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'It was there that I found myself and what I might do. The life and place were what I yearned for – the freedom, the austerity, the savagery, the wilderness. I loved the cold and the northerly storms when no covering would protect you. I loved the

One is a village famous as a destination for runaway weddings, the other is a planned town, built during the First World War to house munitions workers and, although still two distinct communities, Gretna Green and Gretna together form one of the most

Devon is a land of many contrasts. Being beside the seaside on the north or south coast is a world away from pottering about at Budleigh Salterton. Here, the long pebbly beach and calm waters near this East Devon town make you stop and sit down. I

Spend some time in the port town of Folkestone. DAYTIME Have a picnic at Kingsnorth Gardens is an ornamental town park, a picturesque garden harking back to the 1920s. The 3.2 acre site, enclosed by trees all around, features an extensive

My introduction to Felixstowe was in the 1960s. I was born in London; we moved to Ipswich when I was four, but when I was 11, I was imported to the new Felixstowe Comprehensive school, the first year of the new system in Felixstowe. I went to the middle

From Brean Down to Burnham-on-Sea there are seven miles of beach - so what can you do there? You can go land yachting of course. I met up with Derek George at the Brean Land Yacht Club, not much more than a portacabin plus storage unit but somewhere

The Lake District is understandably popular with tourists, but as they head to the crowded honeypot towns and villages, many of them don’t realise the treasures they’re missing in Lancashire North of the Sands. Welcome to Lancashire North of the

Tintagel was originally called Trevena meaning 'village on a mountain', which feels apt when you're standing on the ruins of Tintagel Castle gazing out over the dramatic headland. Not for the faint hearted, the cantilever footbridge which links the

Arriving at Odiham, a handsome village in Hampshire’s Hart district, feels as though you have travelled further in time than distance. There’s a wide High Street mostly of colour-washed Georgian cottages and townhouses. Many of the elegant exteriors

Spend some time in the suburb of Southend-on-Sea. DAYTIME Park life Discover beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environmental garden, a courtyard style sun garden and a rose garden recognised by the National Rose

Warrington has long been a key player in the industrial life of the North West and has evolved into one of the best places in the UK to live in terms of affordable housing, jobs, business, wellbeing, culture, transport and family life. It is home

You’ve only got to walk through Derby’s Cathedral Quarter to see how much it has changed in the last year. There’s a buzz in the air, new businesses are setting up and long-established retailers are enjoying the hustle of new customers. The

With a wealth of history and rich traditions, a world-famous post office and knitting patterns, an action-packed programme of events, friendly folk, and an incredible community spirit, the Upper Nithsdale town of Sanquhar is a must-visit destination

Durdle Door is arguably Dorset's most iconic landmark with it being an extremely popular spot among tourists. The limestone arch that reaches out to sea was formed through natural erosion processes thousands of years ago. Here's all you need

Slaithwaite, called ‘Slawit’ by those in the know, is a vibrant village that packs a punch. Our guide is Lucy Haslam, who with husband Tim owns Acorn & Pip, a children's emporium with a popular cafe   AM There’s nothing I like more than

Wroxham and Hoveton sit on either side of the river Bure, twin settlements alive with the joy of the Broads. With the pretty riverside frontage, an abundance of boats and a fascinating history, they have been loved by generations of residents,

A Norfolk heritage railway has announced a trio of themed trains for 2024 and there is something for everyone. Running on the Mid-Norfolk Railway (MNR), the trips depart from Dereham Station.  1. Murder Mystery Train When: May 18: 6.30pm

York has been named among the most expensive areas for first-time buyers in Britain, according to new analysis. The city’s average asking price for a first-time buyer type property (two bedrooms and fewer) was found to be £244,834, reports Rightmove

Brighton has been ranked among the most expensive cities in the UK for first-time buyers according to research from Rightmove. The property website looked into the cheapest and most expensive cities to buy a house in for someone looking to get

This relatively modern town was, as its name suggests, a rural heathland in times gone by. But everything changed with the arrival of the London to Brighton railway in 1841. Haywards Heath has subsequently become the quintessential mid Sussex town.