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Whitby Hot Chocolate Festival organiser Pam Boland enjoying a chocolate drink at Flock Cafe in Pannett Park.

Whitby Hot Chocolate Festival is back - with music and quizzes new for this year

G4 originally shot to fame on The X Factor

More tickets available for the RSPB's Night of Nature coming to Yorkshire

Brook Meadow combines lakeside glamping, wild swimming, cosy woodland lodges and relaxed outdoor spaces, making it a memorable countryside escape in Leicestershire.

Brook Meadow review: The countryside stay that completely won me over

There will be an Art Fair on July 4, and the Sunday Art School at Peasholm Park starts on July 5.

Creative weekend in Scarborough as Art Fair and Sunday Art School get underway

New housing in the North York Moors. Photo: NYMNPA

Residents given opportunity to have their say on North York Moors Local Plan

Clog dancers on the pier.

Esk Valley's ‘small arts festival with a big heart’ expanded for 2026

The average person spends just 84 minutes a day in the incredible outdoors

One in five Brits never spend a full day outside

Tom Nelson, co-founder of Nature Impact, and James Hilditch, co-founder and creative director at BearJam.

Ad Feature BearJam first to commit 1% of AI production budget to nature

Scottish Travel: Relax in luxury at Cameron House by Loch Lomond

A third said phones stopped them being able to relax

Six in 10 smartphone owners want less screen time - here's why

These are the walks that users of the free AllTrails app think you should be checking out this spring and summer

The 10 best walks in West Yorkshire ranked and rated by hikers
From gentle strolls to challenging hikes these are the highest-rated walking routes across West Yorkshire according to AllTrails users
Gareth Butterfield

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust care for reserves across the area, including Flamborough Cliffs.

Nature recovery strategy welcomed by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

14-17 years winner Amelia Dyson with her certificate, and her photo of the three ducks.

Whitby winners of Rotary Club photography competition into Yorkshire finals

From solar eclipses to a bird murmuration at dusk, travellers are increasingly choosing moments - not just destinations.

Ad Feature Brits are setting their alarms for nature in 2026

Trail running, hiking and stargazing are also among the nature-based activities many are yet to try their hand at.

Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming or watched a sunset

The Hide, on Baslow Road, Eastmoor

I stayed at a cosy Peak District hideaway near Chatsworth Estate

St Paul's Harmony

Ad Feature St Paul’s Cathedral hosts harmony event

Seek inspiration and get up-to-date guidance with this comprehensive hiking app

AllTrails review: the app that makes exploring the outdoors easier

Birds benefit hugely from garden feeders in the winter

How to feed garden birds cheaply ahead of the Big Garden Birdwatch

River Esk walk with ReConnect.

New scheme shapes North York Moors National Park's response to climate change

November 23 is a day mathematicians and many others celebrate, in honour of Fibonacci and his namesake sequence and its connection to the Golden Ratio and the Golden Spiral.

Why do people celebrate Fibonacci Day every November 23?

Hair Loving's products are helping women across the country

Hair Loving review: biotin and rosemary shampoo delivering fuller hair

The research challenged a long-held assumption that promoting ecological benefits was enough to win over the public

Whether people really want mown lawns or 'wild spaces' in their parks

Bonaparte's gulls (top left) and a killdeer were among the rare birds recorded across the UK this week

10 rare birds spotted in the UK this week - and where they were seen

(Clockwise from top left) Yellow-browed warblers, starling murmurations, tawny owls, bramblings, and pink-footed geese are among the things birdwatchers have to look forwards to in November

5 special birds and 'spectacular' aerial displays to spot in November

A few of the experimental 'Frankenstein trees' at Yonder Wood

How the rise of the 'franken-trees' could help beetles, bats and birds

Dr Hilary says you can make yourself feel a lot better with just a spoonful of a very special honey - and it's cheaper than you might think

Dr Hilary Jones backs this £5.25 sweet treat for symptoms Covid

Don't cast that spider outside! He could help you out

3 reasons you need spiders in your home
You should think twice before casting any spiders you find out in the cold 🕷
Amber Allott

The humble mushroom could be the superfood you’ve never known you needed

Why mushrooms are hailed as the 'world's most powerful ingredient'

From chillies to pears, beets to Jerusalem artichokes, there are plenty of exciting fruits and veggies in season now

26 hearty, flavourful fruits and vegetables in season this October

The eight birds competing this year are all species in need of special conservation support

The RSPB has launched the UK's very own 'Bird of the Year' contest

Women were more likely than men to feel worried about money, research reveals

One in three Brits say hiding money worries damages relationships

(Clockwise from left) Fieldfares, redwings, goldcrests, and bearded tits are among the birds it'll become a little easier to spot in the UK this month

Four elusive and visiting birds you can spot in the UK in October

The weather over the past summer may trigger an especially vibrant display this autumn

Why autumn leaves may be more spectacular than ever this year

These five 'rooted in culture' trees made up the top 5 in this year's competition

We have a winner! UK’s 2025 tree of the year crowned

(Clockwise from top left) Green woodpeckers, lapwings, great crested grebes and red grouses were all amongst the species trending downwards

3 birds new data shows are declining - and 3 that are bouncing back

There are dozens of fruits and veggies in season this month

25 fruits and veggies in season now - why eating them helps the planet

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

(Clockwise from top left) A male and female blackcap, a whitethroat, a jay, a nuthatch, and a knot

5 birds you can spot in the UK right now - and where to watch for them

The happiest country in the world truly made me happy!

We went to Finland’s Lake Saimaa to uncover what makes Finns so happy

More information about the competition can be found at www.heylnp.co.uk

Local nature photography competition returns

Date autumn starts as Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain to UK.

Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain - date autumn starts

Everything is included at Sandals for one price - water sports, top restaurants and quality drinks

Inside a resort which offers luxury escapes & builds pride in Jamaica

Still tired on holiday? Scarborough holidaymakers might have a borderline thyroi...

The new outdoor classroom ‘The Clean Planet Tent’ will enable another 1,000 students to be educated every year.

Ad Feature Clean Planet & Wakehurst open outdoor classroom at Kew’s wild gardens
The Clean Planet Foundation has partnered with Wakehurst to create an outdoor classroom at Kew’s wild botanic gardens in West Sussex.
Jess Young

It comes after a fifth of Brits admit they now shop on their phone or tablet at the seaside

The humble deck chair has been given a 21st century makeover

Set in an exclusive private estate, the holiday home is designed for luxury family living

See inside this £700,000 holiday home you could win for just 99p

Three tips to save water as temperatures forecast to surge.

Watch: Three tips to save water as temperatures forecast to surge

Hamza Yassin, president of The Camping & Caravanning Club

Over half of campers sleep better to the soothing sounds of nature

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

Children can enjoy bug hunting and butterfly spotting during Nature at Nunnington

Nunnington Hall all set for a half-term fete and an exciting day of nature

Probiotics could help save your holiday - Animal News Agency

Scarborough dog owners urged to pack smart: Could a probiotic be the secret to a...

Amur Leopards born at wildlife park

Super-cute video shows 'world's most endangered big cat' newborn cubs

A paddle boarding class

Things to do this summer - from paddle boarding to historic parks

A family camping holiday is a wonderful thing, but brining along some gadgets can make it so much more fun

Our tech expert's tried and tested camping checklist

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