Half term is here; time to get out and explore with the family - and what better way to do it then travelling by Stagecoach bus? It’s the easy, affordable and stress-free option to enjoy days out together.

Have you ever paused, mid-stride along a beach, to notice how your feet sink into the wet sand and something in your shoulders quietly unknots? Or trailed your toes through the shallows, eyes on the horizon, and felt your breathing settle into a rhythm you hadn't asked it to find?

The Mulgrave Estate has launched the Mulgrave Walks, a collection of three brand-new routes through some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in North Yorkshire. The three interlinked walks, The Mulgrave Way, Foss Mill Crossing and Guard House Way, are the brainchild of Lord Normanby, (the author Constantine Phipps), who owns the Mulgrave Estate.

Five special steam trains will run across Lancashire and Yorkshire this summer to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Scarborough being crowned a spa town. Three of the trains will start at Carnforth on the West Coast and pick up passengers at Skipton, Keighley, Shipley, Woodlesford, Church Fenton and York.

Finding accessible walks here in Cumbria can be difficult. There are countless blogs on how to enjoy the beautiful countryside, but many routes involve stairs, hiking or off-road trails. We know that just a few hours outdoors can improve your mood and fitness, but what if you aren’t able-bodied or require flat, smooth paths?

This April, Leeds Heritage Theatres (LHT) invites families to Explore - and now there’s even more reason to adventure into the city centre as 42 New Briggate opens as part of the programme.

This winter, Yorkshire’s Swinton Estate is inviting visitors to its inaugural Luminescence - A Winter Light Trail, set amidst the beautiful lakes and woodland garden of the Swinton Park Hotel near Masham.

In a month in which a similar bee clasp to that of Napoleon’s housed at Levens Hall and Gardens went under the hammer in the auction room, the Cumbrian visitor attraction is urging visitors not to overlook the joys of its house. Many visitors find it difficult to tear themselves away from the glorious gardens to step indoors.

Connecting with nature and its wondrous wildlife and birdlife is therapeutic for our health, bringing a wealth of rewards and an enormous wellbeing boost. With almost 630 species of birdlife in the UK alone, the opportunities and magnificent backdrops to enjoy this leisurely pursuit are plentiful – whether it be the golden eagles in Scotland or ravens on the cliffs at Land’s End. Our Time for Life Correspondent, Sharon Cain, and photographer, Steve Hare, have been exploring in Northumberland – an acclaimed bird watchers utopia.

In a time of rising living costs and ever-increasing environmental awareness, public transport has become a crucial lifeline for many people looking to save money and lower their carbon footprint. While buses remain one of the most affordable and accessible travel options, there are several ways that savvy riders can stretch their pounds and pennies a little further.

Twycross Zoo, established in 1963, it is known to be the home of the largest collection of monkeys and apes in the western world. However, when I tell my kids we're going to the zoo, they're most excited about the tiger. This doesn't surprise me. They are eagerly anticipating a thunderous roar! One that frightens them to their core but also fills them with a sense of euphoria.

Every summer, sunglasses are a must-have for holidays, day trips, and outdoor fun. Yet, research has found sunglasses are the number one item lost outside the home, leading to inconvenient, unsustainable, and wasteful replacements.

Worried about getting some well-needed shut eye while away at a festival this summer? MattressNextDay recommend sleeping with your head higher than your feet and partying hard to wear yourself out. Getting to the barrier for your favourite artist, dancing and screaming lyrics with your best friends… the last thing on your mind at a festival is getting your full eight hours of sleep.

As the UK's biggest festival takes place next week, an addiction recovery expert has listed seven tips for those wishing to enjoy the festival without alcohol. Around 200,000 people are expected to attend Glastonbury this year, many of whom may wish to experience the festival sober.

Dozens of new wild swimming spots in England are being designated as bathing waters ahead of the summer and will immediately benefit from regular water quality monitoring, Water Minister Robbie Moore has today announced (May 13 2024).

Newborn lambs, daffodils and chocolate galore mark the beginning of the Easter holidays for parents across Cumbria. To give you a helping hand, we’ve pulled together our favourite activities to keep the kids occupied, whatever the weather.

The City of York, a destination rich in chocolate heritage, will be transformed into a chocolate lover’s paradise from the 27th to the 31st of March. The highly anticipated Chocolate Festival promises a five-day celebration, inviting attendees to immerse themselves in a variety of delectable activities, with many being complimentary.

Improved reliability and extra buses are being introduced to help residents and tourists explore more of Cumbria this summer.