From Scotland to London, here’s how to get your winter holiday fix without the hassle of going abroad Although skiing or snowboarding at indoor snow domes such as Hemel Hempstead’s Snow Centre (from £29 an hour adults, £24 juniors, group lessons from £42 an hour), or the country’s dozens of dry ski slopes is a…
On a 10-day hiking tour in the south of France our author finds farming in decline as a land of glorious countryside figures out its future I have a chastening photographic memento of my first trip to Provence, aged 21. I’m slouching against a wall in a back alley in Cannes, dressed in a striped…
From a floodlit Royal Pavilion in Brighton, to the Narnia-styled Eden Project in Cornwall, here are this winter’s most stunning ice skating rinks With a backdrop of the extravagant Indo-Chinese Royal Pavilion, Brighton’s pop-up ice rink resembles a scene from a vintage Christmas card. Book a visit after dusk and the Pavilion shimmers under a…
Health secretary announces change to travel rules in bid to control spread of the new Omicron variant Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage All international arrivals to the UK will be required to take a pre-departure Covid-19 test to tackle the new Omicron variant, the health secretary has announced. Sajid Javid said…
The florist and author walks us through her best-loved spots, including historic glasshouses and wildlife havens on the city’s edge After more than 20 years in the city, the author of The Flower Fix knows a bunch of great places for eating and exploring Continue reading… Source: Gaurdian
Whether your friends and family want to sharpen their climbing skills or hone their prose style, these short courses make ideal gifts These courses run year-round and last for a maximum of a day unless otherwise stated. As most aren’t residential, we have suggested nearby accommodation and dining options Continue reading… Source: Gaurdian
The company – which offers the same fares as other rail sites – aims to match the government’s target of planting 90-120 million trees a year A new train ticketing platform launching today is promising to plant a tree for every booking, which it hopes will appeal to passengers who care about climate change. Trainhugger…
Beeches, brambles and brawny fortresses line the trail to a hostelry that has been welcoming wayfarers since the 1500s Start The Riverside, AymestreyDistance 9 milesTime 5 hoursTotal ascent 475 metresDifficulty ModerateRoute notes osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk Continue reading… Source: Gaurdian
Our tipsters’ tally of seasonal magic ranges from giant Christmas trees in Sussex to illuminated medieval walls in York – and even a festive giraffe Ticket availability at some of the locations is now limited, but all were still taking bookings for various time slots at time of publication Continue reading… Source: Gaurdian
Venues across the UK are celebrating in style this year – but safely outdoors. After the ‘cancelled Christmas’ of 2020, we could all do with a treat The new winter village at York Minster is a good spot for shopping as well as socialising, with wooden cabins selling local food, drinks and gifts. The Smoking…