South Places of Interest

the mary rose

Mark Rowe tells the story of Henry VIII’s cherished ship, the Mary Rose, lost to the sea for centuries before being reclaimed...

Jeremy Flint goes inside Blenheim Palace to meet Julian Newman, the man tasked with looking after the dozens of historic clocks...

For those that enjoy the treat of an afternoon tea, silver cake stands piled high with pastries, freshly-baked cakes and dainty finger sandwiches, there...

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.

Donate now to help restore Charleston, former home of Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell and East Sussex outpost for the Bloomsbury group

Vicky SartainPay a visit to this fascinating museum in Oxford, which sheds new light on its prehistoric treasuresMuseum of Natural History, OxfordThe city of...

Vicky SartainOne of the UK’s three operating bases for the Royal Navy, Portsmouth dockyards are steeped in history. The oldest dry dock in the...

Vicky SartainChawton is where Jane Austen spent the latter part of her life, and her home at the heart of the village is now...

Explore the history of Stonehenge, a prehistoric wonder and one of Britain’s most famous historical landmarks.

Angharad MoranIn the 1930s, the pretty village of Avebury, partially encompassed by the stone circle of this World Heritage Site, was witness to the...