A TINY village in the UK has gained a reputation as one of the country’s prettiest. Sissinghurst is found in the borough of Tunbridge Wells in Kent and is famous for its fascinating history, despite having fewer than 800 residents. 5 Sissinghurst is famous for its castle and gardensCredit: Getty 5 Since then they have become a tourist … Read more
IT’S every red-blooded bloke’s fantasy… a bath filled to the brim with beer. The UK’s first-ever beer spa has just opened outside of Norwich, where lager lovers can bask in booze-brewing ingredients all in the name of their health. 10 Sun man Josh Saunders raises a glass to readers at the UK’s first beer spaCredit: John McLellan 10 Beer-lovers … Read more
THE school holidays are coming to an end and frazzled parents and grandparents are looking forward to some much-needed “me time” as kids return to the classroom. Autumn is perfect for exploring the UK. 3 Let off steam and pamper yourself with a spa experienceCredit: Getty As the leaves turn and the harvest is brought in, … Read more
WHEN a dish is highlighted as award-winning on a menu, it’s enough to make me order it. And I have no regrets in doing so. 6 The George Inn was named the best pub of the yearCredit: Supplied 6 The best views are from the outdoor terraceCredit: Supplied 6 My mum (left) and I sank … Read more
A POPULAR town in the UK has emerged as a surprising destination to buy a round of affordable beers. Despite its location in the pricey South East, Margate in Kent apparently has the cheapest pints, on average, out of all the UK’s seaside staycation spots. 3 Margate has been named among the most affordable UK … Read more
A Pembrokeshire pub has been crowned as the best in Wales by a prestigious guide and is now set to compete against the UK’s finest. The Cresselly Arms in Cresswell Quay has earned this accolade as part of CAMRA’s (Campaign for Real Ale) Pub of the Year 2024 competition. The Victorian public bar, which dates … Read more
ALE lovers can now bathe in the stuff — at the UK’s first beer spa. They can also enjoy pints on tap in a jacuzzi or down them while having a massage. 5 The UK’s first beer spa has launched 5 Booze fans can soak in an ale bath or enjoy a massage while quaffing … Read more
A BEACH bar in the UK has been compared to others found in much more tropical and exotic destinations. Not everyone believes it, but the UK has its fair share of sandy beaches that look like they’re abroad. 4 Cladach Beach House in Scotland has been compared to the CaribbeanCredit: instagram/ treasured_scotland 4 The bar … Read more
A “GHOST town” is set to be revived with the opening of a £3.6million Wetherspoons pub. The King of Essex will be built over two floors of a former Poundworld in Basildon, and is expected to be one of the chain’s biggest boozers. 3 The King of Essex will be built over two floors of … Read more
POSH residents of a Georgian market town are furious that the landlord of their local pub has done what Henry VIII didn’t dare do – and removed Katherine of Aragon’s head. For centuries the pub sign outside the Queen’s Head in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, proudly displayed a portrait of the Tudor king’s first wife, who was … Read more
