Visit UK spots that inspired famous composers, from the Malvern Hills to the Suffolk coast

The British countryside is woven through with home-grown classical music, from symphonies inspired by the Scottish islands to Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s chamber composition that references a prehistoric mound in Wiltshire. And exploring the areas which influenced a composer’s finest work, or visiting museums which celebrate their legacy, makes for an inspiring break. British composers might … Read more

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Waltz along the Danube with the stars of Strictly

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Waltz along the Danube with the stars of Strictly – watch Anton du Beke and Erin Boag dance live on a brilliant eight-day cruise By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 18 July 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 18 July 2020 It’s one of the most popular shows … Read more

Great British Boltholes: A review of Greenbank Hotel Falmouth, Cornwall

Great British Boltholes: Nothing beats arriving at Falmouth’s Greenbank Hotel by boat – and it only costs £5 Falmouth’s Greenbank Hotel is perched on the edge of a beautiful harbour Guests can jump on and off ferries during their stay or take watersport lessons Choose room 101 for best balcony views, says Simon Heptinstall  By Simon … Read more

Sailing to Europe? It’s such a breeze now ferries are back in business

Sailing to Europe? It’s such a breeze now ferries are back in business as the holiday season finally bursts into life Regular sailings to France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain are restarting Bookings are also shooting up for trips to Belfast and Dublin from Welsh ports Numbers will be limited on board to comply with … Read more

How the British countryside inspired famous composers, from the Malvern Hills to the Suffolk coast

The British countryside is woven through with home-grown classical music, from symphonies inspired by the Scottish islands to Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s chamber composition that references a prehistoric mound in Wiltshire. And exploring the areas which influenced a composer’s finest work, or visiting museums which celebrate their legacy, makes for an inspiring break. British composers might … Read more

Britain’s best and worst seaside locations named with St Mawes in Cornwall top and Skegness bottom

A Cornish village with a population of less than 1,000 has triumphed over some of the nation’s most famous seaside resorts in Which?’s annual ranking of the UK’s best coastal destinations. The consumer champion asked thousands of holidaymakers to rate their recent visits to over 100 UK seaside resorts across a range of factors including … Read more

An Inspector Calls… A review of The Rose & Crown in Norfolk where Prince William enjoyed a pint

An Inspector Calls… at The Rose & Crown in Norfolk where Prince William enjoyed a pint before its reopening The Rose & Crown is located in the village of Snettisham, North Norfolk The Duke of Cambridge popped in for a swift pint ahead of Super Saturday It serves ‘super-posh’ fish and chips and has neat … Read more

Britain at its best: Speyside in Scotland promises barrel loads of joy

Britain at its best: Speyside in Scotland promises barrel loads of joy with its 50 whiskey distilleries Speyside stretches from Inverness and into the Cairngorms National Park   There are around 50 whiskey distilleries in Speyside – go on the Glenfiddich tour Shakespeare located the murder of Duncan by Macbeth at Inverness Castle By Rob Crossan … Read more