Fact file: Sherwood Forest

Outdoor items put through their paces by The Journey teamOsprey Duro 1.5 ospreyeurope.comA running vest is essential if you’re hitting half-marathon distances or further, especially off road. It...

According to the 2021 census, there are now around 33 million people in England and Wales living in cities. This figure is seemingly getting larger all the time — as are the cities themselves....

Bookworms, take note. Many of our hostels sit in destinations with strong links to some of the country’s most legendary writers. We’re highlighting nine of them here — all of which are available...

Bristol and Bath can be easily combined by bike, as Ben Lerwill discovers. If you go by their reputations alone, Bristol and Bath are poles apart. One’s synonymous with street art, docklands and...

London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It’s a place full of history, culture and exciting activities… and it also has some amazing secrets! More than eight million people live in the...

What is the Jurassic Coast? You’ve probably heard of the Jurassic Park films, which are all about dinosaurs… but have you ever heard of the Jurassic Coast? It’s the name we give to a 95-mile...

English Heritage is the custodian of more than 400 historical monuments and buildings across the country, from Roman forts and medieval castles to ancient abbeys and even a Cold War bunker. With...

England and Wales have 16 National Trails, long-distance walks through some of the finest scenery in the UK. Each one has a dedicated Trail Officer — but what does the job entail? We spoke with...

The British countryside is our playground, but it's also the lifeblood of our environment. Here we’ve gathered a few tips to make us more responsible walkers. Bring it in, take it outAs humans we...

For the first time, YHA has developed a strategy specifically for Wales. The report, YHA in Wales, refocuses the organisation’s mission of serving local communities and positions it as a partner...