10 of the best lesser-known walking trails in the UK
Scenic, but seldom crowded, these long-distance paths have been hewn by the feet of rustlers and rebels, saints and kings
Mukoma Wa Ngugi’s playlist: 10 songs from my travels
The author’s life, literary trips and adventures have taken him across Africa with music as a constant companion
Top 10 museum renovations and reopenings in England for 2021
From Wordsworth to Thackray, Spitfires to railways … see old treasures in bright new spaces this summer
10 of the UK’s best outdoor theatre shows this summer
From The Wolves of Willoughby Chase on a Cornish clifftop to Shakespeare in Regent’s Park, here are some of the summer’s best productions
Crafty breaks: 15 of the UK’s best creative retreats
From pottery throwing to furniture upcycling, these arty breaks are all about learning new skills – or improving old ones – in lovely surroundings
Coventry, from 2 Tone Ghost Town to City of Culture
As it starts its reign as UK City of Culture, two new exhibitions celebrate the groundbreaking multicultural music born in the Midlands that became the soundtrack for a generation
Brave front: thought-provoking art on England’s south-east coast
The new Waterfronts exhibition – part of the England’s Creative Coast project – brings contemporary sculpture to seaside towns to challenge visitors
A holiday guide to the Canary Islands
The Canaries are Spain’s most accessible destination under current UK travel rules – and home to historical towns, dramatic coastlines, wild walks and excellent seafood
10 great British city breaks for both culture and outdoor fun
Rural cottages may be heavily booked, but these cities offer places to stay, accessible open spaces and lots to do in town
‘I am desperate to bring people in again’: small museums in England on reopening
As indoor attractions welcome visitors back, four museums tells us how they’ll showcase new exhibitions after a particularly tough year
Why I’m exploring Glasgow with a 1930s guidebook
Our writer tours his home town using a vintage tourist guide – and gets a new perspective on a city that remains nostalgic yet irreverent
Polly Samson’s playlist: 10 songs from my travels
From childhood holidays to writing songs in Greece with husband David Gilmour, the author takes a musical trip down memory lane
Art escapes: a short break at artist Sidney Nolan’s former home
Captivated by its solitude and beauty, the Australian artist made the Rodd Estate in the Welsh Marches his home – it’s easy to see why
10 of the best places to see outdoor art in the UK: chosen by readers
Many a lockdown walk has been brightened by a piece of modern art. Readers pick their favourites, from seafronts and forests to more urban settings
10 of Britain’s best arts festivals for summer 2021
Festivals are back to brighten up our lives, with events from Edinburgh to Brighton lining up live music, art trails, theatre and family fun, alongside virtual shows