Marvel at starry skies with astronomer richard darn

Head to England’s most northerly town for history, beaches and wildlife

Autumn is a wonderful time for a holiday on the coast. The crowds have gone, the sea is still warm and the sunsets are beautiful. Paul Miles rounds up some of the best trips to enjoy at this time of year

OCTOBER IS APPLE HARVEST SEASON, BUT CIDER IS JUST ONE REASON TO VISIT THIS CENTRE OF RURAL CREATIVITY THAT PRODUCES SOME OF THE UK’S FINEST FOOD

Joely Carey heads into the woods to discover Michelin-starred magic in the north of the Lake District National Park

Sail Norway’s dramatic fjords high above the Arctic Circle and learn about the night sky on this small-ship cruise

“ I met Charles Dickens today, except he had clearly been so busy working on The Mystery of Edwin Drood that he had fallen asleep, so I didn’t get to speak to him!” I laughingly proclaimed to Ro when