Secret doors will open, champagne will flow and VIP access to the art world will be afforded the wealthy. But it’s a curious departure for a charity that champions free museum admission
Many of Paris’s museum cafes and restaurants now offer a lot more than coffee and cake. You can now expect great food and magnificent art – and some take their cuisine so seriously they merit a visit in their own right
Summer’s fading, the nights are drawing in … the perfect time to see some of Europe’s cities lit up as works of art. These extravagant illuminated festivals will make you see old buildings in a new light
Set amid 500,000 acres of botanical gardens near Belo Horizonte, where England play their final World Cup game, a visit to the remarkable Inhotim will cheer up dejected footie fans
From the museums in South Kensington to a painter’s retreat in Chiswick, here are eight free places to visit in west London
From the King’s Cross hinterland to the Essex borders, here are six great free outings in north London