The MV Kestrel has been taking boat tours out from Enniskillen on Lower Lough Erne for as long I can remember. We were brought out as primary schoolchildren on a geography field trip and I was recently a passenger for a civilised stag party. It’s popular for a reason: the tour (adults £15, under-12s £11) passes the old alma mater of Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett (Portora Royal School), and stops at the sixth-century monastic settlement on Devenish island. The silence out here has to be heard (or rather not heard) to be believed. The lough is beautiful regardless of the weather – and with this being Fermanagh, if you don’t like the weather just give it 10 minutes. Tom
A fun-packed day on Glasgow’s riverside
The Riverside Museum was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Photograph: Joseph King/Alamy
My family loves a day trip to Glasgow’s Riverside Museum (free entry) on the north bank of the Clyde, quite near the Kelvingrove art gallery. It’s a great place for all generations to explore, and we love that it has interactive displays for children and a wealth of detail on Glasgow’s technological and industrial past for adults. Quite often there will be pop-up events, and the museum regularly runs holiday activities and workshops for families. It also has a purpose-built skateboarding spot outside and just over the Govan footbridge, there is the Maple Leaf, a newly opened artisan bakery that produces Scotland’s best croissants. Katie
Bowled over by Bolsover in Derbyshire
Bolsover Castle. Photograph: Eye35/Alamy
I’ve lived 30 minutes from Bolsover Castle (adults from £15.38, children from £7.65, free for English Heritage members) for more than three years, but only decided to visit when trying to entertain my visiting parents and nephews (aged from two to 75). It was brilliant. The site has gardens and ruins to explore, a wall you can walk on and a castle to climb, but we also loved the interactive activities. In the basement, my nephew was wide-eyed at how his voice echoed through the chambers. Sarah Rose
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A wetland wonder in London
Walthamstow Wetlands. Photograph: Abs/Alamy
Not many Londoners know that there is a real treasure of a nature reserve just 20 minutes from the city centre by tube, perfect for a free family day out. The Walthamstow Wetlands is a protected area in the Lee valley, easily reached via Tottenham Hale station. I often spend a day there with my kids in spring and summer. We make up a picnic together, take a bird guide, a flask of tea and a pair of binoculars each. That, and a sense of curiosity and appreciation, is all you need for a great family day out. My teenagers especially enjoy the circular bird walk, viewing platforms and hides to enjoy unusual wildlife. There are also guided walks and talks about the wildlife. Nigel
Hidcote’s gardens. Photograph: Nick Hatton/Alamy
Inspired by a family reading of Laurie Lee’s As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, we decided to follow his footsteps and have a walking day in the Cotswolds. It was brilliant. The sweet rolling hills stretching from Broadway to Bourton-on-the-Water are easy on the feet and easy on the eye for youngsters, parents and grandparents alike. The paths are well signposted and straying into little villages like the Slaughters – with their honey-coloured houses, village greens, pubs and tea rooms – is a joy. And don’t miss the National Trust’s Hidcote and Upton House for heavenly buildings, gardens and views over the Cotswolds. Nicoletta
Be inspired by Isaac Newton in Lincolnshire
The apple tree at Isaac Newton’s home is still alive. Photograph: Martin Bache/Alamy
The National Trust’s Woolsthorpe Manor (adults from £15, children from £7.50), with its mix of history, science and a great picnic spot, has everything for a brilliant outing. It’s where Isaac Newton grew up and sheltered from the plague, and the house tells this story in a fascinating, family-friendly way. The gardens are a beautiful and peaceful spot to enjoy an ice-cream – next to the famous apple tree, of course. The discovery centre’s activities and experiments are brilliant for budding scientists of all ages. It’s our favourite stop off the A1 – a lovely day out which packs a punch for its small size. Laura K
A green man figure at the Forbidden Corner. Photograph: John Morrison/Alamy
The Forbidden Corner (adults from £16.99, children from £14.99, pre-booked tickets only) on the Tupgill Park estate on the eastern edge of the Yorkshire Dales offers a day of mysteries and surprises. We loved exploring its maze of tunnels, secret doors, strange statues and hidden passages. It’s wonderfully quirky and just as entertaining for adults as for children. We also walked round the estate, discovering the herb garden and Fish Temple. We enjoyed a picnic, but you could eat in the cafe or restaurant. Susanna B
A magical woodland in Gloucestershire
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Puzzlewood (adults from £9.90, children from £8.50) is one of our favourite hidden gems in the UK. Within the ancient Forest of Dean, this magical woodland feels as if you’ve stepped into a fairytale. Our children loved winding through the twisting paths, clambering over mossy rocks and discovering hidden corners, while we enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and spotting TV and film locations. There’s also a small farm, picnic areas and a cafe, making it easy to spend the whole day here. If your family enjoys outdoor adventures with a touch of magic, I can’t recommend Puzzlewood highly enough. Susanna Callaghan
A country park in Bedfordshire
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Rushmere country park in Bedfordshire is our favourite summer day out. Our boys love the woodland play areas and den-building, while the walking trails through the trees are perfect even on hot days because there is plenty of shade. We usually take a picnic and stay the whole day there without spending very much at all. There are wildlife trails, cycling routes and lots of open space for football or games. It feels miles away from everyday life, and is perfect for families wanting an affordable summer adventure. Nicola Hart
Fruit-picking in Surrey
Fruit grown at Crockford Bridge farm is used in gelato on sale in its barn
When my family needs an easy summer day out, we head to Crockford Bridge farm in Surrey to fill our baskets with juicy strawberries, raspberries and rhubarb before rewarding ourselves with homemade gelato from local favourites Gelateria Danieli, served in the Wilding Barn. There are up to 24 flavours – some made using fruit grown on the farm – plus excellent vegan sorbets. Afterwards, the children can burn off any remaining energy in the playground. We leave with sticky fingers, punnets of fruit and the feeling we’ve made the most of a summer afternoon. Carrie
A Loose Women panellist spoke about her health problems after rushing for help before the live show.
The Loose Women presenters addressed dentist troubles (Image: ITV)
Loose Women panellist Jane Moore has revealed she rushed to medics for help before a live show.
The panellist joined Christine Lampard, Judi Love and GK Barry on Friday’s programme, where the presenters were discussing dentist appointments.
At one point after a break, Christine teased: “Do you fear losing your teeth as dentists warn they’re overwhelmed?” before jokingly adding: “Jane is here to tell us all about nearly having to rush a dentist onto the studio floor, that was only a couple of weeks ago… it was touch and go, wasn’t it?”
Laughing it off, Jane explained that she had turned up to the studio one morning, and as she was eating, a tooth “fell” into her mouth.
“I thought, ‘What the hell’s that?'” she went on, saying the others had been laughing at her during their morning meeting.
Jane continued: “So I then had to get on a bike and go to the dentist in the middle of the meeting, he was on holiday!
“Anyway, it was a whole thing, so I came back with the tooth, got some gummy stuff and literally put it in.
“People might have noticed – I’m normally quite gobby – [but] I barely said a word. I thought, if I say anything slightly emphatic, my tooth is going to go!”
She added that her loose tooth resulted from receding gums, and she’s now waiting to get it properly fixed after a temporary solution.
This comes after fellow ITV star Kate Garraway made an emergency dash to a dentist after her teeth fell out moments before Good Morning Britain.
She later took to Instagram to explain she’d had an “unfortunate collision” resulting in two front teeth getting cracked.
She said: “Letting you in on the horror behind the scenes on Monday’s show…
“After an unfortunate collision with a taxi window at the weekend I cracked my two front teeth caps.. of course. They then fell out just before going on air.
“All I can say is it’s hard to appear young and cool in front of a whole new team of trendy producers when you are reduced to gluing your teeth on with denture fixative at three in the morning!!!”
Kate continued: “An emergency trip to the dentist means now I have a temporary set of fake teeth … but they are soooo massive.
“Just hoping they hold for @gmb tmrw from 6am with @richardmadeleyofficial – glue at the ready!”
Loose Women airs weekdays from 12.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Russell Arrowsmith has not been in contact with friends or family (Jam Press/Nicky Arrowsmith)
A man has vanished while on a stag do in Spain, leaving his wife and friends concerned. Russell Arrowsmith disappeared from the group during their trip for his friends’ pre-wedding celebration.
His wife Nicky lost contact with him before his friends called her to say they had lost him. Russell vanished around 4pm on May 21. He was last seen near the 3-star Hotel Gala Placidia in Benidorm, Alicante, Spain.
Russell, from Doncaster, is believed to have been wearing a pink or black t-shirt at the time he went missing. He is described as having mid-length curly dark hair with a beard. Russell is around 5ft8 and is of a slim build.
The scaffolder started his own business in June last year, with his son Riley also joining him. Both his wife Nicky and his sister Jennifer are pleading with locals and Brits abroad to keep an eye out for him.
His partner is now on her way out to Benidorm to help aid the search. Nicky said: “He was on a stag do but left the group and no one can find him. They’ve rang me to fly out, so I’m on my way there now.
“Can everyone keep an eye out for my husband. He’s been missing since 4pm today (21 May). If you see him please send me location.”
