One man and a book

If any single book has immortalised the Thames in literature, it’s Three Men in a Boat (1889). 

Musical interlude: The Vicar of Bray

For those of us who learnt it at school it’s impossible to visit Bray without thinking of this song.

Prehistoric Penwith

Take a day to explore the ancient sites of the Penwith Moors with our handy guide.

An eccentric day out in Oxford

To mark the third edition of Eccentric Oxford coming out, Ben le Vay picks some lesser-known and unusual sights and places to visit on a day out in the city.

Quirky events in Oxford

From May fairs to mallard hunts, Oxford has some truly bizarre events. 

Best churches in South Devon and Dartmoor

Our founder Hilary Bradt and Janice Booth, authors of Slow Travel: South Devon and Dartmoor, discuss their favourite churches from the region.

Best British churches

Some people go to church, others go to churches.

Brixham to Dartmouth by sea: a guide for birders

From guillemots to gulls, wildlife expert Tony Soper explains which birds you’re likely to see in this region.

Suffolk’s best heritage sites

Suffolk is home to an immense array of historical sites, monuments, museums and stately homes that showcase its rich history and Anglo-Saxon heritage.

Five reasons to visit Suffolk

Abundant in picturesque towns, magnificent country walks and a beautiful coastline, Suffolk has plenty of areas to explore.

A walk in Constable Country

Laurence Mitchell retraces John Constable’s steps on a walk through the Stour Valley.

Eight reasons to visit Norfolk

From charming towns and villages to a glorious coastline – there’s plenty to explore in Norfolk.

The Mouseman of Kilburn

Author Mike Bagshaw tells the story of this local woodcarver.

Walks round Flamborough Head

Our walk of the week give you the chance to visit not one, but two lighthouses, writes Mike Bagshaw.

Tour de Yorkshire

Mike Bagshaw takes us on a tour of the Yorkshire towns and villages along the route of the Grand Départ.