‘Reconnecting with our glorious woodlands’: why we should all get out into the forest
With the leaves turning golden, now is the time to visit the woods, says the author of a new book, and perhaps learn how to better protect them too
‘A wildly beautiful place for autumn colour’: readers’ favourite UK forest trails
From Japanese acers at Westonbirt arboretum to the pines of Loch Ard, our tipsters share their top woodland days out
Where tourists seldom tread, part 12: five more UK towns with hidden histories
Scratch beneath the surface of these once well-connected but now overlooked towns and their grand civic buildings and streets reveal a rich seam of history, legend and memory
Communal dining is Copenhagen’s best-kept culinary secret
Eating out in Denmark can be costly, but a growing number of child-friendly community supper clubs in the capital offer affordable feasting with the locals
Share a tip on a great UK youth hostel
Tell us about your favourite youth hostel, bunkhouse, bothy or camping barn – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Shipwrecks, sea birds and whale spotting: exploring Ireland’s first marine park
A vast swathe of the rugged Kerry coast and its Atlantic isles is now a protected haven for wildlife, and the occasional Jedi knight
From grape stomping to truffle hunting: 10 great harvest festival trips in Europe
Autumn is a great time to join locals as they celebrate the fruits of the season, from the vineyards of Provence to the forests of Transylvania
Peak luxury: how long can London’s grand hotel boom last?
From basement builds to rooftops, revamped Whitehall ministries and once-were embassies, the capital’s hotels are in an opulence arms race to lure exacting guests
20 of the best UK foodie breaks for autumn
Fancy a seasonal getaway? From cosy inns to restaurants with rooms, we’ve found the best boltholes – all with menus as enticing as the scenery
Autumn fun and feasting: 10 readers share their favourite seasonal events in the UK
Our tipsters savour the season’s bounty, from orchard tours to pumpkin picking
Walking the Celtic Camino: new coast path links sacred sites in Ireland and Wales
Ancient chapels, neolithic sites, vast beaches and live music are among the highlights of a new pilgrimage route from Wexford to St Davids
Couple that met on moored cruise in Belfast announces engagement
Angela Harsanyi and Gian Perroni describe enforced stay in city as one of life’s greatest experiences after finding love
Trainspotting from the bathtub: why Manchester’s newest bolthole is on the right track
You don’t have to be a railway buff to enjoy the Station Agent’s House. The restored Georgian gem is a perfect base for exploring the historic Castlefield district
A cycling, walking and running break in France’s best area for trails
Bagnoles de l’Orne in Normandy is a traditional spa town reinventing itself with new hiking and cycling routes – and a focus on sustainable tourism
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Tell us about your favourite walking adventure – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break