Spot magnificent wintertime sky illuminations in these key hotspots

L ooking ahead to 2026, have you made plans yet for your next UK adventure? This guide pairs iconic sightseeing locations with parks nearby. Each pairing gives you a base with facilities, and easy acc

(whatever your budget!)

This is prime trekking country. It’s a joy to crunch snow underfoot on a bright winter-day walk – and find a snug pub amid the handsome towns and villages. In this official Dark Sky Reserve, on cold c

Take a road trip around Scotland’s ‘misty isle’ for volcanic rock formations, wild swimming at the Fairy Pools and warming drams of cask whisky.

Real-life ice kingdoms to visit this winter