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Best of the countryside

Best of the countryside
A baker lowers a loaf of bread into a large oven

How to find the best local food near you

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Best of the countryside
A couple pass a hedgerow whilst hiking in the Peak District

A natural history of hedgerows

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Best of the countryside
Hands holding blackberries

Free to forage

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Best of the countryside
Man stargazing with telescope

England’s best spots for stargazing

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Days out

Step into history with these pilgrims’ walking routes

Landscape photographer and author Derry Brabbs has captured some of the world’s most spectacular pilgrim routes. Here, he explains how following in the footsteps of pilgrims can be an eye-opening experience for any walker.

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A group of women in hiking gear walking through a sunny forest

Family days out

From Tudor farms to wild woodlands, expect fun for all ages at these destinations. CPRE members can enjoy special offers on entry, too.

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A bird of prey display

Visit England’s steam railways

England’s steam railways capture the imagination of young and old alike. Here are some of the best days out for railway enthusiasts of all ages – and CPRE members can enjoy discounts on all these attractions.

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A busy play area with a carousel and miniature railway in the foreground

Things to do this month

Things to do this month
Man carrying flaming barrel

Discover traditional winter festivals

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Hands holding a winter squash

Cook an autumn feast

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Two men walk through woods with autumn colours behind

Enjoy the autumn colours in England’s historic forests

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An enamel mug full of delicate orange mushrooms

Spot some weird and wonderful fungi

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Days out

Days out
A group of women in hiking gear walking through a sunny forest

Step into history with these pilgrims’ walking routes

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Days out
A bird of prey display

Family days out

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Days out
A busy play area with a carousel and miniature railway in the foreground

Visit England’s steam railways

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Days out
Three young people cycle towards the camera and away from a railway-style bridge over a body of water below blue skies

Railways reinvented

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