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WELCOME TO Britain magazine, the home of all things that are quintessentially British. Each issue is packed with features that showcase the best of what Britain has to offer - history, personalities, grand estates, quaint villages, inns, pubs, shopping, sightseeing, and much more…

The official magazine, Britain is the definitive guide for visitors and domestic explorers.

Highlights from the Feb/Mar 2010 issue include:

Elementary, my dear Watson
We explore the locations associated with Britain's best-loved fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, as the latest film adaptation hits the big screen.

Battles, boundaries and nature's bounty
Discover the spectacular ruined abbeys, world-class fishing and majestic market towns of the Scottish Borders, once a battlefield for the Scottish and English.

A Prince's fantasy palace
Step inside the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, for a riot of style and colour designed by John Nash for the Prince Regent.

Royal Retreats
Feel like royalty with a stay at hotels, B&Bs and inns associated with kings and queens.

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Recent articles

  Daleks go under the hammer (in: Editor's choice)
Feb 3, 2010
Dalek
Models and costumes from Dr Who are going under the hammer at Bonhams in London. You could give the shirt on your back to buy the shirt off David Tennant's in this sale of BBC memorabilia – or it might be a bargain!
  Knightsbridge hideaways (in: Where to stay)
Feb 2, 2010
Doorman at The Capital
"GUESTS WANT three things: a big smile at the door, comfy beds and fluffy towels," says Kate Levin of The Capital and Levin Hotels in London's Knightsbridge. And an award-winning restaurant can be quite welcome, too.
  Bag an Asprey classic (in: Style)
Jan 13, 2010
MAKE SURE YOU'RE first in line for the latest bag from British brand Asprey – the 1781. Luxurious, spacious, and with an equally exclusive price tag, this is arm candy at its finest. 
  The 90s are vintage at Selfridges (in: Style)
Jan 12, 2010
AS WE ENTER a new decade, London superstore Selfridges takes a look back at the now 'vintage' era of the 1990s. Its Concept Store (open instore until 29 Jan) showcases the most coveted items designed and produced between 1990-1999.
  Hear the call of the Vikings in York (in: What to see & do)
Jan 12, 2010
HUNDREDS OF VIKINGS descend on the city of York each year for the renowned JORVIK Viking Festival. This year – the 25th anniversary – a brutal battle on 20 Feb forms the finale. Do not miss it!
  A Prince's fantasy palace (in: Travel)
Jan 11, 2010
STEP INSIDE THE Royal Pavilion, Brighton, for a riot of style and colour – from the awe-inspiring Banqueting Room to the ornate Saloon – designed by John Nash for the Prince Regent.
  Hooray Henley at Hotel du Vin (in: Where to stay)
Jan 11, 2010
WHETHER YOU'RE LOOKING for a riverside retreat from which to enjoy the annual Henley Royal Regatta, or just a weekend break in this picturesque pocket of Oxfordshire, Hotel du Vin Henley-on-Thames fits the bill. Laura Latham reports...
  Discover Sherlock Holmes' Britain with VisitBritain (in: Editor's choice)
Jan 8, 2010
SHERLOCK HOLMES, the new Guy Ritchie film is currently entertaining cinema audiences around the globe. VisitBritain joins forces with Warner Bros Pictures to invite you to discover Sherlock Holmes’ Britain – Past and Present.
 
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