British Travel Journal is the UK’s finest independent travel magazine for holidays in Britain, delivering inspirational destinations and travel ideas for individuals, couples and families, seeking unique and enriching travel experiences. Content includes ideas for unforgettable holidays, weekend breaks and amazing days out whether taking a staycation or visiting from overseas on vacation. This subscription is perfect for you if you are looking for new adventures, experiences and British destinations to explore.
British Travel Journal
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TRAVEL NEWS • Destinations | Renovations | Launches | Celebrations
CORNWALL’S BOUTIQUE BARNS
THE STORY OF GARDENING
THE MITRE
THE BEAR
SMART CLEAN
VIEWPOINT • Captivating images from our favourite photographers to take you there in an instant. This issue we feature Andrew Ray, a full time professional landscape photographer, specialising in the UK
CULTURAL AGENDA • Exhibitions | Museums | Galleries | Shows
WILD WALES • To the west of England lies a Celtic principality that has been attracting English tourists for centuries.
RAIL TRAILS • Walk or cycle along a former railway line
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL • Spend your next trip marvelling at the richness of our native flora and fauna – and help to ensure that our spectacular scenery and wildlife are maintained for future generations
PANORAMAS • From West Country tors, Scottish mountain summits to elevated city views, feel on top of the world with our selection of Britain’s most awesome panoramas.
LUKE MATTHEWS • Five-star Chewton Glen has stood the test of time with aplomb, here its Executive Head Chef reveals the secret to its timeless elegance and tremendous new offerings
ISLE OF ARRAN GIN • There’s a growing artisanal movement on Scotland’s Isle of Arran, and now it has its first craft gin. From a cosy lounge by the crackling fire at Cladach Beach House, we meet the locals behind the brand
STUART & GEORGE’S FOOD TIPS ON ARRAN • The local lads favour independent places that are in keeping with their rustic, pared-back, community-spirited ethos.
FOWEY • With its open spaces and beautiful beaches, it comes as no surprise that Cornwall tops the table as one of the most sought-after destinations to visit post lockdown. Jessica Way finds sanctuary on the lesser-known Polperro Heritage Coast, avoiding the crowds and embracing the Cornish Riviera lifestyle
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NURTURE YOUR CREATIVITY • Whether you’re a complete beginner, or an experienced artist, a painting break will open your eyes, and supply inspiration from our island’s wealth of spectacular scenery
10 OF THE BEST DOG FRIENDLY HOLIDAYS
EDITOR'S HIGHLIGHTS
COASTAL FORAGING • Wild edibles are in abundance across the British Isles with a tantalising range of fungi, plants, shellfish and seaweed on offer countrywide
THE CHARM OF CLOVELLY • Recently named as ‘the most instagrammable village in the UK’, British Travel Journal's Editor checks in at the new Sail Loft harbour suites in Clovelly to discover more about this stunning North Devon village
THE BIRCH • If you’re yearning for a UK mini-break with a difference then you’ll be hard pushed to find a better escape than The Birch - the UK’s most trendy new hotel to open this year. Unleash your creativity, feel at peace and be prepared to be impressed.
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FOR YOUR JOURNEY • Books, travel gadgets and crossword