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Durham Castle

The northeast English city boasts a wealth of ancient history and culture. You can even stay in the castle With its medieval castle and cathedral at the...
Ellenborough Park exterior

Kate Harvey takes a weekend break in Ellenborough Park, an opulent Jacobean country estate bordering on the Cotswolds The hotel Although this country house hotel is...
The Shambles in York

The city of York has a long and fascinating medieval history. Here, we offer a whistle-stop guide to take in the key sights from...
Chester's Tudor-style architecture

Town criers, Roman ruins and medieval cafés add atmosphere to the historic city of Chester Following the Roman conquest of Britain, Chester was established on...
Well dressing in Tissington, Derbyshire

Chesterfield's Princess Diana-themed well dressing. Credit: Derby Telegraph Chesterfield caused uproar with its handmade tribute to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, but what...
Chinese Dressing Room, Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire. Credit: Neil Hoyle Photography

From Luton Hoo to Belvoir Castle, here is our pick of five of the best stately homes you can stay in - and at least...
A potter at work at the Wedgwood factory in North Staffordshire. Credit: Images courtesy of Wedgwood

Josiah Wedgwood elevated pottery from everyday necessity to art. Rose Bateman looks back at his life on a plate Beautiful forms and compositions are not...
Twr Mawr lighthouse on Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey, North Wales. Credit: Adam Burton/Alamy

Here we take a look at a few of Wales's legends, including that of King Arthur and the wizard Merlin King Arthur's Labyrinth. Credit: © Crown...
Fowey Hall, Cornwall

From a lighthouse overlooking the Irish Sea to château in a fairytale setting, we highlight five of the best sea view stays in the UK CHATEAU...

In such uncertain and changeable times, it is important to cross borders, embrace other cultures and keep an open mind. Martine Quesnel is one...