Robson Green's Weekend Escapes

Robson is joined by his Uncle Matheson as the pair head to the Lake District. Taking the scenic route and Matheson’s four border collies for company, the adventure begins in the gullies and ravines near Honister for some Ghyll scrambling, before they sleep in a yurt, take a lesson in textile art in Buttermere and visit Long Meg and Her Daughters, one of the biggest neolithic stone circles in England.

Robson meets up with screen star Lee Ingleby in the historic city of Durham before the pair head deep into the Weardale countryside. The pair sample a forest fitness class in Hamsterley Forest and take control of a Rolls Royce-powered train at the Weardale railway before heading to their digs on a local farm. After a night of listening to nature, they take on a raft-building course in a disused quarry.

Robson is joined by Faye Tozer from Steps as they head inland to the Breamish and Ingram valleys, a lesser-known part of beautiful north west Northumberland. Faye, who moved to the region more than a decade ago, is known for her footwork as a dancer, so Robson thinks he’s found her the perfect activity by introducing her to rock climbing. Next, they travel to the banks of the River Breamish to enjoy the peace and quiet and take a watercolour class with a local artist. After quieting the mind with their creative pursuits, it’s time to move the body, and Robson surprises a group of local line dancers with his celebrity guest. After saying goodbye to Faye, Robson makes his way to his overnight accommodation near the village of Branton. On the final day of his escape, Robson joins local walking guide Dave Harris-Jones for a short hike through the Breamish valley. A picnic at the top of Wether Hill ends the actor’s quest - for now - to feed the mind, body and soul.

The actor is joined by his footballing hero, Shola Ameobi - a former striker with Newcastle United. The road trip to Beadnell is the perfect setting for a chat about Shola's childhood and his career with the city's famous football club. Once at Beadnell Bay, Robson challenges this sporting hero to a wing foiling session and lures him inland to an outdoor ballet session. Robson then spends the night in a hand-built hut before meeting up with wildlife photographer Trai Anfield to learn the art of capturing the perfect shot of a bird in flight.

Celebrity chef Kenny Atkinson is Robson’s guest at the picturesque border fishing village of St Abbs. Robson introduces Kenny to a local farm shop to gather ingredients for dinner before taking him on a wildlife watching boat trip to look at the bird colonies living in, and on, the cliffs of St Abb’s Head. Before Kenny heads back to his kitchen, he shows Robson how to cook the perfect steak using a portable stove. The next day, Robson signs up for a pottery class claimed to help cultivate a sense of well-being.

Robson is joined by his brother David and uncle Matheson for a two-day break on a canal boat in the Yorkshire Dales. Taking the cross-country route, they marvel at the Ribblehead Viaduct and learn to navigate the Leeds-Liverpool canal, with its locks and swing bridges, in a downpour. After a spot of fishing and family competition, Robson lines up an abseiling challenge for former scaffolder David at the famous Cow and Calf.

Robson is reunited with acting pal Mark Benton for a back-in-time weekend away. The pair leave the horsepower behind for an actual horse-drawn caravan as they pass through the back lanes of the Eden Valley. In Ullswater, they get a taster session of tai chi on the sandy lakeside and take a trip across the lake on a steamer

Robson spends time with old friend and actor Kevin Whately. They reminisce about their times growing up in north east England before heading to Alnmouth beach to try their hands at making pictures in the sand at low tide. The pair take to the water when a boat comes in to join a team of sea-going rowers and try their hand at the border pipes. Later, Robson spends the night in a cabin on a farm at Tughall before attempting the art of willow weaving.