UK Travel

See London from a completely different perspective with dinner on the Thames. Sandy Cadiz-Smith boards a City Cruises London dinner cruise at Westminster for an evening of champagne, live music, three courses and spectacular views stretching from Big Ben and Tower Bridge to Canary Wharf and the Thames Barrier.

Could two days without emails, social media and endless notifications really reset your mind? We escaped to an off-grid cabin in the Cheshire countryside to discover whether a 48-hour digital detox lives up to the hype.

Crave Magazine experiences a stay aboard Sunborn London, the luxury superyacht hotel moored in Docklands offering a unique city break.

From adventure activities to cocktail bars and spa breaks, here’s how to plan a group getaway that keeps everyone happy.

Planning holidays in Lyme Regis? This Dorset coastal town is perfect for a walkable, car-free staycation with beaches and views.

Escape the crowds with these hidden UK beaches, where quiet coastlines and untouched views offer a different kind of summer.

From the Lake District to Snowdonia, discover nine beautiful UK spring road trips perfect for families before peak summer crowds.

The UK has a way of offering contrast within short distances. You can leave a busy street in central London and, within a few hours, be walking across open moorland or along a quiet stretch of coastline. What stands out isn’t just the variety, but how accessible it all is.

So here I am at Mira — a self-contained shack set at the base of an incredibly beautiful waterfall, completely surrounded by… well, nothing but forest, hills and farmland stretching as far as the eye can see.

In recent years, Britain’s most famous walking routes have become increasingly busy. Viral viewpoints, social media hotspots and the rise of outdoor tourism have meant that some of the country’s best-loved trails can now feel surprisingly crowded.