Britain on the Cheap

Rambling in Britain this summer? You’ll want to check out the 300-plus houses, cottages, camping barns and bunkhouses across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in the Independent Hostels UK network (IHUK)—rates start at £7/$10 per person per night. Most provide self-catering facilities and are suitable for singles, couples and groups. Check online or buy [...]

Visit County Durham has already planned out its Eastertide with Outdoor and Active Week April 5-11, part of National Outdoor Adventure Week. Up to 17 outdoor and adventure activities are free or low-cost, such as guided mountain biking, orienteering, guided walks and hiking, landscape photography and high ropes activity courses. Many self-catering cottages, guesthouses, hotels [...]