‘Sure, people are aware of the Cotswolds and the Peak District, but then when their thoughts turn to the Midlands they think of industry. ‘Actually, there are wonderful spots of wilderness to explore. ‘For example, Tufa Waterfall is beautiful, but the people in the village didn’t even know it existed. ‘For two years we explored … Read more
An illuminating 200th birthday tour with the Lady of the Lamp: Exploring Florence Nightingale’s family home and the museum dedicated to her Next week marks the 200th birthday of inspirational nurse Florence Nightingale Her former family home in Derbyshire is now a B&B – you can stay in her bedroom London’s St Thomas’s Hospital hosts … Read more
See Britain at its most enchanting: Photographer moved to the UK with his family – and took these incredible pictures as they explored their new home The stunning pictures have been taken by Romanian Aurel Paduraru, who moved to the UK last year The counties he’s explored so far include Gloucestershire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Pembrokeshire He … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover the Danube with Classic FM’s John Suchet – join the radio star’s voyage on the river of Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 BST, 9 May 2020 | Updated: 08:33 BST, 10 May 2020 The mighty Danube flows through the heart of Europe … Read more
Every day, those in search of Iceland’s most perfect Instagram shot will get up at dawn, just so that they can score a photo of a deserted, pristine Blue Lagoon. To one side of the lagoon, though, is The Retreat, which takes Iceland’s most seminal experience – bathing in its milky blue geothermal waters – and … Read more
Britain is home to works of art by some of the most important painters of all time, from J.M.W Turner to Salvador Dali. These masterpieces hang in some equally magnificent buildings that are worth visiting alone for their architectural splendour. Here we pick nine unmissable masterpieces and show you where to find them… A haunting portrayal … Read more
The Armchair Traveller reveals how to explore the world from home: Join Colin Firth in the French Riviera and pay a virtual visit to the zoo Watch animals play and feed at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Great Yarmouth Stream Magic In The Moonlight, which follows Colin Firth in the French Riviera Seek interior inspiration from … Read more
The right to roam is sorely missed. Travel has had to be put on hold. But nothing has been harder to live without than our nearest and dearest. We’ve phoned, Skyped, FaceTimed and Zoomed — yet all of us are dreaming of days beyond the lockdown, when grandparents can see their grandchildren and families can … Read more
As we gaze out at dozens of gleaming white kittiwakes bobbing and squabbling on the navy waters of the North Sea, my guide, Tim, says: ‘Really it’s a giant speed-dating site for couples who will never, ever split up.’ Looking upwards, I spy half a dozen gannets squatting on a narrow shelf gouged into the … Read more
Checking in… Rory Stewart: The former mayoral candidate and Conservative minister talks about nearly being arrested in Nepal and eating snake in China By Tamara Hinson For The Daily Mail Published: 09:48 BST, 9 May 2020 | Updated: 11:59 BST, 9 May 2020 Ex-Conservative minister Rory Stewart This week it’s wobbly screen time for former … Read more
Pictured: The incredible 24-person submarine with vast panoramic windows that will take tourists to depths of up to 328ft in air-conditioned comfort The Triton DeepView 24 affords passengers amazing views from the comfort of a 50ft-long interior It has been made by Florida-based Triton Submarines, which made the record-breaking Limiting Factor The Limiting Factor vessel … Read more
Edinburgh to London at over 3,000mph: Mesmerising speeded-up driver’s-eye footage of a train completing the capital-to-capital journey in SIX MINUTES LNER has released fascinating footage of the trip down the east coast of the UK During the six-minute clip, the train travels at the equivalent speed of 3,274mph Places it passes along the way include Newcastle, … Read more
These photographs are a tonic for troubled times. They’re MailOnline Travel’s pick of the 50 images shortlisted in a contest called #Spring2020, run by photo app Agora. It asked photographers around the world to send in their best shots of the season that breathes new life into the world. In total 14,596 photos were submitted … Read more