2 h. ago Hidden gem market town with glorious gardens and charming high street

A little-known market town has been praised for its beautiful gardens, award-winning pubs and quaint high street - and it's not far from Cardiff

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2 h. ago 'Beautiful' South Wales market town with charming high street and stunning gardens

The market town just 30 minutes from Cardiff is a popular spot for locals and tourists - and it's not hard to see why

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24 h. ago The UK 'fairytale' village often mistaken for Lake Como is one of the country's best hidden gems

Along the coast of north Wales, there's a 'fairytale' village that's often mistaken for Lake Como. The village boasts characterful architecture and enchanting pathways.

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54 h. ago Idyllic Cumbrian town barely has any abandoned shops for one big reason

This market town in Cumbria has a vibrant community of independent boutiques, cafes, and market traders that has managed to thrive despite difficult times for this one reason

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2 d. ago The hidden gem Scottish Borders town near alpaca farm perfect for Edinburgh Fringe escape

It is located around just an hour out of Edinburgh.

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4 d. ago Cheshire's hidden gem building with huge indoor pool and hot tub

Cheshire is a particular gold-mine, with holiday makers stumbling across an exceptional holiday cottage that features both a huge private pool and hot tub

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5 d. ago 'I visited Irish town where Braveheart was shot and it's a hidden gem just two hours from Glasgow'

Fionnuala Boyle visited the ancient town of Trim, located just 20 minutes by car from Dublin International Airport

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5 d. ago Netflix hidden gem with perfect Rotten Tomatoes score fans forgot existed

Fans and critics agree the series is binge worthy and can be finished in one evening

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5 d. ago I visited a picturesque hidden gem just 10 minutes away from the capital of Santorini

Santorini has been described as one of the most beautiful islands in the world, but is it worth a visit? I took a trip to the popular Greek island to find out.

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6 d. ago 'They've got to keep the magic of this place, there's nothing else like it'

A £33M project is creating a new flexi-hall and improving the the market which defines a 'town centre’s cultural identity'

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6 d. ago 'Hidden European gem' is 'world's most liveable city' and great for cycling

A study from Oxford Economics has named the 10 top cities offering to the highest quality of life to residents, and the top spot goes to a gem in the French Alps

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7 d. ago Weapons writer's hidden gem 'masterpiece' that left viewers with 'clammy palms'

If you loved Weapons then add this to your watch list

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7 d. ago 'Hidden gem' city is the most walkable in the world and a UK tourist favourite

Skyscanner has named the most walkable cities in the world for 2025, with a European city taking the top spot

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8 d. ago The Edinburgh hidden gem garden perfect to escape the chaos of the Fringe Festival

It is just a short walk from Scotland's oldest pub.

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8 d. ago Seaside town with 'hidden gem' beach that feels like 'a world away'

The area is renowned for spectacular sunsets and visitors say they love the quieter vibe on the beach compared to busier nearby spots

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9 d. ago 'Carnage' crime spree sees 41 vehicles vandalised in quiet market town

Police are trying to trace two people in connection with the incident

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9 d. ago Mindless yobs damage 41 cars in vandalism rampage through sleepy market town

Vehicles were left scratched and dented, and covered in green spray paint

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9 d. ago Deserted Scottish beach that looks like Caribbean paradise is a superb hidden gem

Achmelvich Bay's beautiful little-known beach is tucked away on the northwest coast of Scotland - and it's a hidden gem for those in the know who say it could be in the Caribbean

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1 week ago Hidden gem in Spain is an 'affordable' beach destination with 300 days of sun

Spain's Costa del Sol offers a number of affordable beach destinations for Brits including the popular Torremolinos, which has a number of sandy beaches and a historic fisherman district

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1 week ago The Manchester hidden gem attraction hailed 'funniest night' with retro games

It's had a string of five star reviews on Tripadvisor, with visitors saying they "couldn't stop laughing" and praising the "blast from the past" games

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