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The indescribable Snape Maltings
A great day out in Suffolk and a music destination not to be missed.
101 Things to Do in Europe in 2019
Stuck for getaway inspiration? There are dozens and dozens of things to do in Europe this year and so many place you might never have considered before. Have a look at all the things you could be doing on your vacation in 2019.
A Walk on the Wild Side in Suffolk
Spring comes to the Suffolk coastal marshes with bursts of hawthorn blossom, competing bird song and the scurrying chatter of otters. Sample it on a wildlife walk.
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams at the V&A
If you have even the slightest interest in fashion, The Victoria and Albert Museum’s latest blockbuster exhibition will blow you away. A must see in London this year.
Destinations
Sarasota, Florida – Where the circus comes to town
This pretty, apparently sedate Florida resort, popular with affluent retirees, is really wild at heart. This is where the circus comes to town.
Seven great reasons to choose Pas de Calais for le Weekend
Just across the English Channel yet so often overlooked. Discover the pleasures Northern France in Pas de Calais
Dog-friendly short break in Tewkesbury
Lulu the Westie and I, along with some canine and human pals, head for Tewkesbury, where we find everything we need for the perfect dog-friendly break.
Cauterets: a kingdom of water
The sound of rushing water is everywhere, spring and summer in this historic ski resort in the French Pyrénées.
Travel Tips & Itineraries
25 Perfect Hotel Room Essentials
Tried and tested tips from experienced travellers.
Oh Poo! Where’s the Loo?!
Don’t be caught short. Here’s where to find public restrooms around the world where you’re free to go.
London Blue Plaque Chelsea Walk
Take a self-guided tour of Chelsea to see where the creatives of the past found inspiration.
How to fight travel boredom and sightseeing fatigue
Can’t look at one more pile of rocks that someone calls a castle? One more ancestor portrait? One more stick of old furniture? Help is at hand.
Food & Drink
Cheese Glorious Cheese
Cheese from all over the world is in the holiday spotlight at London’s Borough Market this December.
Pudding, pie or tart – So what’s a Bakewell?
The one thing you can’t get in Bakewell, Derbyshire, is a Bakewell Tart. On the other hand, Bakewell Puddings may be the real deal.
Bangers and Mash – A British pub classic to cook at home
The British way with sausages is a pub standby and, in these days of healthy eating, a great guilty pleasure you can make at home.
Delicious dishes from Santorini you can make at home
Santorini’s indigenous dishes are different and delicious. And so easy to make yourself.
Features & Special Places
Strawberry Hill: London’s Little Suburban Castle
An 18th century dandy’s house is a masterpiece of eccentricity – a mini-castle amid the suburban semis.
Smoke, no fire
An unforgettable night in Athens made a travel writer out of me.
Tower Bridge’s glass walkways – Part of (not so) hidden London
An almost secret attraction that has been hiding in plain sight
The indescribable Snape Maltings
From its strange sounding name to its creative miscellany of art, music, retail and the great outdoors, Snape Maltings defies categorization. I guess you just have to go see it for yourself.
