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Five great autumn pub walks in the UK with the National Trust

by Harper Collins

Five great autumn pub walks in the UK with the National Trust

There’s something to be said for combining a countryside stomp with a visit to a classic British pub. Perhaps it’s the lure of an old inn’s crackling open fire following a rural ramble or trek along a dramatic coastal path? Maybe it’s the restorative whip of an autumn breeze, or the quiet joy we experience from simply being outside, safe in the knowledge that a warm and hearty meal awaits in a cosy tavern not far away?
Posted in 100 Great Pub Walks, favourite walks, National Trust, pubs, travel

Five Great British Heritage Sites to Add to Your UK Bucket List

by Harper Collins

Five Great British Heritage Sites to Add to Your UK Bucket List

Travel bucket lists are funny things. For some of us they act as a goal to visit a far-off paradise; for others they offer an opportunity to see and do the few things that really matter while there’s still time; and for the rest, they sit there gathering dust on our list of long-forgotten dreams.

Perhaps then, we could look to create a bucket list of experiences that are easier for us to cross off,

Posted in Britain, bucket list, daytrips, London, National Trust, The Great British Bucket List, travel

Recipe: Chicken, Peanut and Pumpkin Soup

by Harper Collins

Recipe: Chicken, Peanut and Pumpkin Soup

Inspired by West African groundnut stew, this hearty meal in a bowl makes a small amount of chicken go a long way – even further if you add rice and greens. It’s perfect for an autumn day, when pumpkins and squash are plentiful.
Posted in food, National Trust, Recipes, Soups

Recipe: Cheddar Scones

by Harper Collins

Recipe: Cheddar Scones

If you don’t have a sweet tooth, a savoury scone makes a welcome addition to afternoon tea – or enjoy it, while still slightly warm, alongside a bowl of soup.
Posted in baking, National Trust, Recipes, Soups

Three of Britain's landmarks and the legends behind them

by Harper Collins

Three of Britain's landmarks and the legends behind them

It always strikes me that, when we walk across Britain’s landscape, we are also walking through legends.  We can’t help it – they are just there, the invisible legacy of generations of people who inhabited this land before us. 
Posted in Britain, Britain's Landmarks and Legends, National Trust, travel

Summer Pudding

by Harper Collins

Summer Pudding

This pudding is an opportunity to use up some slightly stale bread; white is the classic choice but wholemeal works well too. The berries are up to...
Posted in baking, cooking, food, National Trust, Recipes

Wild Escapes: Exploring Britain’s Wild Corners

by Harper Collins

Wild Escapes: Exploring Britain’s Wild Corners

  Exploring Britain’s most untamed corners was a real privilege when researching Wild Escapes, and it’s truly impossible for me to play favourites ...

Nature’s Wonders. Sometimes it’s the simple things that matter.

by Harper Collins

Nature’s Wonders. Sometimes it’s the simple things that matter.

Spring is such a green and optimistic season, but sometimes our hectic and demanding lives can stop us from enjoying it as much as we should. This year, why not take some time to recharge your batteries, calm your mind and unearth some wild experiences nearby.
Posted in Nature

Ready, Set, Grow: Top tips to get you growing in 2023

by Harper Collins

Ready, Set, Grow: Top tips to get you growing in 2023

Keen to get your fingers green but not sure where to start? Here are my top tips to get you growing this spring.

 

3 Dog-Friendly Pub Walks Near London

by Harper Collins

3 Dog-Friendly Pub Walks Near London

Did you know that January is Dog Walking Month? If you love to go for a hike with your fluffy best friend, followed by a cold pint in a cosy pub, keep reading. These three pub walks are all doggy friendly and around an hour’s drive from London.
Posted in favourite walks

The Real Orlando

by Harper Collins

The Real Orlando

The new West End adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s Orlando is being billed, and with reason, as the story of anyone’s right to love who they want to: to be whoever they want to be. Woolf’s eponymous hero(ine) not only lives through centuries, from the age of Elizabeth I to the day of the book’s 1928 publication, but changes from a man to a woman along the way.

Mushroom and cranberry rolls

by Harper Collins

Mushroom and cranberry rolls

Sausage rolls are a Christmas-party staple for many, and there’s no reason for vegetarians or vegans to feel left out with these rich mushroom, sage and onion filled pastries. And remember, a veggie roll is not just for Christmas!
Posted in baking, Recipes