Friends of mine recently grabbed a last-minute London break only to discover that every restaurant I’d recommended was fully booked. It was a sharp reminder that the city’s dining scene now runs heavily on reservations, leaving very little room for last-minute plans.

The Good Food Guide’s list of Britain’s Best Bakeries keeps on giving, packed with standout spots for everything from flaky pastries to deeply satisfying sourdough – north, south, east, west… and yes, right in the middle too. From Marmite swirls (spoiler: we love them) at The Garage Bakehouse in Market Harborough to leek and potato pasties at Little Valley Bakery ...

Stretching 112 miles from the Lincolnshire border in the north to the Suffolk boundary in the south, the Norfolk Coast Path delights walkers with its varied scenery, from wide sandy beaches and striped cliffs to bird-filled marshes and cool pine forests, all set against the backdrop of the county’s signature big skies. And it’s not just the landscapes that impress. ...

An easy day trip from London by car or train, the independent charm of cool, sceney Whitstable is a magnate for summer holiday makers, out-of-season weekenders and spur-of-the-moment day trippers. Between the working fishing harbour, shingle beaches, pretty cottages and beach huts, there are vibrant eating and drinking destinations, ranging from coffee shops, cafés and wine bars to restaurants ...

South-facing sun traps, hidden roof terraces and kitchen gardens budding into life. As the weather gets warmer, we invite you to take a seat at these Good Food Guide restaurants primed for excellent alfresco dining.

Restaurateur Aleksandar Taralezhkov, of Dolma Bar in Margate, talks about his native Bulgarian cuisine through the lens of migration, cultural identity and national self-perception, arguing that Bulgarian food doesn’t need reinvention, it needs articulation.

A new generation of cafés, bakeries, breweries and food producers is quietly reshaping Bute’s identity from faded Victorian holiday spot to full-on foodie destination (with very fancy loos). Emma Henderson shares the spots worth seeking out on this west-coast island.

Stretching for 115 miles between Exmouth in Devon and Studland in Dorset, the Jurassic Coast Path winds its way through England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage site. It offers walkers the perfect combination of sweeping sea views, rugged landscapes, fossil-strewn beaches, charming villages… and wonderful places to stop off and refuel along the way. From waterside seafood restaurants and perfectly ...

From Padstow’s heavyweight food scene to under-the-radar village gems, North Cornwall is quietly becoming one of Britain’s most interesting places to eat out. Bude native and writer Emma Henderson takes us on a culinary road trip around this beautiful area… just don’t call it Devon!

A stable of the British spring calendar, the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show promises world-class blooms, sustainable gardens, biodiversity, innovative planting schemes and, for only the second time in the show’s history, gnomes! If you’re planning a visit, chances are you’ll be looking for something fabulous to eat after a long day of floral appreciation. Our selection of restaurants near ...