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Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey The country house was built c1600, and was the childhood home of the composer Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams in the twentieth century. He donated the house and its grounds to The National Trust in 1944.

Vaughan Williams’ piano on display for the first time

Mar 14, 2016

The piano of one of Britain’s most famous composers, Ralph Vaughan Williams, is on display for the first time at his childhood home, Leith...

The Norman nave of Durham Cathedral, a World Heritage Site, Durham, County Durham, England, UK.

Durham triumphs in English Tourism Week

Mar 11, 2016

The city of Durham has triumphed for a second time in VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar competition.

Martini Library, The Arch London. Credit The Arch London

Escape to… The Arch London

Mar 8, 2016

The Arch London is a stylish haven in the heart of central London. Discover Britain pays a visit... First impressions Tucked away on an elegant residential...

Ely Cathedral silhouetted at sunset. Credit: VisitBritain

Great British cathedrals

Mar 4, 2016

Britain is home to many stunning cathedrals, from the world-famous Canterbury to the home of the Lincoln imp, here are a few others that should be on...

Dovecote in the Orchard at Sissinghurst Castle, Kent, with the Elizabethan Tower seen in the background.

Discover Britain on sale now

Mar 2, 2016

Maybe it’s the time of year but there is a romantic flavour to the spring issue of Discover Britain. Historian Nigel Jones pays a...

Aim for the stars

Jan 27, 2016

For the ultimate foodie holiday, the Michelin Star Trail will give you food for thought – following recently refurbished Michelin Star restaurants throughout Britain...

Watts Studios opening for the first time after restoration

Jan 19, 2016

The studio of one of Britain’s most celebrated 19th-century artists will be open to the public for the first time from 26 January with...

National Trust to breathe new life into Clandon Park

Jan 18, 2016

The National Trust has announced its biggest conservation project in a generation, which will focus upon Clandon Park, an 18th-century stately home in Surrey...