Northern Ireland holidays
Tell us: if you work in the UK holiday industry, how has business been so far in 2024?
We’re keen to hear from workers and business owners in the British tourism sector what this year’s holiday seasons have been like
A festival of music, film and spectacle: the best of Belfast 2024
A year-long celebration aims to start a new chapter for Belfast, forging better connections and conversations within communities through creativity and culture
2024 travel planner: 12 of the best things to do and see in the UK this year
Top attractions from cycling, canoeing and surfing to fashion, culture and art – plus an aerial adventure on top of the Principality Stadium
Waterfront wonders: 10 glorious lakeside winter stays around the UK
From romantic hideaways to fun-filled activity centres, a few days by the water is the perfect seasonal tonic
Feel the heat: the Northern Irish beach that’s embracing Scandinavian sauna culture
10 of the UK’s most scenic rail journeys
Open house days: 10 of the best UK architectural attractions to visit for free
In September, thousands of monuments, civic buildings and private homes throw open their doors to offer a rare glimpse of normally off-limits spaces. Here are some lesser-known treasures around the country
Lakes, mountains and distant isles: 15 of the most tranquil places to visit around the UK
From sculpture gardens to ancient woodland, windswept hills to deserted beaches, here’s where to really escape from it all
Country diary
Country diary: The blackcap seems shy about the beauty of its songCrumlin Glen, County Antrim: Along this deeply wooded riverside path, I follow an impish male – or is it two?
Game of Thrones backdrop in Northern Ireland becomes Unesco geopark
The beauty of the Mourne mountains has led to an award that local artisans hope will also benefit sustainable tourism
Natural lines of Succession: six luxury retreats in the UK
From a treetop house in Stirling to dark-sky glamping in County Tyrone, we choose more affordable alternatives to the stunning Norwegian mountain hideaway featured in the series
Life on the edge: meet the man who walked around the UK
Facing financial ruin, the former paratrooper set out on a six-year, 11,000-mile trek around our entire coastline. It changed his life in more ways than he could possibly imagine. By Ella Braidwood
A local's guide
A local’s guide to Belfast: margaritas, murals and the Black MountainSocial entrepreneur Maeve Monaghan on her historic city’s diverse culture, green hills and, of course, great nightlife
20 best cosy UK cottages for a winter break
From the Highlands to Cornwall, we select stylish boltholes on hills, coasts and in deep, soothing countryside. Come on, light that fire …
Green and pleasant: 10 of the best places to stay near splendid gardens in the UK
Relax and draw breath close to some of the country’s loveliest cultivated spaces. By Catherine Fairweather
On the water special
20 best adventures on the water around the UK – from canyoning to white-water raftingTrout fishing and kayaking, swimming and birdwatching – great ways to spend a day around the UK’s rivers, streams and lakes
On the water special
Drink in the views: the UK’s 20 best waterside pubsStunning views over lakes and rivers make these the prettiest places to enjoy a pint, and maybe stay a night
Green line: take a window seat on Ireland’s most beautiful train trips
There’s no need for a car – cheaper rail fares in Ireland have made these six stunning rail trips even more appealing and sustainable
Classic UK country pubs for an easy weekend getaway
‘I felt I’d stepped into Narnia’: walking St Patrick’s Way in Northern Ireland
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