Celebrity trees naturally weave their way into our hearts, being entwined as they are in our landscapes, history, art and literature – witness the widespread sense of loss caused by the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree last year. But we need to celebrate their ecological value as well as their beauty. The Skipinnish Oak, for...
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The 20 best UK spa hotels for a weekend of wellness
When you go on holiday, it often takes the first three days to wind down and settle into a new rhythm. Then on day four, you can exhale and relax. It is worth remembering this for a spa weekend as your mind whirrs and refuses to calm during that first massage. Of course you can...
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The 20 best English Heritage properties, ranked
English Heritage is the charity that administers over 400 of England’s historic sites, spread right across the country and across time, from prehistory to the middle of the 20th century. It is linked to, but separate from, Historic England (the public body that lists and oversees historic sites and the Blue Plaque scheme) and sometimes,...
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The 15 best-value autumn breaks in the UK – still with availability
In September, it could be ignored. Now, though, it feels certain: autumn is here. Gone is the fleeting heat of summer; here are the rainy afternoons, the Halloween-themed decorations. Do not fear, however: there is still plenty of opportunity to book a last-minute autumn getaway in the UK, whether that’s a half-term hideaway, or a history-filled...
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The 10 prettiest villages in Surrey
It’s well worth the drive up to this pretty village in the beautiful Surrey Hills. It is often dubbed Little Switzerland because of the way its prestigious houses are dotted on the slopes of Holmbury Hill. Some farmhouses date back to the 1600s. The village has the usual attributes – a green, the huge bell-ringing...
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10 wonderful British stays for railway lovers
8. The Old Station, Allerston, North Yorkshire It was 1950 when the last passenger boarded a train at Ebberston station, actually at Allerston, just five miles from Pickering and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Set in two acres, three imaginatively converted carriages sleeping four to six people, and the Ticket Office with two double bedrooms...
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The ultimate global travel visa guide
What’s the best source of information about visas? Most visa applications are managed wholly online, and you should always be cautious of scams and unofficial operators. Only use gov.uk and the embassies it links to: these are the most trustworthy sources of information about visas. Do I need a visa to visit Europe? UK tourists...
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Covid’s new summer strain and what to do if you catch it
The Euros are in full flow, Wimbledon is coming and we are on the brink of a General Election. We’ve long stopped wearing masks and abiding the rules of staying 2m apart but with summer socialising at full kilter and a summer Covid wave known as the “FLiRT” variant “building”, should we be rethinking our...
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UK E. coli outbreak: What are the symptoms and how does it spread?
Where is E. coli found? Food which comes into contact with manure Petting farms Contaminated water STEC is regularly found in the lower intestine of animals, especially cows, but also sheep and goats, and doesn’t cause them any problems, says McNally. However, if manure from these animals infiltrates food, it can cause infections in people....
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The 10 best caving experiences in Britain
Dark caverns, vaults, tunnels and mines are not everyone’s idea of a grand day out. The underworld has had a bad reputation since the ancient Greeks dubbed it Hades – the realm of the dead. But to our Palaeolithic ancestors, caves offered safety and shelter from the elements. For anyone planning a staycation this summer,...
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Seven things you didn’t know about Stonehenge – and how to visit
Ancient astronauts have docked here This claim gained popularity thanks to Erich von Däniken’s 1968 book Chariots of the Gods?, which claimed numerous monuments, including Stonehenge, may have been built by extraterrestrials. His hypothesis is based upon “interpretations” of Mayan iconography and mysterious landmarks around the world such as the Nazca Lines. The association of monoliths and...
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When will the 100ml airport liquids limit be banished from UK airports?
Which airports have the new scanners in place? In early 2023, London City Airport and Teesside International Airport became the first British airports to roll out the cutting-edge scanners, enabling passengers to board flights without removing liquid miniatures or electronics from their bags. Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, Aberdeen and Southend have also introduced the new scanners...
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