British Travel Journal | Spring 2020
Eco-friendly tourism is at the top of our 2020 travel agenda. We have introduced a new Sustainable Travel series, kicking off this issue with ideas for Environmental Volunteering, in an eco-conscious quest of our own, we have discovered a supplier of recyclable paper wraps for sending our magazines in the mail. Next issue we will be featuring the UK’s finest eco-friendly holiday homes so, if you know of any hidden gems you are happy to share, please get in touch. Back to this issue - our 10 of The Best Charity Challenges, are sure to inspire. From cycling across Britain to skydiving from 15,000 feet, you can raise some vital charity donations while pushing yourself to your limits. The World Pilot Gig Championships is a seaside spectacle like no other on The Isles of Scilly this May, and we go Behind-the-Scenes ahead of The Cheltenham Festival, this March. Other destinations we uncover this season include the beautiful Lake District, spending a wonderful 48 Hours in St Mawes and the Roseland, an adventure packed weekend on The Isle of Man, and, arguably with the best views in London, our In the Capital series this season takes us to discover the highlights of leafy Greenwich. As always I hope this issue helps to inspire your travel experiences, and the spring season brings you many magical moments spent savouring the glorious British Isles - wherever you choose to visit.
Eco-friendly tourism is at the top of our 2020 travel agenda. We have introduced a new Sustainable Travel series, kicking off this issue with ideas for Environmental Volunteering, in an eco-conscious quest of our own, we have discovered a supplier of recyclable paper wraps for sending our magazines in the mail. Next issue we will be featuring the UK’s finest eco-friendly holiday homes so, if you know of any hidden gems you are happy to share, please get in touch. Back to this issue - our 10 of The Best Charity Challenges, are sure to inspire. From cycling across Britain to skydiving from 15,000 feet, you can raise some vital charity donations while pushing yourself to your limits. The World Pilot Gig Championships is a seaside spectacle like no other on The Isles of Scilly this May, and we go Behind-the-Scenes ahead of The Cheltenham Festival, this March. Other destinations we uncover this season include the beautiful Lake District, spending a wonderful 48 Hours in St Mawes and the Roseland, an adventure packed weekend on The Isle of Man, and, arguably with the best views in London, our In the Capital series this season takes us to discover the highlights of leafy Greenwich. As always I hope this issue helps to inspire your travel experiences, and the spring season brings you many magical moments spent savouring the glorious British Isles - wherever you choose to visit.
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09<br />
CONTENTS<br />
SPRING <strong>2020</strong> | ISSUE 05<br />
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42<br />
C O M P E T I T I O N<br />
88 WIN A<br />
NIGHT OF<br />
LUXURY IN HEVER<br />
CASTLE, KENT...<br />
We are offering you and<br />
your companion the<br />
chance to stay overnight<br />
at Hever Castle Luxury<br />
Bed and Breakfast, a 13th<br />
century Castle in Kent,<br />
once the childhood home<br />
of Anne Boleyn.<br />
P74 IMAGE ©VISITBRITAIN/TOMO BREJC<br />
JOTTINGS<br />
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TRAVEL NEWS<br />
A look at what’s new and travel<br />
noteworthy in the <strong>British</strong> Isles<br />
CULTURAL AGENDA<br />
Dates for your diary of things you<br />
don’t want to miss out on this spring<br />
47 HEALTH<br />
Keep your body and mind feeling well<br />
with our unmissable spring selection of must-haves<br />
promoting wellbeing and mindfulness<br />
81<br />
THE HOT LIST<br />
A round up of some of the best<br />
destinations, attractions, restaurants and<br />
hotels to visit this spring<br />
FOR YOUR JOURNEY<br />
98 Latest books, travel gadgets and our<br />
<strong>British</strong> travel inspired crossword<br />
FEATURES<br />
22<br />
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL<br />
In the first of a new series, we look at<br />
Environmental Volunteering<br />
MEET THE MAKER | FLOWER<br />
42 FIELDS<br />
How an innovative Dorset venture is changing<br />
the face of the <strong>British</strong> perfume industry<br />
OPERA IN THE COUNTRY<br />
48 A <strong>British</strong> phenomenon - we take a look<br />
at the English Country House Opera<br />
THE FINAL FURLONG<br />
61 Behind the scenes at one of the oldest<br />
race-meets in Britain; The Cheltenham Festival<br />
70<br />
WORLD PILOT GIG<br />
CHAMPIONSHIPS<br />
Join in the festivities of maritime tradition and<br />
experience a seaside spectacle like no other<br />
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