The Lake District, nestled in the north-west corner of England in Cumbria, is the country’s most poetic landscape. From Wordsworth to Beatrix Potter, the Lake District has always drawn writers, artist

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

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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.