‘Something special in the air’: new bars, art, music and restaurants are turning heads in Stockport

Creatives and a clued-in council are making things happen in the Greater Manchester town. Whet your cultural and culinary appetite with our guide to the best venues, bars and shops

10 of the best pizzerias in Naples

The city’s top pizza makers put their name, heart and, most importantly, their hands into what they make, says guidebook author Domenico Mazzella

A coast and hill walk to a great village pub: the Britannia Inn, Gower peninsula

Views of six counties, with sea, sand and islands, are just part of the beauty of this south Wales walk

10 of the best restaurants in Nottingham

Inspired by Master Chef winners, a sprinkling of Michelin stars, plus supper clubs and pop-ups evolving into new restaurants, the city’s independent food scene has never felt more energised

Santa shops here: 10 of Europe’s coolest Christmas markets

Eerie caves, gorges and open-air theatres set the scene for this year’s festive shopping sprees, with plenty of ethical stocking fillers up for grabs

A local’s guide to Split, Croatia: a city that marches on its stomach

Beef in red wine, top-notch fish stew and chilli-infused tequila are the best of the bunch, says tour guide Robyn Vulinovich

A local’s guide to Parma, Italy: city of cheese, ham and stunning baroque buildings

Food and wine critic Andrea Grignaffini reveals his favourite haunts in his home city – a gourmand’s delight with wine bars galore

A local’s guide to Deauville, France: fine sands, fine dining and a new arts scene

Bookshop owner David Ezvan on market shopping, sea views and nights out on the Normandy coast

A local’s guide to Antwerp, Belgium: high art, gritty graffiti and great coffee

From Rubens and van Eyck to cutting edge street murals and fashion, art is at the heart of the Flemish city, says local guide Tim Marschang. The beer and cocktails are decent too

30 of the best UK pubs for Sunday lunch

Steak with the best chips ever in front of the fire, or a bracing walk followed by wild mushroom nut roast, perhaps? Our writers hit the trail of great pub lunches from the Isle of Skye to Hastings

Piedmont on a plate: Italy’s lush land of food, wine and art

This region of north-west Italy is brimful of brilliant small food producers. Meanwhile, a British-born artist has slapped a wodge of vivid colour onto its bucolic scenery

A local’s guide to Ghent, Belgium: artisanal beer, bargain vintage and docklands clubbing

This Flemish city sparkles with creative cuisine, markets, cutting-edge clubs – and beer, says brewery founder Dimitri Messiaen

It’s a party for the palate: readers’ favourite UK food festivals

From foraging near Loch Lomond to garlic tasting on the Isle of Wight, our tipsters reveal the best of British foodie gatherings. Scroll down for the winning tip

Cork on a Fork: Ireland’s second city tucks into a foodie festival

Last month’s inaugural event, featuring Keralan, Palestinian and Italian treats, was inspired by a proud domestic culinary tradition

Five fantastic autumn food weekends in the UK

Felicity Cloake recommends oysters in Whitstable, porridge and whisky in the Highlands and fish and chips everywhere