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Brook Meadow combines lakeside glamping, wild swimming, cosy woodland lodges and relaxed outdoor spaces, making it a memorable countryside escape in Leicestershire.

Brook Meadow review: The countryside stay that completely won me over

The Prince of Wales during the Emirates FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium

Prince William set to sell off huge chunk of Duchy of Cornwall

Richard Stein and Sally Lovell who have decided to put their home, Harbour Island, off the coast of Argyll, up for sale.

“We’re selling our magical 9.7 acre Scottish island for £1.25m”

JB Gill set to judge Britain's Favourite Path 2026

Britain, show us your favourite path: Ramblers’ competition returns

The average person spends just 84 minutes a day in the incredible outdoors

One in five Brits never spend a full day outside

Tom Nelson, co-founder of Nature Impact, and James Hilditch, co-founder and creative director at BearJam.

Ad Feature BearJam first to commit 1% of AI production budget to nature

The RSPB has warned feeding the birds could be contributing to their decline

RSPB issue bird feeder warning: How to feed birds safely

A third said phones stopped them being able to relax

Six in 10 smartphone owners want less screen time - here's why

Diarmuid Gavin, Carol Klein and Prue Leith filming Greatest Gardens

The greatest gardens: 5 minutes with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein

From solar eclipses to a bird murmuration at dusk, travellers are increasingly choosing moments - not just destinations.

Ad Feature Brits are setting their alarms for nature in 2026

Trail running, hiking and stargazing are also among the nature-based activities many are yet to try their hand at.

Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming or watched a sunset

The Hide, on Baslow Road, Eastmoor

I stayed at a cosy Peak District hideaway near Chatsworth Estate

St Paul's Harmony

Ad Feature St Paul’s Cathedral hosts harmony event

Seek inspiration and get up-to-date guidance with this comprehensive hiking app

AllTrails review: the app that makes exploring the outdoors easier

Birds benefit hugely from garden feeders in the winter

How to feed garden birds cheaply ahead of the Big Garden Birdwatch

Main pool

New Year wellness at The Landings Resort and Spa, Saint Lucia

Rightmove has revealed its “happy at home” index for 2025

UK’s happiest places to live 2025: Rightmove's “happy at home” index
The Rightmove “happy at home” index 2025 has been released revealing the UK’s happiest places to live.
Jamie Jones

I can't manage a garden so a mural artist painted one on my house

November 23 is a day mathematicians and many others celebrate, in honour of Fibonacci and his namesake sequence and its connection to the Golden Ratio and the Golden Spiral.

Why do people celebrate Fibonacci Day every November 23?

AFPTV video footage shows emergency crews battling a fire that broke out at a pavilion inside the venue of the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, Para state, Brazil

UN climate talks in Brazil evacuated after fire breaks out at COP30

Hair Loving's products are helping women across the country

Hair Loving review: biotin and rosemary shampoo delivering fuller hair

Singer Akon and wife Tomeka split after 28 years of marriage

Akon wants joint custody of daughter after wife filed for divorce

The research challenged a long-held assumption that promoting ecological benefits was enough to win over the public

Whether people really want mown lawns or 'wild spaces' in their parks

Bonaparte's gulls (top left) and a killdeer were among the rare birds recorded across the UK this week

10 rare birds spotted in the UK this week - and where they were seen

Luxury cabin retreat at The Fish in The Cotswolds

The Fish Hotel Retreat: my cabin experience will stay with me for life

(Clockwise from top left) Yellow-browed warblers, starling murmurations, tawny owls, bramblings, and pink-footed geese are among the things birdwatchers have to look forwards to in November

5 special birds and 'spectacular' aerial displays to spot in November

A few of the experimental 'Frankenstein trees' at Yonder Wood

How the rise of the 'franken-trees' could help beetles, bats and birds

Dr Hilary says you can make yourself feel a lot better with just a spoonful of a very special honey - and it's cheaper than you might think

Dr Hilary Jones backs this £5.25 sweet treat for symptoms Covid
Trusted TV doctor Dr Hilary Jones endorses a simple, natural product as an effective, natural way to soothe Covid symptoms and sore throats for just £5.25.
Gareth Butterfield

Don't cast that spider outside! He could help you out

3 reasons you need spiders in your home

Ellie and Dan Curry plan to move from the UK to Portugal for a "slower pace of living".

'We’re moving from UK to Portugal to seek fulfilment and happiness’

The humble mushroom could be the superfood you’ve never known you needed

Why mushrooms are hailed as the 'world's most powerful ingredient'

From chillies to pears, beets to Jerusalem artichokes, there are plenty of exciting fruits and veggies in season now

26 hearty, flavourful fruits and vegetables in season this October

The eight birds competing this year are all species in need of special conservation support

The RSPB has launched the UK's very own 'Bird of the Year' contest

It's normal to feel more sluggish than usual as the seasons change, but there are things that we can do to help

Six simple ways we can support our gut and boost our mood

Women were more likely than men to feel worried about money, research reveals

One in three Brits say hiding money worries damages relationships

(Clockwise from left) Fieldfares, redwings, goldcrests, and bearded tits are among the birds it'll become a little easier to spot in the UK this month

Four elusive and visiting birds you can spot in the UK in October

The weather over the past summer may trigger an especially vibrant display this autumn

Why autumn leaves may be more spectacular than ever this year

These five 'rooted in culture' trees made up the top 5 in this year's competition

We have a winner! UK’s 2025 tree of the year crowned

(Clockwise from top left) Green woodpeckers, lapwings, great crested grebes and red grouses were all amongst the species trending downwards

3 birds new data shows are declining - and 3 that are bouncing back

There are dozens of fruits and veggies in season this month

25 fruits and veggies in season now - why eating them helps the planet

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

(Clockwise from top left) A male and female blackcap, a whitethroat, a jay, a nuthatch, and a knot

5 birds you can spot in the UK right now - and where to watch for them

Wildlife presenter Steve Backshall joins WWF as new ambassador to help all children get their daily dose of nature

"Far too many children are missing out on those magical moments in nature"

First galaxies may be hiding in our cosmic backyard (Cover Images)

Scientists may have found the universe’s first galaxies — and they’re right on o...

Ad Feature Cool designs for every season: the latest outdoor living trends

The happiest country in the world truly made me happy!

We went to Finland’s Lake Saimaa to uncover what makes Finns so happy

Bumper harvest of blackberries

Blackberries: Humble bramble is an unsung hero of nature conservation

Community Walk

Step into Nature: Northern Wind and Canopy Coffee host community walk in Guildfo...

Date autumn starts as Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain to UK.

Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain - date autumn starts

The Hoplands development in Hersden, Kent

Redrow South East and RSPB extend nature partnership for five years

Everything is included at Sandals for one price - water sports, top restaurants and quality drinks

Inside a resort which offers luxury escapes & builds pride in Jamaica

Porn star Lina Bina, widely known online as Missjohndough has died.

Young porn star dies 'suddenly'

Flights bound for Birmingham Airport have been diverted after the airport temporarily closed its runway due to an aircraft incident on Wednesday afternoon.

Flights diverted after runway closure

German Olympic gold medallist Laura Dahlmeier will remain on the mountain where she died, following her own final wishes.

Family of Olympian Laura Dahlmeier reveals final wish

Entrance to Bentley Wood, Winterslow

Naked dog walker spotted at popular nature reserve

Blackwood Forest, Hampshire

Forest Holidays offers forest bathing top tips as just one in three young adults...

The new outdoor classroom ‘The Clean Planet Tent’ will enable another 1,000 students to be educated every year.

Ad Feature Clean Planet & Wakehurst open outdoor classroom at Kew’s wild gardens

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