Sally Hales

Britain’s historic buildings are packed with history,– not all of it happy. Indeed, some buildings retain a positively spooky air. So if you're looking to give yourself a scare this Halloween, we've round up where you can find freaky thrills and frightful goings ons.

Major art commissions are part of a season of memorial events to mark Armistice Day on November 11 and the end of the Battle of the Somme on 18 November

Britain’s long history and brilliant people are what makes the country great. Here we round up 10 quotes that sum up the nation.

North Wales has been named among the top places in the world to visit in 2017 according to Lonely Planet’s annual Best in Travel list.

If you're free on a Friday night and want to mix culture, creativity, heritage and science with the usual roster of food, drink and music, then head to one of the museum lates – adult-orientated events which see doors flung open after hours for a laid-back introduction to these amazing collections.

How well do you know Britain's history, heritage and landscape? Find out with our fantastic quiz.

Scotland’s national tipple, whisky, is woven into the fabric of the country’s culture and customs.

Jemima Coxshaw eyes up five hotels that are as rich with history as they are with luxury.

This year's Blenheim Palace Festival of Literature, Film and Music sees more than 50 leading figures from the worlds of literature, the arts and politics give talks at the beautiful Oxfordshire stately home.

A new winter nature trail to make the most of the wildlife and landscapes of Norfolk during the colder months has been launched by a hotel and includes a free, expert-led ramble.