Described as ‘the Sistine Chapel of the UK’, the Painted Hall of the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London is undergoing major transformation over the next two years, including the conservation of the amazing Sir James Thornhill’s painted ceiling.
From buzzing cities to Britain’s northern extremities, Scotland is a country that demands to be explored. Here, we roundup 10 of places any visitor should not miss.
From bracing hikes over windswept moorlands to gentle woodland walks, the National Trust has trails to suit all tastes. Here are some of our most colourful walks to inspire you to get out and about this autumn.
The jam must be strawberry and the cream always clotted, dolloped on a crumbly scone and accompanied by a perfectly brewed cup of tea
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The Season has been the social heartbeat of upper-class British society and today a looser series of high-profile events can lay claim to being an essential part of the social life of the elite over the summer. And the good news is they’re not all exclusive affairs.
From accommodating King Henry VIII’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon, as she sought advice on bearing a son to hosting Churchill, Britain’s historic hotels are symbol of our rich heritage.
And as if we need an excuse to pour ourselves a cuppa, today is International Tea Day which seeks to highlight the global tea market, so we’ve a special reason to celebrate.
This St David’s Day we follow in the footsteps of the 6th century bishop who became Wales’s patron saint and visit the beautiful and historic sites connected to his story...
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