LOCATION staycations are set to be big news in 2025, with a host of films and TV series featuring the very best of England’s towns, cities and stunning countryside as backdrops to on-screen action. Lisa Minot lifts the lid on how you can explore the locations for some of 2025’s movie and telly moments. Beyond … Read more
If you’re keen to get a break from the hustle and bustle of city life, consider immersing yourself in the peace and quiet of the countryside. Nestled in the heart of Somerset, close to the popular tourist destinations of Bath and Wells, lies the luxurious Hadspen Glamping. This unique retreat offers three charming safari-style canvas … Read more
Michelin is not slowing down on its road to expansion beyond restaurants. Last autumn, the century-old guide announced that it would bestow keys – the lodging equivalent of dining stars – to hotels around the world. Last week, Michelin released its inaugural guide to the UK and Ireland. Fourteen hotels received the highest award – … Read more
As popular destinations get crowded and their residents protest over poorly behaved visitors and “overtourism”, holidaymakers increasingly look to veer off the beaten track. According to travel website Expedia, internet searches suggest next year’s tourists are looking at “detour destinations” such as Reims in France, Brescia in Italy and Waikato in New Zealand. Another travel … Read more
One quaint town near Glastonbury has been named the best place to live in the UK. Castle Cary, a small market town with a castle dating back to the Norman conquest, has topped the list of Muddy Stiletto’s list of the top 260 places to live in 2024. The competition is voted on by the … Read more
ONE of Britain’s oldest and most eerie landmarks has been saved from the brink of closure. Thanks to a last-minute deal, Shepton Mallet Prison is set to remain open as a top tourist attraction. 6 A last minute deal saved Shepton Mallet Prison from the brink of closure 6 The prison remains open as a … Read more
A GRIEVING daughter whose mum was murdered in the home of a Scots sex beast is demanding answers after the fugitive sicko turned up dead. Tania Jackson, 40, was relieved to learn the body of evil Richard Scatchard, 70, was located in a caravan while he was being hunted over the death of ex Kelly … Read more
LAST year, the consumer watchdog Which? named Wells in Somerset as the best inland town in the UK. Despite being a city, Wells topped the list thanks to its attractiveness, tourist attractions, scenery, shopping and food and drink. 3 Consumer watchdog Which? named Wells in Somerset as the best inland town in the UKCredit: Getty … Read more
THE six best holiday homes in the UK have been revealed, recognising the most remarkable staycation properties available to rent. The Vrbo Holiday Homes of the Year list features stunning beach view homes, unique cottage escapes, modern city stays and historical houses, all in the UK. 8 One of the properties has its own private … Read more
AN URGENT search for a missing woman, 76, continues as cops use a drone to sweep a river. Iona, whose surname has not been released, was last seen nearly three weeks ago in Witney town centre, Oxfordshire, on Monday, February 12. 2 Iona, 76, vanished from Oxfordshire nearly three weeks agoCredit: Thames Valley Police Specialist teams from … Read more
