Dog-friendly diary

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

Stretching across 350 acres, this royal park is one of London’s most iconic landmarks. Behind its reputation for political rallies, protests, and legendary concerts lies a calming landscape that’s per

Whisby Nature Park is an area managed by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, rich with wildlife, including birds such as sand martins, chiffchaffs, grey wagtails, and nightingales. Among the varied landscape

Smytham Holiday Park is a relaxing affair, but with plenty on site to entertain, too. There’s an outdoor pool, a games room, play area, a family-friendly bar, a shop, a dog wash, and a dog exercise pa

A change is as good as a rest, so the saying goes. As well as a relaxing break, travelling to a new destination can spark creativity, and if your holiday takes in a lovely garden or a beautiful landsc

Swerve the big-name gardens and put these dynamic alternatives on your must-visit list this year. Chosen by our garden writer Camilla Phelps, they offer plenty of fresh inspiration to bring back to your own plot