Central Places of Interest

There’s a wholesome honesty to the food traditions of the Heart of England, Lara Dunn discovers as she tastes her way around...

Clare Gogerty takes us on a tour of the little-known county of Herefordshire, which could well be England’s best-kept secret

wild swimming spots in Britain

At the temperatures rise, it's time to find the best spots in Britain for wild swimming, al fresco. Discover Britain presents our top five

You’re never too far from water in Warwickshire and here are ten wonderful ways to enjoy it on your next visit Gentle towpath rambles, cycling...

The Derbyshire Dales are the lush, green heart of the Midlands. Steve Pill explores a landscape rich in industrial heritage, literary inspiration and glorious views The...

As the nation gears up for a year of celebrations to mark the enduring influence of Britain’s greatest writer, we’ve gathered together some the places to celebrate Shakespeare.

The University of Cambridge, founded in 1209, is the second oldest university in the English-speaking world and many of its colleges, which span the 13th to the 20th century, are architectural gems

Iron Bridge, Shropshire, English Heritage

English Heritage is to undertake its single largest conservation project with a major repair of the Iron Bridge in Shropshire

This summer marks 300 years since the death of Louis XIV. It is, then, fitting that Boughton House in Northamptonshire should play host to...

The jagged outline of the remains of Kenilworth Castle calls out to be explored and slowly reveals a historic royal love story to those...