Events

facts about st patrick

St Patrick – the patron saint of Ireland – is steeped in mythology. Here are 10 things we think we know about the man, known as the "Apostle of Ireland".

British towns and villages often have their own quirky traditions, and few display them quite as ardently as Olney on Pancake Day,...

Made up of the old counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, and Lancashire North of the Sands (Furness), there are some long-standing and unusual...

We round up the top ten not-to-be-missed Christmas crackers in the capital

Remember remember the 5 November with our pick of this year’s best firework displays and Bonfire Night celebrations across the UK.

picnics

So much more than merely dining alfresco, in Britain picnics offer an insight into the British psyche says Sally Coffey

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place on Saturday 6 May 2023, at Westminster Abbey. A spectacular day watched by...

yeoman warders

To mark the new reign of King Charles III, the Tower of London's Yeoman Warders, often known as 'Beefeaters', have received new uniforms The Yeoman...

garrison chapel

Henrietta Easton reports on the transformation of the Garrison Chapel into a public space showcasing the Prince’s Foundation’s commitment to sustainability and heritage crafts Once serving its...

celtic music

As part of our Celtic Britain special, our editor Sally Coffey gives us the low down on how Celtic music can be enjoyed across the...