Once seen as a budget-friendly alternative, self-catering has evolved into a mainstream travel choice, driven by the rise in staycations, a growing desire for authentic local experiences and the expansion of digital platforms such as Airbnb. The market has been quick to respond, offering an ever-wider range of accommodation, with many hotels now offering apartment-style options tailored to longer stays, blending convenience with independence. Here, we explore this thriving

Summer 2026 style is less about spectacle and more about confidence, comfort and clothes that genuinely work in everyday life, reflecting a broader shift away from trend-chasing and towards longevity.

Back for 2026, we're so pleased to once more have FIVE family passes up for grabs to this brilliant annual show with so much family fun! The South of England Show is a staple in the agricultural and equestrian calendar. Taking place 5th - 7th June, the 2026 event returns with an action- packed three days of displays and competitions, live entertainment, country pursuits, and rural crafts. A family-friendly celebration of the countryside and British farming, this show offers e

A Victorian Sherlock-Style Mystery... London, 1894. Fog curls through the narrow streets of Whitechapel as gas lamps flicker weakly against the winter gloom. At precisely midnight, the great bell of Blackthorn Clocktower tolls once… then abruptly falls silent. The following morning, the clocktower’s keeper, Mr. Alfred Wren, is found dead inside the tower mechanism room. And yet, according to every witness, the tower had been locked all night from the inside. Can you solve the

Britain is full of beautiful towns—but some come with histories so strange they sound completely made up. From plague villages and smuggling hideouts to towns built on superstition and scandal, these places prove that the UK’s past is anything but boring. Here are five British towns where the history is every bit as fascinating as the scenery: 1. Eyam — The Village That Locked Itself Away In 1665, when the bubonic plague arrived in Eyam, the villagers made an extraordinary de

The Bluebell Railway is a heritage steam railway in East Sussex, running between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead. It operates a fleet of beautifully restored steam locomotives and vintage carriages that travel through the picturesque Sussex countryside, offering a truly nostalgic experience. This is possible with the help of over 1000 volunteers who help run the railway, from restoring carriages to greeting visitors.

Brighton has never been content with simply being a seaside town. Perched along the Sussex coast, it has reinvented itself time and again – royal retreat, bohemian haven, LGBTQ+ capital, and creative powerhouse. What makes Brighton iconic is not just one landmark or figure, but the way its places, history, and personalities intertwine to form a city that feels both timeless and defiantly modern.

Spring is in full swing, so Teddy and the apprentice, Bear, are enjoying the wonders of the natural world as Helen Stockton, his human translator, explains It’s the time of year when the natural world is arguably at its best. Spring is gradually giving way to summer, the countryside looks lush, and there are baby animals and birds in abundance.