Horace Walpole was a gifted author and man of letters, yet his most fanciful creation was his second home in London. Nancy Alsop visits...
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Kent in south east England dazzles with more historic houses and castles than any other county. Within a day’s horse ride from London, the Garden of...
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We love finding out where Britain's public-facing ambassadors like to spend their time. We caught up with green-fingered Hannah Button, Horticulturist at Kew Gardens...
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More than just horticultural wonders, England’s historic gardens reveal our changing fashions and interests, as Diana Wright discovers The Prince of Wales has said “a...
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Enter our competition for your chance to win a holiday in Britain for two worth up to £5,000, including free international flights Bagpiping in...

Enter our competition for a chance to win a two-night seaside break in a historic Cinque Port town. Discover Britain has partnered with Visit 1066...
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Sample the wonderful and eccentric traditions that take place in the British capital with our guide to 12 months’ worth of ceremonies, parades and...

The Up Helly Aa festival celebrates Shetland’s Viking heritage in style, yet there is far more to the remote Scottish archipelago than flaming torch...
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Accommodation

From city spa resorts to country sports specialists and remote island B&Bs, the Scottish Hotel Awards have announced their national winners for 2020. We round-up...

In the deep of winter, a weekend away is a necessary indulgence, if only to pause and properly appreciate the beauty of our seasons...

Great British Buildings

The former homes of Britain’s Prime Ministers not only reveal much about political life but also changing tastes and fashions, as Adrian Mourby discovers Minister...

Cities & Towns

Katie Gregory and Steve Pill take a stroll along the prettiest roads in Britain to uncover charming architecture, chequered histories and cinematic vistas Early Morning...

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