National GeographicSep 29, 2026Visit England's Ambitious Woodland Restoration ProjectPlan a woodland escape in this lush and little-visited corner of the Midlands — a riot of red, yellow and orange leaves come autumn.10 things in this storyMount St Bernard AbbeySightMonks produce the UK's only Trappist beerElsewhereCalke AbbeySightDerbyshire, United Kingdom18th-century estate left as found, with taxidermyOld Man of CalkeSightDerbyshire, United KingdomOne of the UK's oldest surviving oak treesFerrers Centre for Arts and CraftsSightStaunton Harold, United KingdomFormer stables house open studios and a model workshopStablesCaféStaunton Harold, United KingdomCafe known for its toastiesStaunton DeliBakeryStaunton Harold, United KingdomOffers local produce including artisan charcuterieGriffin InnPubSwithland, United KingdomServes dishes inspired by countries where cricket is playedThe Spirit VaultsPubMelbourne, United KingdomMicrobrewery with four characterful doublesHorseshoe Cottage FarmHotelBradgate Park, United KingdomSelf-catering timber-beamed property with hot tubHoar Cross HallHotelStaffordshire, United KingdomAdults-only spa hotel in a 19th-century manorRead the full piece at National Geographic →
