It’s no secret that here at British Food and Travel, we love the outdoors, and we love walking. From a stroll through Kent to following in Wainwright’s footsteps, there are few things I look forward to as much as putting…
White Cliffs Country
For many travellers, Dover is simply a pass-through point for going to or arriving from France. They might stop long enough to visit Dover Castle. Other than that, they don’t give it much thought as a destination in its own…
Know the Countryside Code
Whether you’re bagging Munros, hiking Coast to Coast, or out for an afternoon stroll with the dog, you should be aware of the Countryside Code, or its northern counterpart, the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. These basic rules can help you…
The Perfect English Garden
It’s no exaggeration to say that the English love their gardens. Even the smallest postage-stamp piece of ground can be transformed into a blaze of floral colour. For English Tourism Week, we suggest nine bloomingly beautiful English gardens that are…
10 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to Visit in England
There are 33 designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England, 34 if you include the Wye Valley which straddles the border with Wales. Wales has another four of its own, while Northern Ireland has eight. Each AONB varies enormously…
Why County Durham Should Be Your Next Destination.
County Durham nestles on the northeast coast of England between Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, North Yorkshire, and Cumbria. It has a long history of mining (both lead and coal), farming, and railways. But it also has strong roots within the…
Rye Bay Scallop Week 2019
As an island nation, Britain is blessed with an abundance of fresh seafood. From north to south, coastal communities celebrate their fishing heritage with annual festivals. And the town on Rye in East Sussex is no exception. Every February, the…
7 Reasons to Visit Scotland in 2019
Leading travel publisher Lonely Planet recently released its list of places to go in 2019, and the Scottish Highlands and Islands were on the list. Of course, we already know that any time is the perfect time to visit Scotland.…
Discover Wales in 2019
In the last few years Wales has celebrated the sea, adventure, and the nation’s many legends. Now, in 2019, Visit Wales is combining these themes and more into one magnificent Year of Discovery. Whatever you are looking for, you can…
Stargazing: Enjoying Britain’s Dark Skies
As the blaze of streetlights and neon signs grows ever more intense, gazing up at the nighttime sky does not always reveal the same wonders that it did for our ancestors. That’s not to say that the awe-inspiring beauty of…