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See. Great North Museum: Hancock Free museum with mummy cases, dino teeth, and Roman altars; planetarium shows available. Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found Exhibition of Roman coins to Viking silver, free until September 20. Tales on the Tyne Trail of giant Peter Rabbit sculptures raising funds for St Oswald's hospice.

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Stay. INNSiDE Newcastle Riverside hotel near the station with art events and a bambino menu.

The GuardianJul 24, 2026

‘Full of zesty colour and flavour’: readers’ favourite food festivals in Europe

From the Tiramisù World Cup in Italy to street food ‘battles’ in Newcastle, your culinary highlights range from the sublime to the delicious • Tell us about a book that inspired you to travel – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The town of Menton on the French Riviera is beautiful at any time of the year but becomes even more of a treat during the annual Lemon festival (Fête du C…

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  • Fête du CitronFestivalMenton, FranceAnnual festival celebrating Menton lemons with food, parades, exhibitions.
  • Tiramisù World CupFestivalTreviso, ItalyThree-day event in Treviso with tastings, chef demos, public judging.
  • Gota Cotta festivalFestivalColle di Val d’Elsa, ItalyCelebrates local pork cheeks in medieval Colle di Val d’Elsa.
  • ZibelemäritFestivalBern, SwitzerlandAnnual onion fair in Bern's old town with produce and food stalls.
  • Fiera del Porro CervereFestivalCervere, ItalyAnnual leek festival in Cervere with tasting menus and leek treats.
  • Malton food festivalFestivalMalton, United KingdomAnnual festival in late spring with local suppliers and makers.
  • Wylam Brewery’s street vendor food battlesFestivalNewcastle-upon-Tyne, United KingdomVendors serve dishes to win 'culinary King of Newcastle' title.
  • Bolton food & drink festivalFestivalBolton, United KingdomNorthern festival with stalls, live music, families, and chefs.
  • Plymouth Flavour FestFestivalPlymouth, United KingdomFlavour Fest, the south west’s largest free food and drink festival returns to Plymouth on 29 to 31 May 2026.
  • Dingle food festivalFestivalDingle, IrelandCulinary playground with Taste Trail, market stalls, masterclasses.
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The GuardianJul 19

No car? No problem! Six cheap family days out in England by bus

With bus fares capped at £3 and free for kids in August, it’s the ideal time for wildlife watching, woodland walks, world-class art and more Trips to waterfalls, gardens, galleries, medieval forests and prehistoric caves will make the long school holidays a lot more fun. To help families explore affordably, throughout August buses in England will be free for kids and adult fares will be capped…

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  • Great North Museum: HancockMuseumFree entrance; has planetarium shows and Roman altars.
  • Treasure: Hidden, Lost, FoundMuseumExhibition of Roman coins and Viking silver, free until Sept 20.
  • Tales on the TynePlaceTrail of giant Peter Rabbit sculptures across Newcastle.
  • INNSiDE NewcastleHotelWaterfront hotel with bambino menu and family-friendly rooms.
  • Tyneside cinemaPlaceArt deco cinema with selected films at £5 each week.
  • Elsewhere
  • Biscuit FactoryMuseumOuseburn, United KingdomGallery in Ouseburn with kids' activities and a roof terrace.
  • Hatfield ForestTrailHatfield, United Kingdom400 hectares of fields and woodland, former royal hunting ground.
  • Thremhall PriorySightHatfield, United KingdomCan be reached via a linear walk through woods.
  • South Mill arts centreArts centreBishop's Stortford, United KingdomOffers kids' crafts for £2.
  • Much Hadham Forge museumMuseumMuch Hadham, United KingdomFree event on Aug 27 with a Tudor storyteller.
  • Creswell CragsSightCreswell, United KingdomLimestone gorge with caves where prehistoric humans lived.
  • Welbeck EstatePlaceWelbeck, United KingdomIncludes a sculpture-dotted trail to Creswell Crags.
  • Harley cafeCaféWelbeck, United KingdomAward-winning cafe serving local food.
  • Muddy Boots cafeCaféHarewood, United KingdomCafe reachable on a 5-mile circular walk.
  • Royal Armouries museumMuseumLeeds, United KingdomFree, five-storey museum overlooking the dock.
  • Sainsbury CentreArts centreNorwich, United KingdomFree sculpture park with 20th-century art and architecture.
  • Norwich CastleMuseumNorwich, United KingdomReopened after renovation, has sound-and-light shows.
  • Aira ForceCaféUllswater, United KingdomMossy, fern-fringed waterfalls with varied walks.
  • Gowbarrow FellTrailUllswater, United KingdomOffers a hike with spectacular views.
  • The Green ManRestaurantHatfield, United Kingdom
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The GuardianMay 15

‘We found a charming alternative to touristy Bath’: readers’ favourite UK trips

From Hadrian’s Wall to the locations of Happy Valley and Hot Fuzz, readers share their top discoveries • Tell us about your favourite UK coast walk – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher “So this is where Officer Nick Angel [Simon Pegg] chased that swan.” As a fan of Hot Fuzz, I was excited to explore the cathedral city of Wells in Somerset, where much of the film was shot. This charming, c…

20 things in this story
  • Northumberland coastSightCycled from Newcastle to Berwick over four days
  • Elsewhere
  • Hot FuzzPlaceWells, United KingdomFilm location explored in Wells
  • Mendip HillsSightWells, United KingdomThis is one of England’s most special places – the limestone Mendip Hills with the lakes of the Chew Valley is a…
  • Cheddar GorgeSightWells, United KingdomCheddar Gorge: I wasn’t expecting it to be so brilliant here, with magnificent mountains, goats and butterflies too…
  • Wookey Hole CavesSightWells, United KingdomThe River Axe flows through the cave.
  • Bishop’s Palace and GardensSightWells, United KingdomMagnificent medieval building in Wells
  • Wells CathedralPlace of worshipWells, United KingdomGothic cathedral with one of the oldest working clocks
  • Happy ValleySightHebden Bridge, United KingdomFilming location scouted in Hebden Bridge
  • Scottish Seabird CentreMuseumNorth Berwick, United KingdomOpened by the Duke of Rothesay in 2000 and funded by the Millennium Commission.
  • Bass RockSightNorth Berwick, United KingdomTurns gold on clear early evenings
  • YHA hostelHostelBeer, United KingdomLovely, large, relaxed, welcoming, ideal for families
  • Hadrian’s WallSightHexham, United KingdomArea explored by train, bus, and foot
  • DunstanburghAttractionAlnwick, United KingdomImpressive castle visited on cycling tour
  • WoodhornSuburbAshington, United KingdomMining museum visited on cycling tour
  • Ardnamurchan peninsulaNeighborhoodFort William, United KingdomStunning peninsula with the most westerly point
  • Sanna BaySightFort William, United KingdomShell-sand beach for wild camping
  • Ardnamurchan lighthouseSightFort William, United KingdomWalked to this lighthouse
  • BamburghNeighborhoodAlnwick, United KingdomLocation of an impressive castle and museum
  • Woozie’s DeliRestaurantBeer, United Kingdom
  • RNLI Grace Darling MuseumMuseumAlnwick, United Kingdom
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