Mermaids and manimals of suffolk

Your cruising destinations, near and far

With high summer beckoning, John Lewis-Stempel reflects on the incomparable richness of pond life and the rewards of pausing to peer into the murky depths on a warm June afternoon

Author and paranormal researcher Dr Paul Lee reveals his pick of the UK’s haunted hot spots where you just might encounter a ghost over the summer months

Setting foot on an island always feels like adventure, but walking all the way round takes it to a whole new level. And in some places all you need is one day.

Suffolk is one of our favourite holiday destinations – glorious beaches, wonderful nature reserves, lots of museums and plenty to do. Last autumn, we stayed at Toad Hall Caravan Site, near Felixstowe.

J UST THE OTHER AFTERNOON, HEADING INTO Norwich ...