celebrate a true global giant thanks to a quirky journey through arts and science in the innovative five-day Gravity Fields festival in…
9 Beaches in Wales You Never Knew Existed
Wales might be best known for its castles and sheep, but have you ever considered it as a beach holiday destination. Well, the weather might be far from ideal, but…
Le Talbooth Dedham and Friends
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise spend a weekend on the Essex – Suffolk border basking in the trio of delights at Maison Talbooth, Le Talbooth and Milsoms hotel and restaurant…
Lindisfarne Festival, 2025, Northumberland
Armand Van Helden, Doves and The Waterboys are headlining the Lindisfarne Festival 2025 held at Beal Farm, Northumberland from 28 to 30 August. Overlooking the majestic Holy Island, the Northumberland…
Edinburgh Festival 2025 (Edinburgh International Festival)
The Edinburgh Festival, or Edinburgh International Festival, kicks off on 1 August, 2025. This year’s programme features some of the best and emerging contemporary artists from around the world. This…
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
One of the largest arts festivals in the world, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes place in the Scottish capital from 2 to 26 August, 2024. The world’s oldest fringe festival runs alongside the…
Icons of the Sky, Longleat Sky Safari 2025, Wiltshire, UK
The UK’s biggest air balloon bonanza, Icons of the Sky, the Longleat Sky Safari, will take place this 12 to 14 September at the the nation’s premier safari park in Wiltshire. Numerous balloons…
Fringe by the Sea 2025, Scotland
Forget the Edinburgh Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival, Fringe by the Sea returns to the East Lothian town of North Berwick in August for ten days of music, literature, film…
5 UK Summer Holidays by Bus
It’s Summer. For many of us, this means it’s time to jet off to foreign shores, but for others it’s a time to be jealous while watching the obligatory airport…
Cambridge Folk Festival 2024, UK
Sadly the Cambridge Folk Festival has been cancelled for 2025 just like WOMAD. Despite making a loss in 2024, organisers say they will channel their resources in planning a bounce…
Notting Hill Carnival 2025, London, UK
The August Bank Holiday weekend can really only mean one thing in London – the Notting Hill Carnival. The largest free street festival in Europe runs from the Saturday to Monday of the long weekend…
7 Cycling Holidays in UK-Europe by Train
From day trips in the UK to family-friendly cycling holidays in Provence or a tour of the Pyrenees, the possibilities are endless when you ditch the car and put your…
Cook250 Festival, Whitby UK
July 6 – 8: Famed for its amazing fish and chips and spectacular abbey (see cover photo) , the Yorkshire coastal town of Whitby, birthplace of Captain James Cook, will…
Whatley Manor – a Gourmand’s Delight
On the cusp of the Cotswolds, just outside Malmesbury, Whatley Manor is a wonderful place to relax for a weekend or more, just make sure you don’t bite off more…
Seven Fine Pubs in Cheshire
Our Americas correspondent Mike East returns home to give his guide to the best pubs in Cheshire, starting with a pub in the historic houses of Nantwich…
London Nights at the Museum of London
A photography exhibition that pairs the words “London” and “nights” might too easily be dominated by the hedonistic or noirish aspects of the capital, but London Nights at the Museum…
Five Festivals this Weekend
The month of May marks the start of Spring, it is also the time that festival organisers start getting their boots on, hoping to avoid those unwanted showers. At Travel…
Winchester Festival 2019, UK
The historic city of Winchester offers a wealth of music and literature throughout the year, including the Winchester Festival. Sadly, Carol Butler, Festival Director…
Pub in the Park Festival St Albans 2025
Mixing gourmet food, great music and a great atmosphere, Pub in the Park will continue its tour around England this summer, ending in St Albans in early September. The brainchild…
Drink Clean Air at No 29 Power Station West
Looking for a cocktail with a difference then head for No 29 Power Station West that has air designed by NASA and vodka infusions to match…
Lincoln Cathedral and Hidden England
Travelling around the lost counties of Hidden England, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers a land rich with history, the spectacular Lincoln Cathedral, a Tudor home and castles from the Norman conquest…
