This alternative guidebook is a personal ode to the stunning and always intriguing country that is England. A source of inspiration for those travelling across the English regions, this book takes you to more than 340 curious and unexpected places to visit. The aim is to reveal hidden spots that will make you marvel and tell an interesting story, covering an eclectic range of themes such as:

— seaside secrets

— castles you can kip in

— breathtaking hikes

— atmospheric artists’ houses

— restaurants in unusual locations

— and many more.

ELLIE WALKER-ARNOTT is a writer and editor living in Winchester, Hampshire. As Time Out’s former Travel Editor,

she’s explored hundreds of hidden and lesser-known places around the country. She’s also the author of Nostalgic London.

SAM MELLISH is a London-based photographer who has been internationally exhibited and widely published.