Aldwych disused tube station
The abandoned Aldwych tube station is a Grade II listed building, closed to the public since 1994.
Published November 2011
60 photos
Amsterdam
The picturesque Dutch capital city has more than 100 km of canals and 1,500 bridges.
Published August 2009
140 photos
Brussels
Capital of Belgium, headquarters of the European Union, Brussels is also home to the Manneken Pis.
Published August 2009
138 photos
Caernarfon
The Royal town of Caernarfon, and its castle, lie on the east banks of the Menai Straits.
Published May 2011
93 photos
Canterbury
Historic Canterbury hosts Canterbury Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Anglican Communion.
Published February 2010
130 photos
Cardiff
Capital of Wales since 1955, the waterfront area of Cardiff Bay has recently been transformed.
Published February 2010
30 photos
Chambéry
Chambéry, at the foot of the Alps, is the capital of the Savoie department.
Published April 2010
50 photos
Chester
Chester, on the River Dee, hosts a number of medieval buildings and sits beside the Welsh border.
Published May 2011
106 photos
Clywedog Reservoir
This scenic Welsh lake is held back by the tallest concrete dam in the United Kingdom.
Published May 2011
22 photos
Conwy
The walled market town of Conwy, in North Wales, lies on the river of the same name.
Published May 2011
50 photos
Copenhagen
The beautiful and relaxed Danish capital is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe.
Published August 2009
140 photos
Esbjerg to Copenhagen cycle trip (2011)
Paul and Gareth spend four days cycling across Denmark, through Kolding, Odense and Ringsted.
Published June 2011
350 photos
Greenwich
The Royal Observatory, commissioned in 1675, is the location of the prime meridian of the world.
Published November 2011
105 photos
Grenoble
Known as the 'Capital of the Alps', Grenoble is the capital of the Isère department.
Published April 2010
30 photos
Hampstead Heath
The Heath is one of the highest points in London, offering protected views over the city's skyline.
Published October 2011
63 photos
Herne Bay
The peaceful seaside town of Herne Bay, on the Thames Estuary, is just north of Canterbury.
Published February 2010
45 photos
Isle of Sheppey
The Isle of Sheppey sits in the Thames Estuary, off the northern coast of Kent.
Published November 2011
46 photos
Isle of Wight cycle trip (2011)
Paul and Gareth spend a weekend cycling around the island, past Cowes, Freshwater and Ryde.
Published October 2011
180 photos
Lisbon
The Portuguese capital, on the Atlantic Ocean, is one of the oldest cities in the world.
Published November 2010
435 photos
London Open House
Every September, Open House London opens up some of the capital's iconic buildings.
Published November 2011
47 photos
London to Oxford cycle trip (2010)
Paul and Gareth cycle along the Grand Union Canal, from southwest London and onwards to Oxford.
Published September 2010, updated March 2009
65 photos
London to Paris cycle trip (2008)
Paul and Mark cycle from Trafalgar Square to the Eiffel Tower, on a wonderful September weekend.
Published March 2009
175 photos
Luxembourg
The fortified Luxembourg City, capital of the Grand Duchy, lies at the heart of Western Europe.
Published August 2009
122 photos
Margate
Margate has been a leading UK seaside resort for over 250 years, drawing Londoners to its beaches.
Published February 2010
28 photos
Mumbles
Mumbles is on the Gower Peninsula, Britain's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Published February 2010
100 photos
Norwich
Capital of East Anglia, historic Norwich is dominated by its magnificent Norman cathedral.
Published February 2010
85 photos
Oslo
The capital of Norway is the fastest growing city in Europe and a major centre for maritime trade.
Published August 2011
300 photos
Portsmouth
The UK's only island city is home to the world's oldest dry dock, within its Historic Dockyard.
Published February 2010
140 photos
Severn Crossings
The Severn crossings are motorway bridges over the River Severn estuary, between England and Wales.
Published February 2010
14 photos
Snowdonia
The Snowdonia National Park surrounds Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales.
Published May 2011
118 photos
Stockholm
The Swedish capital spans 14 islands and is the most populated area in Scandinavia.
Published August 2009
90 photos
Swansea
The coastal city of Swansea is the second largest in Wales.
Published February 2010
97 photos
Thames Barrier
The Thames Barrier, near Greenwich, is the second-largest movable flood barrier in the world.
Published November 2011
32 photos
