Why the great outdoors is great for kids

Autumn is a brilliant time to get outdoors, connect with nature and boost your sense of wellbeing. Tune into meditative forest-bathing, wild swim in the sea and raise your eyes to the mystery of star-studded skies. Or simply walk, reflect and get creative, says Kerry Fowler

Burned out? Dragged down? Cooped up? Hit ‘restore’ by tapping into the full potential of the great outdoors

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I ’m projectile vomiting into a pool of light from my headtorch, the rest of the night reduced to strange noises and shadows in the jungle around me. I’m down to my last clean T-shirt, I can’t find my

The connection between nature and creativity comes in many forms. Here, artists, writers and musicians talk about the different ways in which they take inspiration from the outdoors - and share the places that fuel their imagination

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!