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The best summer family festivals

Music festivals are no longer reserved solely for grown-ups and this year’s UK offering promises plenty of al fresco family fun throughout the school holidays.

Top 6 days out amongst Britain's ancient ruins

Dave Hamilton, author of Wild Ruins BC, the Explorer’s Guide to Britain’s Ancient Sites, tells us about some of his favourite days out amongst the stones and earthworks of pre-Roman Britain.

Winter Wonderland

The far north of Scotland is spectacular at any time of year. Tina Irving describes how the wild landscape transforms into a winter wonderland.

5 of the best places to walk and swim

​What could be better on a day off than getting out into the countryside for a walk in the sunshine, and finishing it off with a refreshing swim?

Iconic film locations you can visit in the UK

Entertaining the children can be trying at times, but Britain is filled with loads of fantastic film locations that are free to explore.

Top 5 hidden gems in Scotland

Over the past 18 months, Discover.Scotland have travelled the length and breadth of the country in search of what Scotland has to offer. In this blog post, they give their Top 5 places to visit in Scotland.

5 fun and educational family trips in the UK

​​Children have the opportunity to learn so much on school trips. They allow them to discover more about themselves and their surroundings as well as apply the knowledge and skills they have learnt in the classroom, so why let it stop during the holidays?

The Hebridean Way: 185 miles, 10 islands, 6 Causeways and 4 ferries on 2 wheels

The Hebridean Way, Sustrans route 280, isn't one I'd heard of until recently, but the exposure to brutal Atlantic winds and endless roads through breath-taking landscapes fuelled my urge to do it!

Top 5 wild camping spots across Wales

Daniel Start, author of the new Wild Guide Wales, chooses his favourite wild camping spots in Wales and gives you directions on how to get there.

4 places UK military history buffs must explore

The UK has a rich military history and over the years our armed forces have built many bases. Some remain in use to this day, while others have been re-purposed into tourist hotspots.

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