In the footsteps of the Victorians on the Isle of Man
Steam trains, horse-drawn trams and glorious coastal paths are all part of the adventure on a new self-guided walking tour of the island
‘I haven’t felt this present for months’: sail back in time on a Thames barge in Essex
You don’t have to be a sailor to cruise the estuaries of Essex on this historic craft. The skipper will show you the ropes – or just sit back and enjoy the ride
Catch of the day: a seafood safari on France’s culinary coast
From Calais to Le Touquet, the Côte d’Opale is home to thriving fishing ports, grand old seaside resorts and restaurants serving the freshest seafood
Where tourists seldom tread, part 21: two northern powerhouses on the rise once more
Preston and St Helens were heartbeats of the industrial age, but their power faded. In the last of our series, we discover how their legacy is finally being celebrated
‘A landscape raw and wild’: by train to the heart of the Yorkshire Three Peaks
The Yorkshire Dales Explorer is a little-known alternative to the Settle to Carlisle rail route, and takes you deep into wonderful walking country
Swimming pools, fabulous views and radical architecture: 30 UK holiday cottages with the wow factor
From a stylish retreat in Norfolk to a remote hideaway on a Scottish island, these boltholes will make for a truly memorable stay
‘We found a charming alternative to touristy Bath’: readers’ favourite UK trips
From Hadrian’s Wall to the locations of Happy Valley and Hot Fuzz, readers share their top discoveries
Gateway to the South Downs: take the train to a picture-perfect village with a cracking pub
The West Sussex village of Amberley, near Arundel, is easy to reach by train and offers great hiking in the national park, castles and a newly reopened pub with a focus on local food
‘It feels like an independent republic’: Madrid’s new arty barrio of Carabanchel
This traditional neighbourhood ‘across the river’ is where the city’s creatives are heading as the centre heats up
10 of the best UK nature festivals for late spring and summer
The natural world is the headliner at these joyous gatherings, while the support acts include live music, immersive art and fire ceremonies
Lochs, bothies and burial chambers: readers’ favourite trips in Scotland
From the epic landscapes of the Highlands and islands to intimate local community events, our readers share their best finds in Scotland
‘Bath, Harrogate … Woodhall?’ A short break in one of the UK’s most forgotten spa towns
The Lincolnshire village, the height of fashion a century ago, offers fascinating history, a woodland cinema, excellent cycle routes and a deeply restorative feel
The perfect base for a Wind in the Willows weekend: a stylish B&B in the Chilterns
Taking a leaf out of Kenneth Grahame’s book, our writer spends a few days getting lost among the woods and riverside villages of Oxfordshire and Berkshire
Route des Vacances: a gastronomic driving holiday from Paris to the Mediterranean
The RN7 road to the Côte d’Azur is enjoying a renaissance among lovers of slow travel in search of offbeat France
‘A kaleidoscope of colour and life’: readers’ favourite UK spring days out
Your top tips for seasonal outings from birdwatching to gorgeous gardens, amazing architecture and more• Tell us about a trip to Spain – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher