To carry out a substantial refurbishment to any historic country pub is a very difficult task. Often the whole ambience is ruined, despite the designers trying their best to keep the building true to its original style, but The White Hart in Pool-in-Wharfedale has been lovingly refurbished without losing any of its historic charm.

Two historic inns team up to offer hassle-free hiking experience along the Sandstone Trail. A new two-night walking package is giving visitors the chance to explore one of Cheshire's most scenic trails without the usual logistics headache.

Norway is a land of contrasts, from the historic and bustling city of Bergen to its famed lakes and mountain vistas. Norway's majestic fjords serve as its crowning feature. Here wild and wonderful glaciers and powerful waterfalls nestle side by side with picture postcard villages and fruit-growing orchards. No matter how many times you visit Norway, there’s always something new to be seen.

“It is the new cockfighting arena,” says Walter, pointing to the impressive new structure, as he kickstarts his Kawasaki motorbike and begins the arduous task of negotiating numerous water-filled potholes that straddle the narrow roadway outside his home. It is the rainy season in the Philippines and I am a passenger in his tricycle sidecar.

The eco-luxury Visama Explorer tented camp in scenic Nan province, northern Thailand, is now open for booking ahead of its official opening to the public on 1st December this year. The new offering comprises eight high-comfort tented units in a serene rural setting surrounded by rice fields and mountains in the top north province of Nan, near the border of Laos.

Imagine visiting historic Irish castles, strolling beside wild and wonderful Scottish lochs or walking in the steps of the Beatles down the famous Penny Lane – imagine a Round Britain Cruise. Arriving at a new place every day, there are no traffic jams or flight delays, just time to relax, enjoy and discover the wonders of the British Isles from the luxury of your floating hotel.

The thunderclouds were gathering ominously overhead as I prepared to embark on what my friends considered a mildly ridiculous adventure. Here I was, a man approaching his sixtieth birthday who hadn't voluntarily slept outdoors since the scouts, about to drive twenty miles from home for a luxury glamping experience.

Pubs with rooms are fast becoming the most ‘go-to places’ in the hospitality sector, and top of the tree is The Toll House Inn in Lancaster. Newly renovated, it has just undergone a £600,000 transformation which has turned this historic building into a cosy four-star inn.

“I have been pregnant with this film since 1994 when I first saw it properly,” confides Gerhard Strassgschwandtner, before carefully spelling out his 18-letter surname and adding, “it’s little wonder that my wife hasn’t divorced me.

The White Hart Hotel, the leading hotel in the historic heart of Lincoln, has opened two new luxury treatment rooms. The new facilities offer staying guests, local residents and day visitors additional opportunities to relax, unwind and indulge right in the beating heart of the city.

The King’s Arms, a much-loved historic coaching inn at the heart of Hawkshead, will be reopening its doors on the 29thAugust. Following an extensive and thoughtful renovation, The King’s Arms is ready to welcome both the local community and visitors back to a beautifully restored building embracing a classic, timeless and stylish design.

The last time I’d stood in front of a gravestone and drawn breath at the sheer scale of whose life I was contemplating, albeit summarised in just four short lines carved into a cold piece of granite, I had been standing in Moscow’s Novodevichy Cemetery, where the centre of my attention was the final resting place of playwright, Anton Chekhov.

Having travelled extensively in my profession as an author, journalist and travel writer, I am frequently asked which is my favourite ‘go to’ place, when I am off duty, where I can kick off my shoes, forget the notebook and pencil and totally relax.

Lakes, mountains and fells, historic houses. These are what Cumbria is best known for. But, with summer here and the kids off school, it’s the perfect time to explore some less well-known parts of the county - its beaches. One - Silecroft - has recently featured in The Times’ UK’s 50 best beaches for 2025. You’ll need a car to get there though.

Much-loved Yorkshire campsite celebrates 94% recommendation score and there’s still time to book a summer stay! Catgill Farm Camping & Glamping, located in the stunning Yorkshire Dales near Bolton Abbey, is proud to announce it has been named one of Campsites.co.uk’s Outstanding Sites for 2025.

When our wine correspondent Nathan Lane and his wife Zoe discovered the Victoria Hotel perched above Robin Hood's Bay, they found more than just a place to stay – they uncovered a perfectly positioned retreat where Victorian charm meets modern comfort, exceptional dining, and some of the most spectacular coastal views in North Yorkshire. Tucked into the rugged North Yor…

As more families swap security checks and long-haul flights for fresh air, freedom, and the rolling hills of the UK countryside, glamping and traditional camping are having a major moment, and few people know this better than Oliver and Cat Barker. Owners of the award-winning Catgill Farm and Howgill Lodge – Camping and Glamping near Bolton Abbey and Barden respectively, both in the Yorkshire Dales, the couple have been at the forefront of a growing movement: family-focused, nature-based holidays that don’t compromise on comfort. We sat down with Oliver and Cat to talk about the rise of staycations, what makes Yorkshire so special, and why families are falling back in love with camping.

Hand Picked Hotels, the UK privately owned collection of country house hotels and coastal resorts, has announced that Crathorne Hall Hotel has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for The Leven Restaurant, recognising its outstanding modern British fine dining.

Poland is now becoming one of the most popular holidays destinations for both short breaks and longer stays. Poland is a country of contrasts. Zakopane with its mountains, Warsaw and Krakow bustling cities with strong cultural histories and the Polish Riveria with its white sands around Gdansk.

An historic, opulent gem in Andalucia’s crown, Granada embodies the energy and passion of Spain, elevating the buzz of a city break to new levels. While exploring the city’s architectural and cultural treasures without visiting the Alhambra would be like visiting Rome and giving the Colosseum a wide berth, Granada’s magic extends far beyond the palace walls.

The value of North Yorkshire’s visitor economy has been revealed in new figures that have shown that the tourism sector is worth in excess of £4 billion every year with an increasing number of people coming to the county. The data has revealed that 32.2 million people came to North Yorkshire in 2024 including both day and overnight visitors, which is an increase of 3.8 per cent on 2023.

Sandsend, North Yorkshire is the north of England’s beach of the year, according to the annual Times and Sunday Times Best UK Beaches guide, published online today and in print on July 13.