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It’s a sure sign that spring is on its way when the dark green shoots of daffodils start to break through the frost-covered ground. Here are some great walks to enjoy the views.

Britain’s Best Luxury Hotels 2024 is a brand-new annual guide celebrating the pinnacle of British hospitality, get your copy now!

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

Enter our latest competition for the chance to explore the wonders of south Warwickshire Home to the world’s most famous playwright, majestic castles and unique...

Enter our latest competition for the chance to enjoy a relaxing stay in a historic highwayman’s hotel Now a luxury four-star hotel and spa on...

Remember remember the 5 November with our pick of this year’s best firework displays and Bonfire Night celebrations across the UK.
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Stuck for ideas to keep the family entertained this month? Here are our top tips for classic, weird and wonderful British events in September,...

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Britain’s Best Luxury Hotels 2024 is a brand-new annual guide celebrating the pinnacle of British hospitality, get your copy now!

Looking for a suitably spooky place to visit or even stay this Halloween? Check out our top five contenders for the most haunted house...

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When flooded with sunlight, Nottingham’s Wollaton Hall is a heavenly jewellery box of delights. Yet the Batman-approved façade hides many historic secrets, says Natalie...

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Facts, figures and stories about the Great Fire of London landmark. If you want to see the impact a disaster can have on a city, look...

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Traditional Cotswold stone cottages and stone footbridge in the Cotswolds village of Lower Slaughter. Credit: Visit Britain

Steeped in history and characterised by its towns and villages built in honey-coloured stone, the Cotswolds has a unique charm, writes Laurence McJannet Two things...

Enter our latest competition for the chance to explore the wonders of south Warwickshire Home to the world’s most famous playwright, majestic castles and unique...

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...

When flooded with sunlight, Nottingham’s Wollaton Hall is a heavenly jewellery box of delights. Yet the Batman-approved façade hides many historic secrets, says Natalie...

Enter our latest competition for the chance to enjoy a relaxing stay in a historic highwayman’s hotel Now a luxury four-star hotel and spa on...

We spoke to Lucy Gibson, Front of House Supervisor, to learn what working in the historic Bodleian Libraries is like. She also gave us...

Juliet Rix discovers the connection between Burghley House in Lincolnshire and the Olympic Games, thanks to the exploits of its athletic former owner and Olympic hurdler...
Hardy's Cottage, the birthplace in 1840 of novelist and poet Thomas Hardy , at Higher Brockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset.

English cottage gardens have a rich history. In medieval times, they contained herbs, fruits, vegetables, a beehive and often livestock, providing nourishment for poor...

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It’s a sure sign that spring is on its way when the dark green shoots of daffodils start to break through the frost-covered ground. Here are some great walks to enjoy the views.

Britain’s Best Luxury Hotels 2024 is a brand-new annual guide celebrating the pinnacle of British hospitality, get your copy now!

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