Weekend Escapes

42 Acres, near Frome

The tranquil – and stunningly beautiful – regenerative estate, nature reserve and luxury wellbeing retreat that walks the talk, just outside Frome.

Somerset

78 Derngate, Northampton

Northants, Leics & Rutland

Abbotsbury Swannery, near Weymouth

Cameras at the ready at the world's only managed colony of nesting mute swans – and their super cute cygnets.

Dorset

Adventure Rutland

Rutland

Albourne Estate, Albourne

Fancy a glass of fizz? Best make it local! This family-run vineyard just a stone's throw from Brighton is a Muddy Sussex go-to for a delicious new tipple or an convivial evening sp...

Sussex

Alexander House and Utopia Spa, East Grinstead

In need of an escape from the outside world? Hole up at this 5 Red Star hotel with divine spa facilities, plush rooms and a whopping 120 acres of peaceful grounds.

Sussex

Aqua Park Rutland

Rutland

Aqua Sports Company, Redhill

One of the south-east’s largest water sports centres with over 30 years’ experience teaching windsurfing, dinghy sailing and paddle sports to adults and juniors.

Surrey

Ardencote, Warwick

Need a bit of 'me' time? Don't we all. Fear not, I've found just the place, set among swathes of the pretty Warwickshire countryside...

Warwickshire & West Midlands

Ashridge House, Berkhamsted

This glorious Grade-I listed mansion in 190 acre grounds on the edge of Berkhamsted, was once home to royalty. Today it's a stunning events venue, with 190 rooms, conference facili...

Hertfordshire

Atkinson Gallery, Street

Enjoy major exhibitions of contemporary art at this nationally recognised gallery, hidden away in the grounds of Millfield School in Street

Somerset

Aztec Spa, Torquay

If you love to steam away your troubles in a sauna and a relaxing bubble in a hydro-pool, Torquay's multi-sensory Fire & Experience is not to be missed.

Devon

Ballerz, Greenhithe

Ready to take your football game to the next level? Head to Ballerz, the new home of football in Dartford. Play like a pro, hone your skills and make memories that'll last for a li...

Kent

Barnsdale Gardens

Rutland

Basildon Park National Trust, Lower Basildon

A stunning 18th century manor house in Berkshire that oozes period drama for history and film fans. A place to explore the intimate rooms, gardens, woods and paddocks. Free range k...

Berkshire

Beale Wildlife Park

Let the kids run wild, discover native and exotic furry and feathered friends and (polish that parental halo) it's even educational. Where is this mecca of good times? Beale Wildli...

Berkshire

Beaulieu, New Forest

Seatbelts on – get ready for full family day out at Beaulieu's National Motor Museum attraction, historic house, abbey, gardens, adventure playground and monorail.

Hampshire

Becketts Farm, Wythall

An award-winning family Farm Shop, Restaurant, conferencing centre and Cookery School just across the Warwickshire border in Wythall - passionate about the best locally-sourced qua...

Warwickshire & West Midlands

Bembridge Coast Hotel, Bembridge

Picture this: No kids, rooms with sea views, leisurely full-English brekkies, coastal walks and a spa to be completely spoiled in… make way, we’re checking in.

Isle of Wight

Berry Bros. & Rudd, Basingstoke

This award-winning wine merchant’s modern shop is a grape-lover's dream; all Champagne, fine wines, spirits and the very best easy-drinking bottles.

Hampshire