Outdoors and nature

A world of romance, heritage and adventure awaits at Europe’s largest garden restoration project.

A true work of art, this estate features 35 acres of individual gardens – all planted and preened to perfection.

Were these 40,000 interlocking basalt columns created by an ancient volcanic eruption, or built by the fabled giant Finn MacCool?

Feeling adventurous? Try wild swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding and windsurfing on England’s largest lake.

For beautiful beaches and charming seaside villages, look to the Llŷn Peninsula on the north Wales coast.

A haven for hikers, cyclists and art lovers, this wild nature reserve has an outdoor sculpture trail and stargazing observatory.

With its tranquil walking trails and 1,000-year-old ‘Major Oak’ tree, this historic forest is a joy to explore.

See owls, eagles, hawks and falcons in flight, and get hands-on with conservation at this wild attraction.

This action-packed mountain offers skiing in the winter and epic hiking in the summer, with a thrilling tubing park too.

No trip to Cambridge is complete without a punting trip on the River Cam – so hop aboard with the Traditional Punting Company!

You’ll swing, leap and climb through the trees, braving wobbly rope bridges and thrilling zip wires.

With moonlit walks, workshops, stargazing and more, celebrate the International Dark Sky Status of the North York Moors.

Explore the Devon coast a whole new way, on a sea safari boat trip from Teignmouth.

Filled with tropical plants and trees, the vast Eden Project even has an indoor waterfall and bamboo huts, and hosts live music and events year-round.

Hit the road with one of Britain’s most spectacular driving routes – the North Coast 500.

This is a landscape of countless adventures: think coasteering, cycling, boat trips, camping and hiking.

These rolling countryside valleys are heaven for hikers and cyclists, and reach from the Antrim plateau to the coast.

Epic mountain biking, hiking, wildlife watching and more: this UNESCO Geopark is full of adventures.

For wildlife-filled hikes, great food and invigorating road trips, look to this vast nature reserve.

From sand dunes to a pine forest, discover the beauty of Holkham Beach.

Explore the highest point in the South Downs National Park for a true sense of escape.

Discover soaring cliffs and spectacular caves, sculpted by the elements over many thousands of years.

From the daffodils in spring to the blazing maples in autumn, every season brings a new spectacle.

Climb the side of this spectacular Yorkshire waterfall, deep in the Scaleber Wood Nature Reserve.

London’s eight Royal Parks offer an oasis of calm in the city – as well as amazing venues for live music, festivals and theatre.

Visit the medieval deer park and magnificent Knole, one of Britain’s finest stately homes.

Look to the night skies with a spot of stargazing from Butser Hill, in the Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire.

Set against the backdrop of north Wales’ Carneddau mountains, these pioneering Victorian gardens were home to many of Britain’s horticultural firsts.

When you explore the ancient forest of Puzzlewood, some places might feel eerily familiar.

Canoe, kayak, sail or paddleboard the Broads, meet local artists, tuck into regional cuisine, get out on your bike or horseback ride, all just two hours from London.

Award-winning Highland coach tours and bespoke private tours, led by expert guides.

Enjoy an up-close alpaca experience where you'll get a chance to hand feed, capture photos and learn about the adorable animals.

Above the Sound of Raasay, this monumental natural landscape is a spectacular hiking location.

As you walk, listen out for the strange squeaking, rustling ‘song’ of the sand as you step.

Spot bottlenose dolphins in the summer at Aberdeen Beach.

Whether for summer sunbathing or a bracing winter’s walk, this long sandy beach is beautiful year-round.

This garden is always in bloom – from its blue poppies in summer, to winter’s white snowdrops.

This long-distance trail boasts some of the most picturesque and invigorating coastal scenery in Britain.

The breathtaking Elan Valley, with its four dramatic dams, is a haven for hikers and bikers, as well as nature lovers.

This tranquil natural waterway is a haven for kayaking, hiking, fishing and paddleboarding.

A once-disused Victorian bridge transformed into an urban sky park and ‘garden in the sky’, where lush planting combines with its original 19th-century features.

Explore the moorlands, woodlands and dramatic views of Derwent Valley at the National Trust’s Longshaw Estate.

Explore this tranquil haven near the bustling city centre, with a miniature railway, Pets Corner, oodles of green space and the remains of the 12th-century Leicester Abbey.

Hire a kayak or hop on a boat cruise to explore these chalk-white rock towers, which stand tall in the English Channel.

A glorious spot for walks and picnics, with a huge range of events too – such as outdoor concerts and wild cooking workshops.

With its red deer, pine martens, otters and more, the New Forest is a wildlife haven – as these expert-led tours reveal.

A popular spot for keen birdwatchers, there are chances to spot buzzards, green woodpeckers and more.

The ponds are busy with dragonflies, while the towering treetops bristle with birds and squirrels.

From cabins in the woods to off-road dirt tracks, paintball and tree-top obstacle courses, eco-adventurers will love the action at Thetford Forest.

This tiny archipelago is big on wildlife – and offers boat cruises, diving trips and kayaking adventures.

An astrologer's haven, look up into the inky dark skies above Teesdale’s Grassholme Reservoir for an out-of-this-world experience.