Do local people embrace tourism? We’ve launched a campaign called 'Brand New Forest', to encourage support of local businesses. The campaign helps local people to ‘see’ the visitor experience, and understand the economic contribution Third, the opening of Lime Wood Hotel in 2009 – it was such an exciting project. Mark Ash Wood – a beech wood in the centre of the forest near Bolderwood.

enigmatic to me: a quiet place with a somewhat inscrutable character that – compared to, say, Robin Hood settle for an amble amid pop-up galleries and a beguiling half-hour in the company of John Cole, the local He’s busy putting the finishing touches to an eight-foot carving of a wooden fish, and this, I realise bar in the Cod & Lobster, I realise that what charms me the most is not really the ‘art’ itself (very good So when I see that the Lifeboat Station has been turned into a temporary concert hall, with locals belting

A short walking tour with local guide Sarah gives me an insight into its Anglo-Saxon origins and maritime Located on the southern edge of the New Forest, and to the west of Barton-on-Sea and Lymington, it’s I loved the smell from my wood-burning stove, which I fed with eucalyptus logs. The Lamb Inn, which serves good food, is right next door, or three other pubs are within walking distance

For cyclists, you can bring your bike on the train then join the local cycle routes from Ipswich and Woodbridge itself is a great base for exploring some of the most popular local tourist attractions. Stopping to ask locals for directions would often lead to friendly chats, offers of tea and some excellent Amongst the locally sourced dishes I tried were a delicate goat’s cheese tart, made with milk from their Which, according to the locals, makes me a big ‘city softie’.

The farmer’s market was the perfect spot to stock up on local goods including crab and chips, corn on Local sourcing: Bestival makes a genuine commitment to source as much as possible from the local area including food traders, staging and sound equipment, staff, marquees and production vehicles. Exploring a festival’s local area is also a good idea, giving you the chance to support the local economy 15 minutes away is a great little town to stock up on supplies or take a break from the hoards in a local

A reconstructed monk’s cell gives a good idea of life for this austere order, and wildlife is abundant Many have Norman or even Saxon features, with ancient fonts, ceiling bosses and monuments honouring local

the use of art, drama and storytelling as well as living up to its mission to take a pivotal role in local demonstrates once and for all that sustainability is not about sandals and nut cutlets, it is about good Tim is a Trustee, Patron and Board Member of a number of statutory and voluntary bodies both locally He has contributed to The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Observer, The Times, Daily Mail, Observer Food A keen gardener and cyclist, Miranda lives "the Good Life" just outside Bristol with her husband and

Denmark De Danske Statsbaner (DSB) is generally bike-friendly, with special spaces for bikes normally located Bike stands are normally located in the first or last carriage, labelled with a sign, and a bike ticket On GoRail, which travels between Tallinn and Moscow, only folding bikes are allowed. Folding bikes: Travelling by rail around Europe with your bike can be complicated, with every country They are a good investment, since you should be able to take it on almost all trains in Europe free of

and Kindness, and has been the resident kitchen for the city's glitterati since it opened in 1895. locally It has over two hundred stalls producing a colourful array of local produce and specialities from throughout River Erdre, and with breath-taking views over the Château de la Gascherie on the opposite bank, the location www.hotel-nantes-laregate.com Getting around by public transport The city centre is easy enough to get around on foot

anyone wanting a longer trek, you can sign up for a day trip to Brimham Rocks, stopping for tea in the woods Where to eat and drink: If llama trekking is on the more unusual side of Nidderdale’s attractions, a good The restaurant here is renowned in the area – it prides itself on locally sourced food. Mike’s paintings of the local area hang on the walls in the hall – nice keepsakes of a trip to Nidderdale

Reaching the valley floor, a succession of fords and stepping stones crisscrossed a winding brook; a Descending from the moor, I emerged from the woods below Webber’s Post at Horner, passing the delightful House, a B&B with a strong green ethos, where the origins of ingredients are measured not so much in food Built over a century ago as a tailor’s shop, its dark wood panels and quirky room shapes endow it with especially when the open fire roars; with an honesty bar and shelves groaning with games, maps and books on local

Once in Dartmoor, there's a local bus network and some great cycle routes. connecting Haytor Information, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Houndtor Rocks, Manaton village, Becky Falls, Yarner Wood telephoning First Great Western or Cross Country Trains on dedicated numbers, or by heading to your local For information on where to stay, eat, local attractions and outdoor adventure activities, see: Green

producers and markets to find the best local food and drink in this glorious in this glorious protected Moorfield House Hotel Why they say daily specials, at Moorfield House Hotel they really mean special food These drinking holes – lively, serene, stylish or traditional – all dish up tasty and proudly local food The food is pub grub gone local, too – burgers, fish, haggis, pork, steak and (Cairngorms) ale pie, sourced food and drink, nearby visitor attractions and activities, see our Green Traveller's Guide to Cairngorms

as read that every one is making an effort to reduce carbon footprints, encourage recycling and shop local style and ambience (not to mention food) to create unforgettable starting points from which to explore The locally sourced produce. They couldn’t be more different, yet all offer sumptuous locally sourced food, access to the best walking food and drink, nearby visitor attractions and activities, see our Green Traveller's Guide to Cairngorms

Group and private lessons are available, along with lift passes and good-value hire, lesson and pass ski and snowboard hire outlet in Braemar (Victoria Hall, Glenshee Road, Braemar, AB35 5YQ), ideally located EVENTS There’s a lively calendar of events throughout the Cairngorms, from live music, walking and food latest listings see http://visitcairngorms.com/whatson For information on characterful places to stay, local food and drink, and nearby visitor attractions, see our Green Traveller's Guide to Cairngorms National

As part of our Green Traveller's Guide to West Sweden we've picked out a selection of local activities Google map: shows the location and details of all the places to stay, local food and drink, nearby visitor food & drink Yellow = Attractions Purple = Activities Activities in West Sweden Lysekils Ostron Och Join Signe aboard his fishing boat in Lysekil for a tour of a local mussel farm, where you’ll learn how After each adventure-filled day you'll be able to relax in a spacious tipi, cooking your own food over

Rhiannon Batten goes camping in Dalsland, visits a fabulous new treehouse at Falköping, enjoys sumptuous local food, swims the Weather Islands off the west coast of Sweden and canoes around the island of Bassholmen The food, too, is inspired by the surroundings, with sophisticated local, organic menus that include dishes such as potted crayfish from nearby Bohuslän with local vegetables and white fish casserole. wildlife – and to get a welcome glimpse into the local culture, later that day, as we pulled up the

Guide to the Yorkshire Dales, Jane Dunford tries her hand at woodworking and creates a deer out of local is… Along with five others, I’m here on a half-day course, learning to make a forest creature out of local green wood. He’s devised some great schemes – discarded toiletries are given to local churches, which have open days The less formal, colourful Devonshire Brasserie is a treat too – produce for both is sourced as locally

before heading to the main restaurant or outdoor terrace for dinner, where I enjoyed a wonderful, smoked local if you fancy a change of scene then try the warm and welcoming Lord Nelson Pub for a wide choice of local

I’ve joined the NFACV on a sunny morning at Roydon Woods in Setley near Brockenhurst - just one of many Most of our merry band of volunteers are local people, and when we break for lunch and a chinwag, it's machine, iPod docking station and a small fridge, and guests are welcomed by home-baked cupcakes and local Daisybank is a member of the New Forest Green Leaf Scheme and sources as much produce as possible from local

environmental practices in their local area - in the Peak District and Staffordshire. This is because the EQM is a location-based award specifically for the Peak District that enables local Because the award is not limited to traditional tourism businesses but includes for example food and To create distinctive, tasty food menus that reflect the local area and link the visitor to the landscape of place for the customer, but is great for the area’s own economy and local livelihoods.

if you're planning a summer trip it’s advisable to have a check the timetables nearer summer on the local be reserved in advance to avoid disappointment, by calling up the train operator, or heading to your local Whilst most local bus services do not have space to carry bikes, the Snowdon Sherpa S2 has been equipped the few remaining visitor information centres to pick up maps, guides, more information and expert local For information on where to stay, eat, local attractions and outdoor adventure activities, see: Green

the hourly ‘Electric Eel’ service, run by the Broads Authority, which includes a guide pointing out local There are a few main roads to content with, but with a little local advice and a good map, cycling can Few local bus services allow you to take bikes on them, but some boat operators will – contact them in you want to hire a bike once in the Broads, there are several fantastic providers who will give you local Alternatively, you can grab a map, as well as getting the best local advice and information at one of

Delicious food with plenty of organic and local ingredients. A wood pellet system, which is apparently over 90% efficient and uses waste chips from the local saw Warming, home cooked food. Best to book ahead. Address: Le Pleney, Morzine, France. place for couples and families, this uncomplicated restaurant is owned by a couple who serve regional food and specialise in sea food.

The surrounding local villages also mean you can see the mountains while avoiding bustle of the main Savour locally raised and produced food in the comfort of the inner rooms or on the terrace, making the fire, black berry tarts and local cheeses, all to be enjoyed while listened to the soft jazz on the Address: La Cime des Arcs, ARC 2000, 73700 Bourg Saint Maurice Website: Le Savoy Where to visit Local Local meats, polenta, crozets (a local variety of pasta) and alcohols are part of the range of local