From pottery throwing to furniture upcycling, these arty breaks are all about learning new skills – or improving old ones – in lovely surroundings
All posts by Julian Worker
Coventry, from 2 Tone Ghost Town to City of Culture
As it starts its reign as UK City of Culture, two new exhibitions celebrate the groundbreaking multicultural music born in the Midlands that became the soundtrack for a generation
10 challenging UK outdoor adventures for children and teenagers
Activities like hiking, cycling, surfing and kayaking are ideal for enjoying nature as a family
Brave front: thought-provoking art on England’s south-east coast
The new Waterfronts exhibition – part of the England’s Creative Coast project – brings contemporary sculpture to seaside towns to attract, and challenge, visitors
10 of Britain’s best family-friendly hotels – for you and the kids
There are kids’ activities and food options galore at these hotels, where the emphasis is on fun, and relaxation, for all
10 of Britain’s best small museums
With hundreds of museums reopening, don’t miss these unusual examples, from crofting to slavery, knitting to fossils
‘I am desperate to bring people in again’: small museums in England on reopening
As indoor attractions welcome visitors back, four museums tells us how they’ll showcase new exhibitions after a particularly tough year
Quakers, radicals and witches: a walk back in time on Pendle Hill
A Lancastrian writer climbs the famous hill for the first time – and discovers a rich rebel history and a new walking trail celebrating local heroes
10 new activity breaks and wild days out in the UK for summer 2021
These trips in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas offer opportunities to learn new skills and help us get closer to nature
10 of the UK’s best places for fun on the water
From white-knuckle wakeboarding to a gentle punt ending in tea and scones, our tipsters pick great spots for water sports
