The Needles on the Isle of Wight - make a point of seeing them!
The Needles are a row of three stacks of chalk, rising about 30m out of the English Channel, at the western end of the Isle of Wight, and marked by a lighthouse at their tip.
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The cheery beauty of the wild Speedwell
The common field speedwell is a rather prolific British wildflower, generally treated as a weed, but bringing a cheery beauty to gardens nonetheless. Its tiny blue flowers can be spotted in many a lawn, appearing for most of the year.
Mullion Cove - scenic harbour on the stormy Lizard coast
Mullion Cove is a picturesque harbour with a small fishing fleet on the west coast of the Lizard Peninsula in south Cornwall within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Cove is accessible by road from Mullion village, 1 mile away, and also lies on the popular South West coast path.
Britain's oldest trees
Ancient trees can be considered as much a part of our heritage as stately homes, cathedrals and works of art. But they arguably don’t get the same protection. It is believed that there are hundreds of very old trees still living, and yet not recorded as significant and properly protected.
Adder - the UK's only venomous snake
The adder is the UK's only venomous (poisonous) snake - although their bites are rare, and hardly ever fatal. A relatively small and broad-set snake, the adder is acclimatised to woodland, heathland and moorland habitats. When spotted, it is often when they are basking in the sunshine!
Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival
Amost every August since 1994, the village of Kettlewell in North Yorkshire has been invaded by an army of whimsical straw men that establish themselves in gardens, on rooftops, and in hidden corners.
Six things to delight and entertain you every day.