A change of scene

Poldark in Cornwall Famous for its unmistakable mining views, Cornwall is the perfect rambling paradise.

The Poldark Trail with Hallagenna Riding School leads you across the wild stretches of Bodmin Moor, trekking past the looming granite Tors and the ruins of ancient settlements. Fill up on a hearty pub lunch on the trek, or book a picnic to take with you.

If you’d like more of Poldark you can also head west to Porthgwarra, where you’ll find the romantic former fishing cove the show was filmed in for a week.

After your ramble, check into the historic Royal Gen Hotel where the surrounding countryside, indoor pool and in-house spa treatments will relax and unwind you. Spring is here so why not take a break to the beautiful South West of England suggests LOUIE KENYON CROCKETT Museums in Bath Bath has 13 museums ready to pique your fancy. The Fashion Museum and the Jane Austen Centre are a must, and you’ll find science in the BRLSI and the Bath Medical Museum, and even American history in the American Museum.

Stay at the 17th century Antrobus Hotel which has been host to television programmes and films including Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple, and was where The Beatles stayed while filming Help! on Salisbury Plain. Or relax in the nearby tranquil George Hotel with its modern-style décor. Puzzlewood in Gloucestershire An ancient forest full of ruins awaits in Puzzlewood and the Forest of Dean. This magical English forest has many claims to fame.

Most recently used as a sprawling forest planet in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Puzzlewood has also seen the cast of Merlin, Harry Potter and Doctor Who walk along its grounds.

Book yourself in to the cosy London Inn, where you can tuck into traditional pub grub and relax in the secluded garden. Find more holiday ideas at: VisitEngland.com