Travel and Retreats

Travel and retreats in the UK and across the world. Our contributors offer tips about Oberammergau, how to ski without it costing the earth, where to find isolated and woodland retreats, and how to enjoy a pilgrimage when time is short.

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Malcolm Guite: Poet’s Corner

Perhaps holidays are not so secular after all, writes Malcolm Guite

27 Jun 2025

Railway Mission calendar inspires pilgrimage

A RAILWAY MISSION calendar sent out by the national chaplaincy team has inspired a member of staff at Margate station to embark on a railway pilgrimage of her own: a journey to all 12 of its iconic locations during 2025 as the UK railway system marks its 200th anniversary

06 Jun 2025

Travel and retreats: Where to find inspiration for 2025 holidays

Christine Miles examines the destinations on offer from Christian travel companies

24 Jan 2025

Travel and retreats: A view beyond the border

24 Jan 2025

Travel and retreats: In search of painted walls

24 Jan 2025

Travel and retreats: In pursuit of hidden riches in Heraklion

24 Jan 2025

Travel and retreats: A rugged island sanctuary

24 Jan 2025

Travel and retreats: Somewhere to clear your head

24 Jan 2025

Book review: Highways and Byways: A European pilgrimage by Nicholas Schofield

24 Jan 2025

Book review: Bradley’s Railway Guide: A journey through two centuries of British railway history, 1825-2025

29 Nov 2024

Book review: Wayfarer: On trauma, healing and finding your path by Phoebe Smith

18 Oct 2024

Diary: Mark Oakley

13 Sep 2024