UK Breaks
24 Hours in: Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire
An 18th century mansion with tropical oasis that’s just 15 minutes’ train ride from Paddington? Yes, please
Stay Here: Petersham Hotel, Richmond
The view over the Thames from this Gothic pile is unparalleled in London. And the food’s pretty good, too
Stay Here: Grasshoppers Glasgow
Our new series spotlights the best UK hotels. Plus 7 things to do in the Scottish metropolis
Take an Eastbourne sojourn
It might be off-season, but East Sussex and its Coastal Cultural Trail still has plenty to offer on a quick – but Grand – getaway
Why you should visit Minster, Kent
It’s the ancient capital of Thanet, no less. Where? You might rightly ask
MUST DO: Been down #Doho yet?
This Christmas there’s an ice rink, classy pop-up bar and lots of streetfood stalls hidden away in Dover’s refurbed Old Marine Station
48 hours in: Woodbridge, Suffolk
It’s the county’s most unheralded waterside haven, says Stephen Emms
Margate: a personal guide
Thanet boy Stephen Emms on the huge changes in his hometown. And a rundown of where to visit this autumn
Top 10: Hastings, East Sussex
The popular coastal resort has seen a slew of changes in 2016. Here’s what we recommend, both old and new
Sunday getaway: Ockenden Manor, West Sussex
Michelin starred food and cosy indulgences are a whole lot more affordable if you wait until a little later in the weekend