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Worcestershire walks with a pub or cafe stop for you to enjoy en route
Worcestershire offers plenty of options when it comes to walks and if you’re thinking about getting out and about, look no further as we might just have the inspiration you need. While you might have your favourite routes, trying new ones can be
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How much will grandparents spend on caring for grandchildren this summer?
The summer holidays can give grandparents and their grandchildren a welcome opportunity to catch up and have some fun together. A bit of grandparent-grandchild bonding time can also make life significantly easier for parents who are trying their
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Raceday ready with the fashionistas
Ladies' days at Yorkshire racecourses are always a reason for dressing up and a raft of prizes are on offer at 'best-dressed' competitions throughout the racing season - and not just for the ladies. Five-star hotel Grantley Hall, near Ripon, is
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Walking the king's coastal highway in Yorkshire
Walk the entirety of the King Charles III England Coastal Path, and you’ll hike a weary 2,700 miles – that’s roughly the length of Chile, the Mekong River, or the legendary Cannonball Run from New York to Los Angeles. Unfortunately – or perhaps
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5 of the most stunning circular walks for you to try around Sussex
Sussex is considered to be a very picturesque county and you can easily take in its sights through walking trails. If you fancy going on these walks you might prefer for the route to not be too difficult to follow and to end up exactly back where
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In the footsteps of St Wite: Dorset’s patron saint
When I moved to beautiful West Dorset seven years ago, I expected to meet lots of new people. What I never expected was to get to know a genuine bona fide saint. Although I was already ordained as a priest, I didn’t only move to the Golden Cap
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A visit to hub of the English Riviera
Sometimes, it’s not until you have visitors staying that you realise your hometown is actually pretty great. As a Torquay resident, it’s easy to get complacent about the palm trees, the beaches, the countryside, the harbour, the restaurants and cafes
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3 of the best geology walks to enjoy in the Peak District
Helen Moat shares three walks which take in the first section of the Peak District Geo Walk, a long-distance route that showcases the area’s geology To make the routes circular, I leave the geo trail behind to return the rambler to their starting
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The insiders’ guide to Manchester
It made its name as Cottonopolis, the city at heart of the Industrial Revolution, and these days Manchester is blazing a trail again, with a boom in tall buildings and a population expanding at three times the national average. ‘You’ve gone from
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A 3 mile walk around Castle Hill Woods in Edmondsham
The seven-acre garden, including a one-acre organic walled garden, at Edmondsham House is open Wednesdays and Sundays (2-5pm) between April and October (edmondshamhouse.com), which would be a good time to undertake this ramble. Park in the field behind
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New Forest named among best family walking holidays in UK and Europe for 2024
The New Forest has been named among the best family walking holidays in the UK and Europe for 2024 according to a list from The Telegraph. Discussing the reason for creating the list, writer Helen Ochyra shared: "What do your kids want to do on
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Why three bereaved fathers walked from Cumbria to Norfolk
Following the tragic death of his daughter, Tim Owen from Norfolk has united with two other bereaved fathers to raise money in their memory by walking the length and breadth of the country. Now they’ve written a book about their experience Walking
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3 scenic West Yorkshire walks with pubs along the way - need a pint pit stop?
How many pubs are too many to stop at along a scenic walk in West Yorkshire? Whether you’re looking for a pint pit stop, a roast dinner to fuel up on or even an inn with rooms to stay at, there are plenty of pubs to make the most of during your
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3 of the best parks walks near Derby
The parks and nature reserves in and around Derby are small oases of green and tranquillity away from the city noise. These three rambles are great for people who can manage only short distances with no obstacles (such as stiles) and for Derby
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The 28 mile hike across Bath to help the homeless
The Roman Baths, The Royal Crescent, Sally Lunn’s and of course, all things Austen and Bridgerton. Iconic local attractions bring people flocking to the city year after year and now the Circuit of Bath Walk is firmly established on that list as an
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Theatre review: & Juliet musical at the Manchester Opera House
A jukebox musical, where most of the musical numbers are well-known hits, this is certainly a jukebox musical for the ages, which is borne out in the audience for tonight’s show. From primary school-aged children to their grandparents, we are all in
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5 things to know about Devon born Euro 2024 hero Ollie Watkins
Ollie Watkins capped his remarkable rise from Exeter starlet to England super sub with his last-gasp winner in Dortmund on Wednesday night. Here, the PA news agency looks at five things you might now know about the 28-year-old Aston Villa striker