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If you’re looking for a cosy Lake District break, then look no further than our glamping sites. Many of our Landpods, bell tents, and tipis come with a wood burning stove, perfect for keeping you cosy on chilly nights and warming you up after a long day on the...
The Lake District is a favourite holiday destination for many, and it’s not difficult to see why. With its breathtaking scenery, miles of spectacular walks, and gorgeous towns and villages to explore, there’s so much to do in this stunning national park in the...
If you love camping but don’t like to rough it, then we’ve got something that’ll be right up your street. Introducing the Landpod: a quirky, flexible glamping tent that you don’t need to erect yourself. Leave the stress (and the camping gear) at home with a stay in...
Glamping and camping are great ways to spend an affordable few days away in nature with your friends and family during the warmer months. With the cost of living increases hitting all households, fewer of us can afford to go abroad this year. However there are some...
Glamping breaks are perfect for the whole family, including those of the four-legged variety. With cosy accommodation to cuddle up in and miles of walking trails to explore, taking your dog glamping is a real adventure. Enjoying the great outdoors is always better...
National Landscapes are places for relaxation and contemplation, for exercise and fun; they are places where we can harness the healing powers of the great outdoors. They are protected not only for the nation to enjoy, but for the flora and fauna that live within...
On a crisp winter’s day, there’s nothing quite like a Cornish coastal walk to snap your synapses into gear: wind stippling the waves, seabirds wheeling overhead and the immensity of the Atlantic stretching out to the horizon. The Gregorian calendar might be a...
Here in the UK, we have two different species of squirrel: grey and red. Grey squirrels are far more common, even though they were only introduced from North America about 150 years ago. Have you seen them scuttling through woodland or scampering up trees in the...
Dogs are the most popular pets in the country. They’re loyal, playful and intelligent — and they can also do some incredible things, as these five tales (or should that be tails?) demonstrate. JinxIn 2023, a cocker spaniel called Jinx became the first conservation...
The first stirrings of spring may be not far away, but the early months of the year are still a time of limited daylight. A reliable headtorch should be an essential inclusion in your backpack at any time of year, but never more so than over winter. Here we review...
Winter walking in the hills of England and Wales is its own experience. It’s colder and wetter than summer, and the days are shorter. That said, with a low sun shining on the slopes, for our money it’s the best time of the year. Snow on steep ground requires an ice...
Can you name the National Parks? England and Wales currently have 13 National Parks between them – with plans afoot for more. But how well do you know them? To be in with a chance of winning the prize, simply tell us the five National Parks in which these natural...
