Wales

The great British bucket-list: 20 must-do highlights of the UK

The UK can be an amazing country to explore, whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned visitor, with a compelling mix of experiences and destinations.

Chris Moss

Lean times at Caerphilly Castle’s South-East Tower.

More angled than Pisa: Europe’s other precarious leaning tower

Part of the second-largest castle in the UK, the tower remained untouched, leaning at 10 degrees, when the rest of the structure was restored.

David Whitley

On a sunny day in Sheffield, the Peace Gardens will be full of students and locals.

Are the UK’s cities worth visiting? The top 20 ranked from worst to best

Which of the UK’s biggest cities has the most to offer tourists, and which are short of visitor appeal? An expert offers his candid verdict.

Chris Moss

Caernarfon Castle is one of the medieval wonders of Wales.

Wonders and whimsy in one of Britain’s most underrated regions

Medieval towns, dramatic coastal paths and breathtaking castles await in this enchanting corner of Wales.

Steve McKenna

The bar within the Observation Car – the train’s social hub.

Train journeys

Timeless elegance: Britain’s new ‘ludicrously luxurious’ train

The Britannic Explorer – due to be launched in July 2025 – is a luxury hotel on wheels that will travel through some of the UK’s most magnificent landscapes.

Anthony Lambert

Australians arriving in the UK from January 8, 2025, will have to pay for a electronic travel authorisation. They can apply now.

Tripologist

New entry rules – and fees – for Australians to visit the UK

Australians can now apply for the new Electronic Travel Authorisation that will be a requirement for entering the UK.

Michael Gebicki

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site straddling the border of Wales and England.

Culture holidays

World-heritage listed ‘Stream in the Sky’ will take your breath away

Cinematic stardust sprinkles this uplifting pocket of North Wales; don’t miss the aqueduct you can walk 38 metres above the River Dee.

Steve McKenna

Hay-on-Wye hosts a 10-day literary festival which draws more than 80,000 visitors each year.

Culture holidays

This town is like a Willy Wonka factory for book lovers

Hay-on-Wye in Wales is world famous for its second-hand and antiquarian bookshops, and it’s easy for a book lover to get carried away.

Keith Austin

Europe

Portmeirion, Wales: an architectural fantasy in an idyllic setting

The Welsh village of Portmeirion with its famous Stone Boat, Italianate buildings, bizarre statuary and borrowed architectural bits and bobs awakens a child-like glee.