From castles and street festivals to photo walks and portfolio reviews, the UK has hundreds of low-cost activities and resources to keep you inspired and active all year round. Tracy Calder chooses 40 of the best

(whatever your budget!)

Our pick of the best titles about photography published this year – each one will make an ideal festive season gift for lovers of the medium…

Burning question about the future of photography? Want to discuss a feature or a tutorial in the magazine? Then send us your letters and photos

This friendly Somerset group are at all skill levels, and focus on a love of taking pictures, not kit

If you’re planning to enter our Urban Life round, which launches next week, take these tips from four of last year’s top ten photographers