Detour

Spotlight on Kent

Come and stroll in the Garden of England, sampling the produce of the fields and vines in pubs, restaurants and wineries, after working up an appetite on the beautiful coast or paths through the gentle hills. Here’s some inspiration for your next trip.

A few of our favourite articles about Kent

Inspiration

Taste the difference: a few of our favourite pubs and restaurants in Kent for foodies

Carmen McCormack

Guest Expert

5 min read

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Inspiration

Walking in the Garden of England, a few of the best in Kent

Carmen McCormack

Guest Expert

5 min read

kent

Inspiration

Coastal escapes and seaside cottages in Kent

Carmen McCormack

Guest Expert

5 min read

kent

Inspiration

From farm-to-fork: a few of the best farm shops and markets in Kent

Carmen McCormack

Guest Expert

5 min read

kent

Inspiration

Pack your bucket & spade for the best beaches in Kent

Carmen McCormack

Guest Expert

5 min read

kent

Inspiration

Sparkling days out: wine tours and tastings in Kent

Carmen McCormack

Guest Expert

5 min read

kent

Spotlight on Northumberland

A huge national park, dark skies and dramatic castles that watch over the sea. One of England’s least populated counties is a place to lose yourself and find a lot. Here are some of our favourite reasons to visit, places to go and things to do.

A few of our favourite articles about Northumberland

Inspiration

Five must-visit castles in wild Northumberland

Carmen McCormack

Guest Expert

5 min read

Northumberland

Inspiration

Northumberland: an alternative UK coastal break

Christopher Wilson-Elmes

Sawday's Expert

5 min read

Northumberland

Inspiration

Michelin stars, expert foraging and hyper-seasonal menus: A taste of fine dining in Northumberland

Ruth Richardson

Sawday's Expert

5 min read

Northumberland

Inspiration

Our wildlife guide to Northumberland

Carmen McCormack

Guest Expert

5 min read

Northumberland

Inspiration

Short stomps and hearty hikes into cosy Northumberland pubs

Carmen McCormack

Guest Expert

5 min read

Northumberland

Inspiration

From farm-to-fork: our favourite foodie pubs in Northumberland

Carmen McCormack

Guest Expert

5 min read

Food and drink
Northumberland

Spotlight on food

Food is a huge part of slow travel. It’s often through local cuisine that you can best understand the history and culture of a place, and forms bonds with the people who have carried recipes and traditions through the ages. You can also end up eating some really good food.

So, here are some recommendations from us and some of our travel writer friends on where, how and why to linger over a meal or two and get a real flavour of where you are.

A few of our favourite articles about food experiences