Days out

Need a seaside fix? Eight great beach daytrips in under 3 hours

Feel the sand between your toes within a couple of hours - hurray for Muddy's best beach daytrips!
Make a splash

When you feel the heat this summer hols you'll need our pick of the best pools and river spots to cool down in.
The Woburn Hotel

This refurbed hotel in the middle of the pretty Georgian town of Woburn offers fine dining and a family-friendly vibe to keep you happy after you've had your fill the Safari Park.
Pippa’s big fat Berkshire wedding

If your invite got lost in the post (*sniff* like mine), grab your hat because we're going. Here's the gawpers guide to James and Pippa's big day.
Fancy a country walk?

I've got just the ticket - a country walk with fruit picking, the perfect inn, gooey cakes and glass of wine.
London’s Spring Exhibitions

The must-see Spring shows featuring Grayson Perry, Hockney and, um, Arnie's Terminator suit.
Bathing under the Sky Outdoor Spa: the cold truth

The experience of al fresco bathing in Cambridgeshire.
Into London – Mormons, Chinatown And Travel Bags!

Head Ed rather cleverly lost her sheep and made a break for the smoke last week. If you’re thinking of planning a naughty night away then check out the great value hotel that they stayed in just minutes from Chinatown. There’s a theatre recommendation if you’re in need of a great belly laugh and if […]
Cool and Quirky Stays

From treehouses to shepherd's huts, caravans to churches, our pick of the UK's most unique holiday lets
Check out the Shelford Delicatessen

I’ve known about the Shelford Delicatessen in Great Shelford for some time now, but despite careering past on my way to various important meetings (*cough* with girlfriends) I haven’t stuck my nose in. A friend mentioned it again to me recently and it reminded me to slam the breaks on next time I was nearby […]