Perfect picnics

Richmond Park (Image © Rex Features)The best outdoor eating experiences require the perfect setting. So get a great picnic together, stick some games in the car for the kids, and head off to one of these idyllic British picnic spots.
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Sporting Britain

Sporting Britain (Image © Rex Features)The tennis and Tour de France may be over, but there's still plenty of sporting events left to enjoy this summer, from cricket and rugby league to golf, athletics and tennis.
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Motor madness

Motor madness (Image © NI International Airshow)Forget cars for a moment - there are loads of events and attractions in the UK that celebrate other miracles of motorised transport, from bikes and boats to planes and trains.
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Locations of love

London's West End (Image © Rex Features/Alex Segre)Britain is bursting with destinations that are sure to bring out the amorous and affectionate in us all, if you know where to look. Here are a few of our favourites.
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Days out at the track

Hot rod (Image © Rex Features/Peter Brooker)Discover some of the UK's most fun and original track days out for the entire family.
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Best of the National Trust

Plas Newydd, Wales (Image © NTPL/Nick Meers)The National Trust manages more than 350 historic properties around the UK. Here are some of our favourite locations.
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Activity break hotspots

Surfing in Cornwall (Image © Anthony Devlin/PA Archive/PA Photos)We reveal some action-packed ideas around Britain, guaranteed to shake away those office cobwebs.
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Britain's beaches

Filey Beach, North YorkshireWe highlight the best of Britain's most pristine beaches, each of which is ideal for the perfect family day out.
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Regional restaurants

Inside the Midsummer House restaurant (Image © Midsummer House)When sniffing out that perfect dining experience, a little local knowledge always comes in handy. Here's our pick of the crème of regional British cooking, and each is worth a trip all on its own.
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Motor shows

The central display at Goodwood's Festival of Speed (Image © Mike Caldwell/Goodwood)It's the season for classic car shows of all kinds. From vintage Rollers to curvy Cadillacs, you'll find them all in our run down of the best motoring festivals of 2007.
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Historic Britain

Osbourne House, Queen Victoria's summer home (Image © English Heritage)Here's our run down of UK places for overnight stays which offer comfort and style - while putting you right at the heart of the nation's history.
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Theme parks

The Colossus ride at Thorpe Park (Image © Thorpe Park)Theme parks come in all shapes and sizes, and no two are the same. Before choosing which one to visit, here's our guide to some of the most family-friendly theme parks across the UK.
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Boutique UK hotels

Great John Street and more of the UK's boutique hotels (Image © Great John Street)Small hotels can offer style, intimacy and an individual touch. Here is our pick of those small UK hotels that we think are chic, unique, and just a little bit special.
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UK's best castles

Leeds Castle and more of the UK's best castles (Image © Gareth Fuller/PA Archive/PA Photos)There's something magical about castles, and luckily, Britain is blessed with hundreds them. The best of them make 'boring old' history leap spectacularly to life.
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Beautiful britain

Glenridding, Cumbria and other beautiful parts of Britain (Image © Martin Rickett/PA Archive/PA Photos)Britain is home to some of Europe's most eye-catching scenery. If you love rolling hills, dramatic peaks or perfect tranquillity, don't miss these remarkable locations.
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Motoring days out

The Silverstone Grand Prix and other UK motoring days out (Image © SANG TAN/AP/PA Photos)You love cars, you love driving, and you love days out. So why not combine all three with our guide to some of the finest days out for car enthusiasts in the country?
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Glorious gardens

Glorious gardensWinter is over - what better time to drive out to some of the loveliest gardens in the country and submerge yourself in the wonders of nature? Here's our guide to some of the most glorious gardens in the UK, guaranteed to fill your senses this spring.
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Free days out

Free days outThe Easter school holidays are on their way, which can mean two days of too much chocolate, followed by two weeks of wondering how to keep the kids amused. If this sounds familiar, fear not, as we bring you a run-down of the best free days out the UK has to offer.
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Exciting drives

Exciting drivesThe concept of a thrilling road trip may conjure images of winding European cliff-tops or lonely desert highways, but it's possible to find motoring excitement much closer to home - to prove it, here's our pick of some of the best road trips in Britain.
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UK city breaks

UK city breaksYou could go to Paris, Milan or New York for a city break, of course. But if you want to enjoy an equally exciting weekend away without the need to board a plane, the regenerated cities of the UK are teeming with life. Here are four of the best.
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