5 reasons to visit... alnwick

Michelle Hather falls for the chocolate-box allure of Alfriston, on the edge of the scenic South Downs

From bucket-and-spade resorts to wild nature, there’s something for everyone

Staycation inspiration in Northumberland, Pembrokeshire, Suffolk and on Loch Lomond, plus a special seafood restaurant in London

From spas to stargazing, this English county is the original home of wellbeing

Equal parts Victorian elegance and industrial grit, this northeastern city offers travellers neoclassical architecture, warehouse districts and a lively nightlife scene, all set beside the River Tyne

England’s first capital, Winchester, is a well-preserved gem, its narrow lanes and alleys packed with historic treats, from pretty medieval palaces to a world-famous cathedral. Yet it’s far from being