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Winter ideas

It's a time for weekends away in cosy cottages, for trips to historic pubs in hidden valleys, for wrapping up warm on frosty rambles on river banks and through forests.

 

As the light fades, it's time for late nights at the Tate and ice skating in the glow of Winchester Cathedral, for huddling close on ghost walks in Chester and York, and fine dining behind closed doors...


Rural escapes

Alden Cottage, Lancashire; Copyright: Alden Cottage; Alden Cottage, Lancashire;

Cosy cottages

Thatched roofs, open fireplaces, oak beams and rose studded gardens.

Overlooking Keswick, Lake District; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Winter walks

Soak up the rugged, Gothic charm of Whitby and the breathtaking views of Latrigg Dell in Cumbria.

Prospect of Whitby, London; John A King;

Historic pubs

Intriguing histories, resident ghouls, roaring fireplaces, cracking ales and tasty pub grub.

Out and about

Nights out

From late nights at the Tate and Royal Academy to ghost walks in Chester and a spin on the London Eye.

Cold day ideas

How about ice skating in Winchester, kite flying in Dorset or a guided fossil hunt on Charmouth beach?


Caverns, cuisine and city graffiti

Blue John Cavern, Derbyshire; rs1979;

Blue John Cavern in Peak District

Search for Blue John, a precious stone favoured by the Romans.

Simpsons Restaurant, Birmingham; Everything Birmingham;

Fine dining at Simpsons

Swap places with the chef and make the food yourself.

Banksy in Bristol; Tim Constable;

Banksy in Bristol

Hit the streets and search for Banksy's graffiti and visit the city's many galleries.