United Kingdom
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The Best Country Houses to Visit in the UK
The UK’s country houses are amongst its most treasured attractions, synonymous with beautiful grounds, intriguing history and impressive art collections. They have featured in numerous films and TV shows, with everything from James Bond to Tomb Raider included. Here’s a rundown of six of the most impressive country houses you can visit throughout the UK:
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Secret guide to: must-see destinations in Oxfordshire
Although one of Oxfordshire’s most alluring destinations is its capital, the City of Dreaming Spires is just the tip of its appeal. Yes, the honey-stoned buildings of Christ Church and Trinity College ooze grandeur, but there’s another pull towards this characterful county. Sitting merrily in the Cotswolds, you’ll find sprinklings of ivy-clad cottages, churches and…
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Six of the best secret gardens in London
With a nickname like The Big Smoke, you’d be forgiven for thinking that London was nothing but a smog-tinged metropolis with one lowly tree for every six black cabs. But delve a little deeper and you’ll find the city is awash with hidden natural beauty spots waiting to be uncovered, you just have to know…
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How to spend a royal day out in Windsor
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a part of the royal family, marrying a prince and living out your years in a castle, you’ll love nothing more than whiling away a day in historic Windsor, home of the Queen and wedding venue of Harry and Meghan.
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From sculptures to shrubbery: Surrey’s most beautiful gardens
In England’s green and pleasant land, you’ll find rolling green countryside and perfectly manicured gardens speckled all over. Surrey has been blessed with attention from some of the world’s most esteemed landscape gardeners, so if you’re seeking an abundance of flora to visit of a weekend, you need look no further.
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15 of Britain’s best wild swimming spots and waterfalls
Seeking out a natural swimming experience is well worth its rewards; find yourself immersed in nature (quite literally), sometimes with a seclusion synonymous with far-flung island idylls, rather than rural-England walks. There is no way of letting loose quite like wild swimming, and Britain is host to a variety of wild swimming spots, catering for…
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The UK’s Top Six Hidden Beaches to Get Away From The Crowds
With summer nearly in full swing, it won’t be long before hordes of people set off in their droves looking for a slice of sun, sand and sea. But where do you go if you’re looking to escape the crowds? Here’s a rundown of six secluded British beach spots, perfectly placed well away from the…
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The world’s most LGBTQ+-friendly travel destinations
From LA to London and Berlin to Bangkok, there are pockets of cities all over the world where LGBTQ+ people have made a home for themselves since the historic Stonewall Riots in 1969 and even longer ago. If you’re looking for a getaway where you can live and love in the company of like-minded LGBTQ+…
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Road trip: Lake District
This uniquely wild landscape has long proved an irresistible draw. Piercing crags fall dramatically to vast, shimmering lakes, setting a dramatic scene that beguiles visitors. It’s no surprise that the Romantics had a long established love affair with the area – discover its beauty for yourself. Lowther Castle In the land of Romantics, this grandiose…
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Five inspiring railway journeys across the UK
Between train, plane and automobile travel, climbing aboard the former is without doubt the most relaxing – when it’s not part of your daily commute, that is. Skip the long check-in lines and veer away from traffic, and you’ll wind up chugging along a railway route that’s both seamless and scenic – particularly if you’re…