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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

Autumn is the season we crave a getaway. Great food, a good night’s sleep and a leaf-kicking walk ticks all the boxes - take your pick

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY

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10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

A stay in market town Alnwick provides top dining and unexpected brushes with fauna and flora, says Fiona Gibson