If you’re looking to keep the kids entertained this Easter holiday, we’ve pulled together our top 30 activities to keep them occupied, whatever the weather. You’ll see that the Easter Bunny has been busy hiding eggs, but there’s much more going on including 10p swimming sessions, craft workshops, woodland walks and much more.

More than 85 percent of people across Yorkshire are considering taking up an outdoor hobby in 2026, signalling a growing shift away from screens and towards time outside. A UK-wide poll of adults found hiking and walking is set to be the nation’s most popular outdoor pursuit, with more than a quarter (26 percent) saying they want to spend more time on foot next year.

In a month in which a similar bee clasp to that of Napoleon’s housed at Levens Hall and Gardens went under the hammer in the auction room, the Cumbrian visitor attraction is urging visitors not to overlook the joys of its house. Many visitors find it difficult to tear themselves away from the glorious gardens to step indoors.

Connecting with nature and its wondrous wildlife and birdlife is therapeutic for our health, bringing a wealth of rewards and an enormous wellbeing boost. With almost 630 species of birdlife in the UK alone, the opportunities and magnificent backdrops to enjoy this leisurely pursuit are plentiful – whether it be the golden eagles in Scotland or ravens on the cliffs at Land’s End. Our Time for Life Correspondent, Sharon Cain, and photographer, Steve Hare, have been exploring in Northumberland – an acclaimed bird watchers utopia.

Every summer, sunglasses are a must-have for holidays, day trips, and outdoor fun. Yet, research has found sunglasses are the number one item lost outside the home, leading to inconvenient, unsustainable, and wasteful replacements.

As the UK's biggest festival takes place next week, an addiction recovery expert has listed seven tips for those wishing to enjoy the festival without alcohol. Around 200,000 people are expected to attend Glastonbury this year, many of whom may wish to experience the festival sober.

Newborn lambs, daffodils and chocolate galore mark the beginning of the Easter holidays for parents across Cumbria. To give you a helping hand, we’ve pulled together our favourite activities to keep the kids occupied, whatever the weather.

Improved reliability and extra buses are being introduced to help residents and tourists explore more of Cumbria this summer.