England

Deck the (historic) halls! With beautifully decorated rooms and lots of festive things to do, visiting a stately home at Christmas is just the thing to get you into the spirit of the season.

I’ve done the free footpath, the standard ticket and the Stone Circle Experience at Stonehenge – here’s which one’s actually worth your time and money.

Salisbury is the closest city to Stonehenge, but it’s so much more. Here are my favourite things to do in Salisbury, including the record-breaking cathedral, museums, water meadows and historic centre.

Did you know you can do a special tour to go inside the inner circle at Stonehenge and get up close with the ancient stones? Here’s what it’s really like.

Saddleworth is a great day trip from Manchester, with fab views and fun events. See the best things to do in Saddleworth plus tips for Uppermill and Dovestone.

Explore the iconic London skyline from above with our guide to the 11 most stunning viewpoints and observation decks.

If you’re visiting pretty Alnwick in Northumberland to visit its Harry Potter locations, then you’ll love Hallow and Crux, a magical Harry Potter hotel.

Everything you need to know about visiting and taking a tour at Ad Gefrin, the brand new whisky distillery and Anglo Saxon museum in Wooler, Northumberland.

Advice for visiting stunning Framlingham Castle, one of the best places to visit in Suffolk and the inspiration for Ed Sheeran’s “Castle on the Hill”.

Manchester has tons of things to do. But whether you’re visiting Manchester or if you live here, don’t miss out on some of the fantastic places you can visit on day trips from Manchester.