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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?
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,
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.
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.
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.
Summer Pudding
This pudding is an opportunity to use up some slightly stale bread; white is the classic choice but wholemeal works well too.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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