A twist on Oliver: a Dickens-themed family holiday in Broadstairs, Kent
A Victorian cottage paying homage to Oliver Twist is the perfect place for children to indulge in make-believe. Plus seven more magical themed places to stay in the UK
A local’s guide to Edinburgh: the best bookshops, restaurants and bars
A food writer picks her favourite spots away from the usual touristy suspects, including parks, walks and inspiring galleries
‘It began, like all the best travel discoveries, by chance’: 21 writers on their finds of 2021
It’s been a year bookended by travel restrictions, but our writers still found plenty of fabulous destinations, both at home and abroad
Rooms for improvement: new pods pep up an unsung Somerset coastal town
A new arts centre in previously overlooked Watchet offers rooms with a view and wider community benefit. Plus six more UK social enterprises
6 of the best new European train journeys for 2022
From night trains to high-speed links between some of Europe’s greatest cities, here’s the pick of the latest routes
‘For those attracted to a bit of quirk’: readers’ favourite indie shops
These idiosyncratic stores have all the answers for that annual quandary: ‘what gift should I buy?’
Well-decked halls: historic homes to visit for a taste of Christmas past
Crackling fires, fir boughs and spiced wine conjure up a festive atmosphere in these venerable homes and museums, with special events over the holiday period
Wading birds and wintry walks: a car-free break in Northumberland
Berwick is an atmospheric base for touring nearby fairytale castles, beaches, birds and sea life – by train, boat and bus
Leuven: the small Flemish town with a big (bang) history
With its cosmic roots and being the home of Stella Artois, the compact gothic town is a hip destination that has remained Belgium’s best-kept secret
A local’s guide to Sheffield: from magnificent gardens to the best bakery around
The florist and author walks us through her best-loved spots, including historic glasshouses and wildlife havens on the city’s edge
Seeking solace in the hills: why the Malverns are perfect for walking
Sandwiched between Worcester and Hereford, the small yet perfectly formed peaks offer hikes to suit every mood – and fresh spring water gushing through ancient rocks
Lobster pots, wild moors and Dracula: a car-free break in Whitby
It’s no mystery that the setting of this North Yorkshire coastal town inspired Bram Stoker’s horror classic – and reaching it can mean taking Britain’s most scenic bus ride
Top 10 British holiday cottages for a cosy winter break
From 17th-century Cornish hideaways to Cumbrian stone barns, we pick gorgeous places to snuggle up this season – all set in lovely countryside
‘An uplifting experience’: readers’ favourite places in Lisbon
Hidden bars, architectural gems and brilliant restaurants and museums are among our tipsters’ highlights of this gleaming city
A local’s guide to Turin: five great things to do
Slow food expert Silvia Ceriani celebrates the industrial past and sustainable future of ‘Italy’s Detroit’, with gourmet markets, grand palazzos and kitsch cocktail bars