Heritage

Glyndebourne Festival

Each summer, Glyndebourne Festival, an integral part of the British Season, takes place among the undulating hills of the South Downs in East Sussex...

National Trust, Cliveden, chamber

A historic chamber below Cliveden, in Berkshire, is opening for the first time in 30 years, and the National Trust is inviting visitors to help solve the mystery of its past, which continues to baffle experts.

Bampton cottage

In an excerpt from her latest book, More Cotswolds Memoirs, Diz White explores how Downton Abbey’s popularity has helped with the preservation and conservation of England’s ancient buildings... Much...

Thatched pub

In the latest issue of Discover Britain, we explore the history of the pub sign and the meanings behind some of Britain’s most popular pub...

HMS Victory, Nelson, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has unveiled the biggest change in the way HMS Victory is presented to the visiting public in almost a century. Here, we explode five myths about the famous ship.

Ely Cathedral silhouetted at sunset. Credit: VisitBritain

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...

Iron Bridge, Shropshire, English Heritage

English Heritage is to undertake its single largest conservation project with a major repair of the Iron Bridge in Shropshire

There is nothing more warming on a cold winter’s day than a wee dram of whisky. We look at its history and pick some of...

Hidden hoards from Britain’s past are also the subject of a fascinating new display of coins and medals at The British Museum.

Britain’s beautiful landscapes can brighten even the coldest of days. This winter, wrap up warm and head to one of the National Trust’s beautiful...