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St Andrew

So celebrate St Andrew’s Day today, we unearthed some home truths about Scotland’s national saint.
Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire

With the indulgences of Christmas and new year behind us, there’s no better way to blow away the cobwebs than a walk in wonderful National Trust property.
The Bayeux Tapestry, Battle of Hastings

October 14 this year marks the 950th anniversary of this cataclysmic event. Ahead of the celebrations we have unearthed seven facts you may not know about this famous event.
Wye valley, autumn

A hidden gem spanning England and Wales and the three counties of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire, Wye Valley and Forest of Dean is beautiful any time of year but, in autumn, its rich landscape comes alive with spectacular colour.
Balmoral, queen

Where does the monarch really enjoy spending her time? Here we take a look at the homes and landscapes known to be beloved of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
St Paul's Cathedral. Credit: VisitBritain

The most famous fire in history, the Great Fire of 1666 is part of British folklore. Here we round up 10 fascinating facts about the Great Fire of London.

You don't need an excuse to indulge in the delights of an Afternoon Tea but from 8 to 14 August, it’s Afternoon Tea week making it positively compulsory. So, here, we list just a few of the ways you can raise a tea cup to celebrate this great British institution at some of our loveliest hotels.

Taking place at the All England Club in London, the Wimbledon Championships run for two weeks – this year from June 27 to July 10 – and attract over 500,000 spectators. Here we take look at some fun facts about one of the biggest sporting shows on earth.

It will soon be time to experience nature waking up from its winter slumber and a stroll in a National Trust garden is sure to dazzle and amaze.

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’ve gone in search of some great mothers from British history who have passed on their extraordinary talent, drive and ambitions to their equally famous daughters.