The New Forest is a remarkable place and from my first visit I found myself enchanted by it. I’d never visited this part of England before, so whilst organising an autumn trip to Devon and Dorset I de

Soak up the autumnal vibes with a cosy staycation in the forest

I have a romantic view of Dorset. It comes from reading Famous Five books as a child and memories of family camping trips near Durdle Door. Vague recollections of waterside fish and chips in Wareham,

When friends who recently moved to west Devon invited us to see their new home, we decided to combine the visit with a brief autumn tour of the area, so we could explore the beautiful landscapes of Da

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY

Just over the old railway bridge from my house, down the hill to where the footpath crosses the brook by the church, that’s Pooh Sticks Bridge, where we stop for a game of Pooh Sticks when we go for a