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horsted keynes

Today Horsted Keynes is one of the most serene and peaceful villages in Sussex, but, as Russell Higham discovers, Horsted Keynes was...
hever castle

Jeremy Flint takes camera and pen behind the scenes at Hever Castle, Anne Boleyn’s childhood home, to find out what it’s like...
villages in kent

Annabelle Thorpe discusses the merits of a collection of villages in Kent and Sussex in the High Weald AONB...
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With a new series of Bridgerton almost here, Sally Coffey heads to the City of Bath to experience the enduring charm of...
facts about st patrick

St Patrick – the patron saint of Ireland – is steeped in mythology. Here are 10 things we think we know about the man, known as the "Apostle of Ireland".

Discover some fascinating facts about St David, Wales’ patron saint.
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Historic Middlethorpe Hall & Spa offers country-house comfort close to the city. Here's your chance to win a stay there

Enter our competition for your chance to win this fabulous prize Ettington Park, the only AA 4 Red Star...

In December, alongside our sister brands Scotland Magazine and BRITAIN, we're collaborating with some fabulous British brands to bring you our very special 12 days...
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British towns and villages often have their own quirky traditions, and few display them quite as ardently as Olney on Pancake Day,...

Made up of the old counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, and Lancashire North of the Sands (Furness), there are some long-standing and unusual...

We round up the top ten not-to-be-missed Christmas crackers in the capital
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Accommodation

Top Withens, Haworth

Explore Britain's best romantic literary escapes, inspired by the poetry, love stories and lives of some of our most-loved literary heroes EMILY BRONTE'S WUTHERING HEIGHTS Explore the rambling, desolate...
things to do in York

Few cities wear their past with as much pride as York, says Sally Coffey. Here is our guide to the best things...

Great British Buildings

harewood house, chippendale furniture

Jeremy Flint meets the people tasked with caring for the historic pieces, including an incredible selection of Chippendale furniture in the collection...

Cities & Towns

Britain’s Best Luxury Hotels 2024 is a brand-new annual guide celebrating the pinnacle of British hospitality, get your copy now!

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Despite the buttoned-up stereotype, Britons are responsible for some of the world’s greatest love affairs in history. Martha Alexander presents her top six, for...

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There’s a wholesome honesty to the food traditions of the Heart of England, Lara Dunn discovers as she tastes her way around...
pembrokeshire

Sally Coffey visits a favourite spot in Pembrokeshire for welly walks, coastal views, open fires, and a cosy-cottage stay

Taking a journey back to the golden age of travel, Clare White enjoys the night train to Oxford and back again

Clare Gogerty takes us on a tour of the little-known county of Herefordshire, which could well be England’s best-kept secret

Christmas at Windsor Castle has begun. Visitors to the historic castle from now until Christmas will be able to see the...
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