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Joanne O'Connor

Joanne O'Connor is the Guardian's assistant travel editor

November 2017British boltholesNorth House, Cowes, Isle of Wight: hotel reviewInformal, tasteful (only slightly nautical decor), with cracking views over the Solent and a great restaurant to

boot, this island townhouse stay won’t disappoint24 Nov 2017 11.00 CET…… commentsOctober 2017Shalom, Canvey! Welcome to the promised landIn search of a new life and cheaper housing, a number

of London’s orthodox Jews are relocating to Canvey Island in Essex. But far from being a clash of cultures, the Haredi and Canveyite communities are finding plenty of shared history. Joanne

O’Connor heads to the coast to hear their stories8 Oct 2017 10.00 CEST…… commentsSeptember 2017This much I knowJulia Donaldson: ‘I don’t want to say I’m sick of The Gruffalo’The author, 69,

tells Joanne O’Connor about sensible relationships, her sense of loss, writing songs about hats and the Ugly Five2 Sept 2017 15.00 CEST…… commentsAugust 2017Dover soul: a new walking trail

on the Kent coastThere’s more to the world’s busiest passenger port than ferries and military history – it is looking forward with a new architectural walking trail along the Kent coast. We

get a preview20 Aug 2017 11.00 CEST…… commentsJuly 2017Southend-on-Sea: the arty way is EssexPaul O’Grady obviously hasn’t visited Southend for a while … The resort where the East End still

goes for old-fashioned seaside fun now has a thriving arts scene, too23 Jul 2017 08.00 CEST…… commentsJune 2017Window shopping: an amazing British modern classic house in Essex11 Jun 2017

07.00 CEST…… commentsGiles Duley: ‘I stood on those Lesbos beaches in floods of tears’3 Jun 2017 20.00 CEST…… commentsMay 2017From Kubrick’s dystopia to creative hub – London’s new town is

reborn14 May 2017 01.04 CEST…… commentsActivity holidays for single-parent families6 May 2017 12.00 CEST…… commentsApril 2017Great Brittany: discovering the Crozon peninsula30 Apr 2017 08.00

CEST…… commentsHow tiny homes in the woods became a dream destination30 Apr 2017 01.05 CEST…… commentsTop 10 UK guided walks and tours for families28 Apr 2017 07.30 CEST…… comments10 of the

best British farm attractions6 Apr 2017 07.30 CEST…… commentsJanuary 201720 of the best family campsites in EuropeWith great restaurants, beautiful locations and lots of activities and

entertainment, these sites offer all the fun but none of the hassle of traditional camping28 Jan 2017 08.00 CET…… commentsDecember 201610 more of the UK’s best small towns: readers’ travel

tipsReaders had so much to say about our 10 of the best small UK towns for winter breaks article, we’ve put together a new list based on their recommendations13 Dec 2016 07.30 CET……

commentsNovember 201610 of the best small UK towns for winter breaksThe historic buildings, modern restaurants, cosy pubs and independent shops of these towns banish any notions of a

backwater. And they sparkle in the Christmas season – perfect for a weekend break or day trip19 Nov 2016 08.00 CET…… commentsOctober 2016This much I knowJoan Bakewell: I wa

sn’t insulted by the ‘thinking man’s crumpet’ label8 Oct 2016 15.00 CEST…… commentsCould free InterRail passes have averted Brexit?Joanne O'Connor6 Oct 2016 14.49 CEST…… commentsSeptember

201650 of the best UK cottages for Christmas and New YearSorry to mention it just as the long, hot summer draws to a close, but unless you hurry it will be too late to bag a festive cottage.

Here are our choices for romance, partying, winter walks and great pubs17 Sept 2016 08.00 CEST…… commentsAugust 2016Visit Britain and Northern IrelandThe delta on London’s doorstep: a walk

around the Thames estuaryThe coast from Southend to Sheppey is an atmospheric landscape of big skies, historic forts and nature reserves. And the Thames Estuary Path makes it easy to walk an

area that inspired painters, Dickens and Dr Feelgood4 Aug 2016 07.30 CEST…… commentsAbout 515 results for Joanne O'Connor1234...