Hilary’s story – the birth of Bradt

How did it happen? How and why was my life completely changed by one evening in London? I know exactly.

Bluebells in East Devon

Who can resist a lush carpet of bluebells? Here’s where to find them in East Devon.

The joy of armchair travelling: our travel anthologies

The perfect antidote to help soothe your itchy feet.

Remembering Dervla Murphy

A tribute to a great travel writer and a special friend for 40 years

International Women’s Day – celebrating Dervla Murphy

Hilary Bradt celebrates IWD with this piece about her friend Dervla, who is being awarded the BGTW’s highest accolade

A potted history of Bradt, Part One

How did a young adventurer happen to found what would become the world’s leading independent guidebook publisher?

The best self-catering accommodation in North and Mid Devon

From nature reserves to converted manor houses.

Seeing stars: a night-time visit to Exmoor International Dark Sky Reserve

Hilary Bradt goes stargazing with expert Seb Jay.

Paradise (soon to be) lost? Our quest to publish a guide to Socotra

Help to fund the first guidebook and save this special island.

The best camping and glamping in North and Mid Devon

From gypsy caravans to safari-style tents.

Hilary Bradt – reluctant solo traveller

Our founder, Hilary Bradt, recalls her first experiences of travelling solo. 

The best hidden picnic spots on Exmoor

Whether you are looking for a bench with a view or a grassy meadow with a stream, you can find it on Exmoor.

Sublime stays, safaris and gin samples: the Bradt outing to Exmoor

Exmoor is one of England’s smallest national parks, a soft landscape of rounded hills, splashed yellow from gorse and purple in the late summer when the heather blooms, and of deep, wooded valleys. And to add to its delights, it has the coast, adding pebble coves and sea views to its attractions, along with the…

The Falklands Islands, 1974

On the anniversary of the end of the Falklands War, Hilary Bradt reminisces on her time in this remote archipelago.

Hilary Bradt inducted into the LATA Hall of Fame

In March 2019 our founder Hilary Bradt was inducted into the LATA Hall of Fame at a special event at the House of Commons.