Lakes

Indulge in lakeside strolls, boat adventures and picture-perfect views

The Lake District National Park, in England’s north-west, has inspired countless poets, authors and artists, hillwalkers, nature lovers and day trippers. With its rugged peaks, green valleys, seemingl

St Ewe, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 6EL T 01726 842714 W heligancampsite.com OPEN 31 January – 16 November While technically not a hidden gem, as the Lost Gardens of Heligan is quite well known, this at

Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them

As autumn draws to a close and the first signs of winter appear, the Lake District is arguably more beautiful than ever. Crowds have thinned out after a busy summer but visitors can still enjoy stunni

We also visited Bowness, famous for its Beatrix Potter visitor attraction, and strolled down to the pier, where you can hop on a cruise that’s not only child‑friendly but dogs can also travel for free