Past and present entwine at the Black Country Living Museum, where history is close enough to touch and stories of the past unfold

Looking for fun days out this autumn? You needn’t break the bank – these family-friendly activities will keep everyone occupied and won’t cost a penny!

As a youngster with a limited amount of cash, I used to spend days out in the capital enjoying delights that were totally free. These included getting lost in the maze at Hampton Court Palace, window

There’s nothing like a good walk to blow the cobwebs away. Lisa Kjellsson experiences the power of pilgrimage in majestic Yorkshire surroundings

On the Yorkshire Life radar: events, openings and happenings across Yorkshire

York is growing its reputation as a city of ghosts, wizards and the bizarre – with businesses capitalising on all things magic. Ahead of Halloween Maxine Gordon falls under its spell