Ancient woodlands, mediaeval ruins, sandstone crags and a hidden tarn adorn the steep hillsides above a quiet tributary of the River Tyne.

Aug 28, 2011 – Anthony Toole

Lustleigh in Devon, with its thatched cottages, varied walks and traditional cream teas, is everyone's idea of a classic English village.

Aug 27, 2011 – Karen Warren

For book fans it isn't often they can walk through a dearly loved sphere of imagination, but Swallows and Amazons readers can, and often for free.

Aug 24, 2011 – Ralph Connolly

Dartmoor in Devon, with its rich history and bleak landscape, is host to many hair-raising myths and legends.

Aug 23, 2011 – Karen Warren

Spectacular costumes, music you have to dance to and irresistible food. The 44th Leeds Carnival takes place over the August bank holiday.

Aug 22, 2011 – Jacqui Taylor

The Bristol Balloon Fiesta this year again drew huge crowds to its spectacular mass balloon launches, exhibitions and dynamic nightglow displays

Aug 21, 2011 – Joyin Chou

Charles Darwin spent 40 years at Down House; a period that saw him pursue his scientific work while being a devoted husband and doting father.

Aug 11, 2011 – Keith Sellick

There are several ways to travel to the free seafront air show at Bournemouth, Dorset, in August. Options include trains, planes and automobiles.

Aug 11, 2011 – Elaine Findlay

The early 19th century clique of writers and artists, known as The Bloomsbury Group, for many decades had a home in England's Sussex countryside.

Aug 9, 2011 – Mari Nicholson

Six floors of shops, many of them franchises, provide something for everyone at this landmark institution.

Aug 7, 2011 – Ethel Brodie

Canning Circus in Nottingham is vying now for being one of the city's best areas for real ale pubs and bars.

Aug 5, 2011 – Steve Rogerson

1,000 years of history of Eltham Palace has seen it as a Bishop's manor, royal palace, barn and country mansion embodying the best of Art Deco style.

Jul 31, 2011 – Keith Sellick

Visiting the Lake District without a car can make a relaxing, fascinating and, above all, green holiday. Just arm yourself with a couple of bus timetables.

Jul 26, 2011 – Jacqui Taylor

Bristol is a great city for a pub crawl, with some excellent bars and taverns serving quality real ales; some of the best venues are listed below.

Jul 24, 2011 – Steve Rogerson

Visit the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum in Britain's West Sussex for a better understanding of medieval English architecture and craftsmanship.

Jul 22, 2011 – Sally Piper

The Gnome Reserve is tucked away deep in the North Devon countryside, near the little village of West Putford.

Jul 22, 2011 – Gillian Thomas

Around the world the London's Ritz Hotel is one of the stars. It's regarded as the place to see and be seen for world-famous celebrities.

Jul 19, 2011 – Sylvia Kent

For most people, Whitstable is synonymous with the annual Oyster Festival but there is much more to the Kent town than just the iconic shellfish

Jul 17, 2011 – Sarah Juggins

A trip to Cornwall in Britain wouldn't be complete without a visit to the remarkable open-air Minack Theatre carved into the rugged Cornish coastline.

Jul 14, 2011 – Sally Piper

The annual British science-fiction convention for 2012 will be called Olympus and be held at Heathrow near London from the 6th to the 9th of April 2012.

Jul 8, 2011 – Steve Rogerson