Contents Features 6Let's go...
As its famous blue poppies come into bloom, we head to glorious RHS Garden Harlow Carr
8 Ride a giant elephant!
Just one of the many reasons why you have to spend a weekend in Nantes
20 Grab the kids...
T heme parks and days out you'll all love
30 Boughton House
See England's Versailles go bang this autumn
32 A real Belter
Why Belton House is well worth a visit, especially for the cake...
35 Gardens we love
R eaders' favourites, giant Chinese pagodas and exciting goings-on at the RHS
40 A great escape
T he best ways to travel by train or plane
44 Country living
Galleries, museums and art events you'll love
48This month's poster...
See South Africa's wildlife close up
50 Blazing saddles
We're off to French theme park Puy du Fou
52 Go on tour
Explore the world with Greatdays Holidays
54 Anyonefor a gin?
Sip it, make your own and see the distillery, plus our pick of the best 'backstage' tours
66 London calling
See the city in a new light as we reveal what's new
70 Liverpool rocks
Take a magical mystery tour
74The Southport Welcome
T he seaside town that's a real draw for tourists
80 Quirks & curiosities
Explore the southern Belgian region of Wallonia
Regulars 13 Upfront
What's new in the world of travel, plus TV's LauraHamilton reveals her top holiday spots
59Theatre news & reviews
Plan your trip to the West End and beyond
78TWA news
Why the new Travel World Association is THE club to join, plus meet its new members
86Q&As
Your questions answered
90 UKinbound news
Discover what Buckinghamshire has to offer
92 Puzzle pages
Try our quizzes and puzzles every month
94 And finally...
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