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Fri, 10 May 2013 18:02:35 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 23:02:08 GMT client.support@ft.com (Client Support) 15 Newspapers http://www.ft.com/rss/travel/uk-destinations http://im.ft-static.com/m/img/rss/RSS_Default_Image.png http://www.ft.com/travel/uk-destinations http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/652d85da-b6f9-11e2-a249-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct London is a big metropolis but is blessed by a greenbelt of open land that is perfect for overnight bicycle camping trips, writes Jack Thurston Fri, 10 May 2013 18:02:35 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/652d85da-b6f9-11e2-a249-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct 652d85da-b6f9-11e2-a249-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/e5862e66-b934-11e2-bc57-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct Museums across the UK will stay open at night to host a range of unusual events. Nick Stockman, project director, picks five notable events Fri, 10 May 2013 18:00:41 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/e5862e66-b934-11e2-bc57-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct e5862e66-b934-11e2-bc57-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/ff681536-add3-11e2-82b8-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct Jan Morris was the sole reporter on the expedition that conquered Everest. She returns to the Welsh hotel that served as training camp Fri, 03 May 2013 17:11:19 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/ff681536-add3-11e2-82b8-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct ff681536-add3-11e2-82b8-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/28f7d27c-a359-11e2-8f9c-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct Two dramatic new holiday homes offer comfort and sophistication among the wild mountains and deserted beaches of the Isle of Harris, writes Andrew Clark Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:55:06 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/28f7d27c-a359-11e2-8f9c-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct 28f7d27c-a359-11e2-8f9c-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/60340b5c-a106-11e2-990c-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct On a clear day the view from this oyster farm meets just about everyone’s definition of picturesque, writes John Sunyer Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:25:54 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/60340b5c-a106-11e2-990c-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct 60340b5c-a106-11e2-990c-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/04e6db26-9567-11e2-a4fa-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct Aaron Millar heads to a quarry in north Wales to test the longest zip wire in Europe Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:13:10 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/04e6db26-9567-11e2-a4fa-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct 04e6db26-9567-11e2-a4fa-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/cb14c340-916a-11e2-b839-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct Actors mingle with unsuspecting guests in an ‘immersive’ play that takes them around the majestic edifice, writes Sarah Hemming Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:09:47 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/cb14c340-916a-11e2-b839-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct cb14c340-916a-11e2-b839-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/4f4266ea-7c44-11e2-99f0-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct The special effects are so dazzling it may come as a surprise to learn that many of the film’s bucolic landscapes are real, writes Joanne O’Connor Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:09:31 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/4f4266ea-7c44-11e2-99f0-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct 4f4266ea-7c44-11e2-99f0-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/0d541e4c-9141-11e2-b839-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct TV adventurer Bear Grylls has launched a ‘survival academy’ – aimed not just at adults, but families too. Neville Hawcock and son sign up for it Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:04:49 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/0d541e4c-9141-11e2-b839-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct 0d541e4c-9141-11e2-b839-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/eac2bef8-8298-11e2-a3e3-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct Skegness Beach Stadium company is seeking permission from East Lindsey district council for a semi-permanent 2,000 seat venue on Skegness beach Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:34:55 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/eac2bef8-8298-11e2-a3e3-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct eac2bef8-8298-11e2-a3e3-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/855ff048-66dd-11e2-a805-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct Dolgellau, a small singular town with less than 3,000 people in the heart of Wales, is full of surprises, writes Jan Morris Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:05:31 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/855ff048-66dd-11e2-a805-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct 855ff048-66dd-11e2-a805-00144feab49a http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/55f1f4d2-5986-11e2-88a1-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct As Scots prepare to charge their glasses for Burns Night, Sam Knight visits the heartland of whisky production to learn the art and science of making a dram Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:27:55 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/55f1f4d2-5986-11e2-88a1-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct 55f1f4d2-5986-11e2-88a1-00144feab49a http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/0efcafc6-3010-11e2-a040-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct Restored as a luxury hotel, the Café Royal looks to regain its place at the centre of London’s social scene, writes Edwin Heathcote Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:38:43 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/0efcafc6-3010-11e2-a040-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct 0efcafc6-3010-11e2-a040-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/bc532c54-1dbe-11e2-8e1d-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct The main viewing gallery of this new arrival, the tallest building in western Europe, has a triple-height ceiling, writes Tom Robbins Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:07:10 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/bc532c54-1dbe-11e2-8e1d-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct bc532c54-1dbe-11e2-8e1d-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/cdfe413c-0770-11e2-92b5-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct A Norfolk inn offers rich heritage alongside a very modern sense of hospitality, writes Tom Robbins Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:12:24 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/cdfe413c-0770-11e2-92b5-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct cdfe413c-0770-11e2-92b5-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/3fc54f6a-00c1-11e2-8197-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct British hotels are rushing to bring back butler service. Carl Wilkinson asks if it is the ‘Downton’ effect or simply a marketing ploy Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:01:25 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/3fc54f6a-00c1-11e2-8197-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct 3fc54f6a-00c1-11e2-8197-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/5ebf0b10-f359-11e1-9c6c-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct The Novium museum highlights contemporary culture in England’s south coast, where ancient and modern go hand in hand, writes Edwin Heathcote Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:48:22 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/5ebf0b10-f359-11e1-9c6c-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct 5ebf0b10-f359-11e1-9c6c-00144feabdc0 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/e3aa298c-ed0e-11e1-95ba-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct Once on the verge of extinction in England, the shy creatures are enjoying a resurgence. Miriam Darlington sets out on their trail Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:22:30 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/e3aa298c-ed0e-11e1-95ba-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct e3aa298c-ed0e-11e1-95ba-00144feab49a http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/6c776580-e79d-11e1-8686-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct Butlins unveils its latest upmarket salvo: the futuristic-looking Wave hotel and apartments aimed at families with older children and teenagers, writes Isabel Berwick Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:37:36 GMT http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/6c776580-e79d-11e1-8686-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=published_links%2Frss%2Ftravel_uk-destinations%2Ffeed%2F%2Fproduct 6c776580-e79d-11e1-8686-00144feab49a