28-02-2024
London has so many unique places to drink, from pubs that double as theatres, to pubs that are divided in two by a public footpath, or that rattle every time the Bakerloo line trundles below. There are pubs that still retain...
25-10-2023
Britain’s southernmost counties hold on to summer longer than anywhere else in the UK. Choose your location well and you can still swim and sunbathe in October. Even as autumn grips the rest of the country, Devon and Cornwall...
28-09-2023
Surprisingly the term “a pub with rooms” only dates back to 1979 when The Daily Mail made reference to this very British phenomenon in an article about UK staycations. Until then pubs always had a bar and maybe a lounge, but...
29-08-2023
The Scottish Highlands have it all: dramatic coastline, majestic mountains and captivating wildlife. Home to Britain’s Highest peak, Ben Nevis, and one of the most spectacular beaches in the world, Luskentyre on the Isle of H...
30-01-2023
From fairy tale castles and country house estates to award-winning spas and English vineyards, West Sussex is one of the UK’s most diverse counties. What’s more, it spans both the rolling South Downs National Park and quintes...
28-12-2022
When it comes to weekend breaks, Bath has got it all: natural hot springs, sweeping honey-hued Georgian architecture and cobbled paths dotted with independent shops and restaurants. There are plenty of places to rest your wea...
17-11-2021
Britain’s best hotels are always fully-booked at Christmas time. This is, after all the happiest -and most expensive- time of the year and what better place to put your feet up and be waited upon over the Christmas holiday th...
29-09-2021
It seems we all love Cornwall. And why not? It has broad beaches and colossal cliffs, tiny castles and even tinier villages. It has seafood and surfing, cozy coves and cream teas. It has art galleries and pasty shops on just...
28-06-2021
So here are ten theatres that I’d recommend visiting this summer and autumn. Britain has some of the oldest and some of the best theatres in the world. Now is the time to get back outside and enjoy them. While you are at it,...
25-03-2021
This year has seen a huge surge in the popularity of self-catering accommodation, places where families can holiday all over Britain without mixing with other households. Add in the UK government relaxing rules on self-cateri...
25-11-2020
From twinkling tunnels of lights and giant luminescent sculptures; to gently flickering fire gardens - get your much-needed festive fix at some of the UK's best Christmas garden light trails.
26-02-2020
Being green is now a priority for tourists, so more sustainable and eco-friendly places are becoming available throughout Britain.
29-01-2020
Who says that 14 February has to be spent with a romantic significant other? Say goodbye to Cupid and pack a bag with your chum. This year, here at Britain's Finest, we're celebrating with our besties.
06-09-2019
If you're starting to consider the impact that your holiday has on the environment, you're not alone. More and more of us are opting for more sustainable travel these days but some of us are still left a bit unsure as to how...
21-08-2019
From foodie havens to spa hideaways, these boutique hotels are escape-it-all retreats to rest and recharge in – so you can return to the capital with renewed vigour.
22-03-2019
Everyone loves spring. Grey clouds and damp streets transform into a floral tribute to the changing seasons and, well, you just feel that little bit better for spotting some daffs in the park. So, time to treat yourself to a...
24-09-2018
Yeah, yeah, we've all been to the National Gallery and the Science Museum but who has sampled the delights of the Cumberland Pencil Museum or engaged in the goriness of the Old Operating Theatre? Britain is crammed with compl...
17-08-2018
In the summertime hotels are bases from which we can venture out and explore the world. In the autumn, as nights get longer and we feel the first chills of winter, the British hotel becomes a place for hiding oneself away - o...
26-07-2018
We lead busy lives, with no escape from the trill of the mobile, the tyranny of the work email arriving on a Sunday and the commuting chaos every Monday. We all deserve a break from this, right? Course we do. So here are my t...
20-03-2018
Dare we utter these words… winter is over! Cyclists everywhere are abandoning their triple-therm gloves and hats, peeling off some of the lycra layers and itching to get out into the countryside for some serious biking.
21-02-2018
Not long ago taking a room over a pub was what the traveller did if there were no hotel or boarding house nearby. In the twenty-first century however the British pub with rooms has taken off as a place to stay. The transforma...
31-08-2017
Fancy hearing what Ian Rankin has to say about his Rebus novels? Or maybe listening in on journalist Emma Freud chatting with actor Bill Nighy? October (6th - 15th) means Cheltenham Literary Festival time – and we've got ten...
24-05-2017
It's only when you try hiking in other countries that you realise how very blessed Britain is with its National Trails. I've walked down footpaths in Greece that terminate abruptly in someone's newly built villa or strolled...
10-03-2017
There is something about water – lakes, lochs, rivers, and the sea itself - that answers a very deep need in us all. We are drawn to it. We want to swim in it , sail across it or just walk alongside it listening to the sounds...
23-03-2016
Darlings, forget about those corporate monstrosities known as pop festivals this spring and summer. Those REALLY in the know realise that the literary festival is where all the coolest people go to unwind. Think sunny afterno...
09-02-2016
If you're going on a family holiday, for a perfect time away it's good to choose accommodation that is near really great activities for kids. You may have selected the best accommodation in the world for your next break, but...
28-05-2014
Whether you are an enthusiast or not, the sight of seeing the world's top cyclists whooshing past at incredible speeds in the Tour de France is pretty special. And this year, fabulously, you don't even have to cross the chann...
30-08-2013
What's your idea of the perfect autumn break? A cosy bolthole serving good food and wine, where you can pull up an armchair by a roaring log fire and watch the weather close in beyond the windowpane? A quaint country cottage...
17-06-2013
When the summer sun sits high in the sky, is there anywhere better to be than in the bucolic surroundings of a beautiful garden? Perhaps you just fancy nosing around someone else's flowerbeds in search of inspiration for your...
24-05-2013
With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to explore beautiful Britain... on horseback. Yes, Britain is home to some of the best hacking around and with stables that cater to all abilities you could be disco...
10-04-2013
East Anglia crops up more frequently in jokes than it does vacation plans – trust me, I am a Norfolk girl! However, with dramatic coastlines, quaint villages and beautiful countryside this unique part of Britain has everythin...
15-02-2013
The UK has many beautiful gardens and woodland for the nature-lover to delight in, but what could be nicer than to wake up and find such beauty right outside your window. I've picked just a few of them for you – from a Georgi...
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