20 of the best learning holidays in the UK and Europe
From singing and surfing to furniture-making and freediving, we choose breaks where you’ll learn new skills while having fun in beautiful surroundings
United Kingdom holidays
10 of the best whisky distillery tours in Scotland
Dreaming of a dram? These distilleries offer an insight into one of the world’s great drinks, and are often in stunning locations, too
Sparkling Surrey: England’s first vineyard hotel
A champagne cork’s throw from Dorking – and 40 minutes from London – our wine critic toasts English plonk’s progress at a vineyard that feels like part of the local community
Plunge into a new pastime: 10 of the best creative breaks
From an art workshop in Tuscany and a sculpture course in Wales to crime writing in the Highlands, we pick our favourite learning retreats
Top 10 vineyard stays in the UK and Europe – to visit by train
On the cusp of the grape harvest, here’s our pick of vineyard stays easily accessible by train in the UK, France and Switzerland
Going underground: the world’s most spectacular caves
A cave complex recently reopened on the north Kent coast joins an array of interesting, awe-inspiring and historic grottos from Iceland to New Zealand