Discover Britain

Tyntesfield

Built in 1863 as a home for the Gibbs family, the glorious Gothic Revival Tyntesfield House is a very Victorian creation, but during the Second World...

Queen Victoria, Lady Jane Grey

The latest issue of Discover Britain tells the tale of two queens: one of Britain’s longest-ruling monarchs and the shortest reigning... Until HM the Queen...

The Queen's House, Greenwich

Pit your wits against our brilliant quiz to find out how much you know about Britain’s queens.

Queen of scots film location

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

Eilean Donan

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

Snowdonia

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.

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

Isle of Jura

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

The Pavilion Wall Garden and Spa, Cliveden

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