Tourism
Countryside Access
The Countryside Code, the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 and information about National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Find properties, gardens, collections and events, book tickets and obtain publications, join or donate online, and find out about about: holiday cottages and venue hire; conservation, environmental, heritage and architecture information resources, advice and grants; training and education; community projects and more. Also has the National Monuments Archive with online
Photo Collections, searchable databases of
Resources and the
Public Archive.
As well as joining information find: somewhere to visit; events and what's on for children; holiday cottages, B&Bs, camp sites, working holidays; courses, jobs, volunteering opportunities; farm food and crafts or venues for hire.
The Marine Conservation Society's guide to UK beaches and those recommended for health, safety and facilities.
Directory of sites in the UK for campers and caravanners. Also search for specific requirements eg motor home pitches.
The YHA operates over 200 hostels and other types of affordable accommodation across the UK which are open to all.
All about worldwide youth hostelling (and hostels for groups and families).
Apply for your EHIC online.
Customs allowances, banned and restricted goods and what to do at Customs.
All about 'Pet Passports' on the DEFRA website.
Holidays which are baby and child friendly and advice for parents travelling with babies and children.
Worldwide backpacker's guide with travel essentials, transport, destinations, hostel reviews and forums.
Holidays, flights, accommodation, and more for people with disabilities or special requirements.