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The GuardianJul 17, 2026

‘Adventures with a touch of magic’: readers’ favourite family days out in the UK

From a boat tour in Northern Ireland to a farm with great ice-cream in Surrey, you share your top tips for day trips The MV Kestrel has been taking boat tours out from Enniskillen on Lower Lough Erne for as long I can remember. We were brought out as primary schoolchildren on a geography field trip and I was recently a passenger for a civilised stag party. It’s popular for a reason: the tour (a…

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Riverside MuseumMuseuminteractive displays and Glasgow's industrial past
Kelvingrove art galleryMuseumnear the Riverside Museum
Maple LeafRestaurantartisan bakery producing Scotland’s best croissants
Elsewhere
MV KestrelPlaceEnniskillen, United Kingdomboat tours out from Enniskillen on Lower Lough Erne
Bolsover CastleAttractionBolsover, United Kingdomgardens, ruins, wall to walk on, and castle to climb
Walthamstow WetlandsNature reserveLondon, United Kingdomprotected area in the Lee valley
Woolsthorpe ManorMuseumWoolsthorpe, United KingdomIsaac Newton's childhood home with gardens and discovery centre
Forbidden CornerSightLeyburn, United Kingdomday of mysteries and surprises with tunnels and statues
PuzzlewoodSightColeford, United Kingdommagical woodland with twisting paths and hidden corners
Rushmere country parkTrailHeath and Reach, United Kingdomwoodland play areas, den-building, and walking trails
Crockford Bridge farmSightAddlestone, United Kingdomfarm in Surrey for fruit picking and gelato
Gelateria DanieliRestaurantAddlestone, United Kingdomlocal favourites serving homemade gelato
Upton HouseSightUpton, United KingdomNational Trust property with heavenly buildings, gardens, views
Forest of DeanPlaceColeford, United Kingdomancient woodland location of Puzzlewood
Devenish islandSightEnniskillen, United Kingdomsixth-century monastic settlement
Tupgill Park estatePlaceLeyburn, United Kingdomestate on the eastern edge of the Yorkshire Dales
Fish TempleSightLeyburn, United KingdomThis building was altered in 1985 and given crenulations outside, and an ornate bridge which people can stand on and…
herb gardenSightLeyburn, United Kingdom

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 10

Your 2026 Sports Travel Bucket List, From Milan to Mexico

From Wimbledon to the Melbourne Cup, here’s your month-by-month guide to the year’s must-see sporting events around the globe.

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Commonwealth GamesFestivalEvent structured around shared histories, bringing athletes together.
Elsewhere
Six Nations RugbyFestivalLondon, United KingdomEurope's premier rugby tournament uniting six storied nations.
Australian OpenFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaKicks off the year's tennis calendar with sun-splashed courts.
Hard Rock StadiumSightMiami Gardens, United StatesHosts the coronation game of the college football season.
X GamesFestivalAspen, United StatesHosts skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobile athletes.
Australian Grand PrixFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaFormula 1 season opener with high-speed drama.
Final FourFestivalIndianapolis, United StatesCulmination of March Madness, college basketball.
Masters TournamentFestivalAugusta, United StatesElegant rite of spring marked by meticulous course conditions.
Boston MarathonFestivalBoston, United StatesWorld's oldest annual marathon embodying perseverance and heart.
Kentucky DerbyFestivalLouisville, United StatesMost recognizable event in American horse racing.
Champions League FinalFestivalBudapest, HungaryCulminating match of European club football.
French OpenFestivalParis, FranceOnly Grand Slam played on clay courts.
2026 FIFA World CupFestivalMexico City, MexicoFirst edition to feature 48 teams across three countries.
NBA FinalsFestivalNew York, United StatesDetermines the league champion through a best-of-seven series.
US OpenFestivalSouthampton, United StatesOne of golf’s four major championships.
WimbledonFestivalLondon, United KingdomOldest tennis tournament in the world defined by traditions.
British Grand PrixFestivalSilverstone, United KingdomOne of Formula 1’s longest-running races.
PalioFestivalSiena, ItalyHistoric horse race contested between Siena’s districts.
WNBA All-Star WeekendFestivalChicago, United StatesHighlights the league’s top players and women's basketball growth.
2026 Winter OlympicsFestivalMilan, ItalyAlpine, skating, and ice competitions set against Dolomites.
Super Bowl LXFestivalSanta Clara, United StatesAmerica's unofficial national holiday, sport and cultural showcase.
T20 World CupFestivalMumbai, IndiaCricket's fastest format with explosive batting and stadiums.
Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter GamesFestivalMilan, ItalyShowcases athletes competing in six para-sports.
Tour de FranceFestivalParis, FranceSpans 21 stages across varied terrain.

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