History

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.

The Long Walk at Windsor Castle. Credit: VisitBritain

Restoration England was one of the most exhilarating periods in English history, a brief but brilliant flowering of artistic and literary talent only equalled...

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...

The home Romantic poet William Wordsworth called “the loveliest spot that man hath ever found”, Dove Cottage in Grasmere, has won an almost £5m grant to improve its visitor experience.

The shortlisted designs for a new £4m bridge to Tintagel Castle in Cornwall have been revealed

From the first-ever National Trust book festival to guided walks through Beatrix Potter’s beloved Lake District countryside, 2016, marking 150 years since her birth,...

It’s 400 years since William Shakespeare met his demise. The latest issue of Discover Britain takes the cue to revisit his hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon, and...

As Remembrance Day approaches, a new book tells the stories of soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross for valour

From Queen Victoria to Sir Winston Churchill, all the greatest Britons have worn a Christys' hat. Discover Britain interviews Christys' managing director Steve Clarke...

“The sofa cushions are soft underneath you, the fire is well alight, the air is warm and stagnant. In these blissful circumstances, what is...