Bosham, a West Sussex village known as the 'Venice of England', offers picturesque waterfront, Roman artefacts, and daily tidal flooding, attracting visitors seeking an alternative to overtourism.
A new safe, scenic footpath along the River Avon in Devon has opened, fulfilling a long-held dream of local residents for accessible riverside access.
Nearly 3 million Cubans face water shortages as power cuts halt pumping stations. Residents haul water daily amid fuel shortages and US sanctions.
Brent doubles its Green Flag parks to four, with Mapesbury Dell and Preston Park receiving the prestigious international award for the first time.
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A country diary entry describes the overwhelming beauty of a flower meadow at Hartington Meadows, Derbyshire, invoking Edward Thomas's poem Haymaking and the sense of ancient life.
Scorching temperatures and drought have revealed the outline of a 17th-century garden, the Great Parterre, on the lawns of Chatsworth in Derbyshire, hidden for over 300 years.
Hackney has been named London's best borough for parks in 2026, winning a record 34 Green Flag Awards, beating Westminster and Southwark.
Discover Vaud, a Swiss canton embracing slow tourism with free lakeside swims, hiking, and the Tulip Festival featuring 140,000 tulips—perfect for avoiding overcrowding.
Fryent Country Park in Brent spans 103 hectares of countryside, offering grazing ponies, panoramic views from Barn Hill, and over 800 wildlife species, making it a peaceful escape from the city.
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Hackney has won the most Green Flag awards in London with 34 parks, surpassing Westminster's 33 and Southwark's 30, highlighting its commitment to green spaces.
Harrow now has 10 Green Flag parks after Pinner Village Gardens and West Harrow Park received the award, more than neighboring boroughs combined.
Grosvenor Square in Mayfair reopens July 20 after a £25m refurbishment, adding 150,000 plants, wetlands, and climate resilience features as a 'gift to London'.
Southwark, Hounslow, and Hackney have adopted Right to Grow policies. Campaigners urge City Hall to create a London-wide framework to convert unused public land into allotments and gardens.
Port Meadow in Oxford has been named one of the best beaches accessible from London by The Telegraph, despite being miles from the coast. The River Thames offers swimming spots amid ancient meadow.
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Chris Beney, who championed accessible paths in Hertfordshire and beyond, has died aged 93. He helped shape British Standards for path structures and co-founded the Centre for Outdoor Accessibility Training.
Wowcher offers a garden swing chair with canopy at a discounted price. This article reviews the deal, features, and value for money.
As another heatwave looms for the UK, experts share seven sustainable, low-cost methods to cool your home without air conditioning, from external blinds to £5 sheets.
Discover Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham, a 76-hectare green space with a sculpture trail, fishing lakes, tea room, and community orchard. Perfect for shaded walks and fishing.
Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and garden cuttings into nutrient-rich compost with this step-by-step guide from gardening experts.
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Tayberries, a cross between raspberry and blackberry, offer abundant fruit with less effort. Plant in a sunny bed with compost mulch and enjoy fresh or in jams.
Fenton House in Hampstead offers a secret garden with entry from £8.50. Explore walled gardens, orchards, and historic musical instruments at this National Trust property.
Dunblane in Stirlingshire recorded the UK's purest air in 2025, per IQAir. The medieval town offers a scenic high street, historic sites, and easy rail access from London.
Westminster City Council approved plans to refurbish Pimlico Gardens, adding a café and public toilets to the underused 1.5-acre Grade II listed park.
Readers explore whether any places on Earth remain untouched by humans, examining remote regions and the reasons for their inaccessibility.
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Dulwich Park in Southwark offers a 29-hectare Green Flag award-winning green space with a tree-lined path, boating lake, and café serving sourdough pizzas, near East Dulwich, voted one of London's best places to live in 2025.
Visually impaired students Kearyn and Adrianna describe building a den in the Astley Ainslie hospital gardens, appreciating the sounds and smells of the woodland.
Discover Bedfords Park in East London, a 215-acre Green Flag nature reserve with woodland, wildflower meadows, a herd of red deer, and a historic walled garden from the 1770s.
Use high summer to assess your garden's sunny and shady spots. Plan design changes, note what works, and prepare for September planting.
The author revels in eavesdropping on gardeners' conversations, finding them full of wisdom, humor, and a shared love of nature.
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Lawns don't need watering in a heatwave. Expert tips include recycling bathwater, using shade, and watering plants efficiently to save water.
