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AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH

Global superstar Diana Ross tells BERNARD BALE how there ain’t no mountain high enough to keep her from Somerset

VILLAGE LIFE

In our special series Catherine Courtenay takes a look at village life in Somerset

21 Things To Do In Somerset His Summer

Whilst it may not be the summer we all envisaged this year, Catherine Countenay picks out just some of the ways we can still enjoy our gorgeous country

Our special spots...

We all have one – a favourite spot where we go to lose the crowds and escape from it all for a while. CHRISSY HARRIS asked some Devon residents to name their go-to happy places

Just the ticket for family fun

Our top attractions need your support now more than ever. CHRISSY HARRIS talks to some loyal season ticket holders about why they can’t wait to visit their favourite hang-outs again

History on our doorstep

From hillforts and castles to military fortresses and abandoned medieval villages, Devon has a treasure trove of historic sites and nothing beats visiting them in person, says CATHERINE COURTENAY

County champions

Devon is a natural beauty but it doesn’t hurt to use a few reinforcements now and then. CHRISSY HARRIS talks to two tour guides about why they just love showing off our county

Amazing artefacts!

Devon has a brand new museum – The Box in Plymouth – alongside some excellent established venues in the county such as Exeter’s RAMM. SU CARROLL goes on the trail of some of the county’s less well-known museums…

The art of walking

Perhaps more associated with photography, the South West Coast Path offers unique artistic inspiration to poets, painters, potters and more

The art thief

Classic artworks get an update in a new exhibition of work exploring the images through photography

A rich history

Devon boasts some of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. SU CARROLL goes back in time…

All Aboard For Great Fun

In Devon you are never more than 50 miles from the coast or there are plenty of rivers to discover. Su Carroll explores opportunities to take to the water

Feeding The Frontline Heroes

Coronavirus forced him to leave his dream job in London, but chef Richard Henderson has commandeered a Plymouth kitchen to make meals for the city’s paramedics, discovers Catherine Courtenay

Ride like THE WIND

Tim Wiggins enjoys a fantastic break cycling among the mountains of Alpes-Maritimes and relaxing on the coast in Nice

History in THE MAKING

A rich history came to life for Steve Mather in Bourgogne-FrancheComté, a modern region with an incredible past and countless hidden charms that leave you yearning for more

Lost in THE LOIRE

Beyond Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, Dominic Rippon delves into the lesser-known vineyards of Centre-Loire

WELL, WELL, WELL

Need to pack a year’s worth of relaxation into one weekend? Savoie Mont Blanc is the place to go, discovers Hannah Evans

NÉRAC

Once home to the French royal family, this pretty riverside town in Lot-et-Garonne has plenty to appeal to the modern visitor too, as Lara Dunn discovers

CAMARGUE HORSE

The ultimate workhorse, this hardy breed is one of the oldest in France for good reason, writes Helen Parkinson

ARDENNES

Go with the slow in this green and pleasant corner of north-east France, says Helen Parkinson

COURGETTE AND BEAN STEW

Poldark actor Robin Ellis lives in south-west France, where he was inspired to write his new cookbook, Robin Ellis’ Mediterranean Vegetarian Cooking, sharing his favorite healthy, meat-free dishes

ANTIBES

Vicky Leigh finds a spot on the Côte d’Azur that really is good for the soul

Fantastic Fungi And Where To Find Them

Armed with a stout stick and a wicker basket, Heidi Fuller-love heads deep into the forest with a mycological expert to hunt for France’s best-loved fungi

TOWN AND COUNTRY: Reigate & Bletchingley

Found in the shadow of the North Downs, Reigate embraces independent lifestyle shops and coffee culture. Surrounded by pristine countryside and hilltop walks, the market town and the nearby village of Bletchingley are the perfect places to escape to for town and country living

The storytellers

A small not-for-profit organisation in Dorking has recognised the interest in local heritage and turned it into a thriving publishing enterprise

Sign of the times

Many of Surrey’s picturesque villages are signposted by cleverly designed markers reflecting their individual nature, some inspired by a competition judged by the future King George VI a century ago

LIFE in LOCKDOWN

A Reigate photographer’s doorstep project captures how her hometown is coping with the coronavirus crisis

Keep blooming

Extend summer’s show in the garden with your choice of plants and how you care for them

Enjoying the good life

As she celebrates turning 80 this year, actress Dame Penelope Keith shows no sign of slowing down. Here she reflects on her astonishing career and why, despite enjoying time at home in Milford, she’s looking forward to getting back out and about in Surrey

CULTURE VULTURE

Widely regarded as one of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Woking born Paul Weller’s 15th solo album is set for release this month. He speaks to Neill Barston about coping with lockdown, a dislike of music streaming, and hoped-for plans to resume a UK tour this autumn