Attractions
The King’s coronation 2023: Everything you need to know
The King’s Coronation took place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. Here’s our guide to all the coronation celebration events happening over the next few weeks… When is the King’s coronation? King Charles…
The best events in London: The 2023 hotlist
Diaries at the ready! Here is our curated pick of all the exhibitions, shows, new openings and events in London you won’t want to miss this year The best events in London for 2023 Royal…
Georgian fashion: Undressing the Georgians
From wigs to petticoats, what can Georgian fashion tell us about the period and its people? Words by Felicity Day What was Georgian fashion? From towering, feather-topped wigs and embroidered frock-coats to ribbon-tied bonnets and…
Crown Jewels of England: The etiquette of what to wear
Royal crowns, robes and ceremonial regalia have been kept at the Tower of London for more than 600 years. Do you know what items of the Crown Jewels of England should be used when?
Snowdonia National Park: Here be dragons
The wild and magical landscapes of Snowdonia National Park in North Wales are steeped in myth and legend. Here, we explore more… Wales has a strong storytelling tradition, and every schoolchild knows by heart the…
Sir Christopher Wren: Life and legacy
Christopher Wren – astronomer, mathematician, physicist and inventor – is best known as the architect of St Paul’s Cathedral, one of Britain’s most iconic buildings Words: Neil Jones Sir Christopher Wren’s legacy One evening in…
The most romantic castles in England
From the haunting beauty of isolated ruins to the majesty of some of Britain’s most ostentatious buildings, here are some of the most romantic castles in England
WIN a luxury holiday in Britain in 2023/24 worth £5,000!
Enter our Great British holiday competition 2023 for your chance to win a holiday in Britain for two worth up to £5,000, plus free international flights Bigger and better than ever in 2023, our annual…
Top 10 TV and film locations in Britain
Country homes and rugged landscapes make the perfect settings for our favourite TV series and films. From Downton Abbey to Game of Thrones, marvel at the wonder of Britain on the silver screen. Here are…
Chiswick: London’s Villages
THIS WEST LONDON HOTSPOT BOASTS CHARMING FAMILY HOMES, PLENTIFUL PARKS, EXCELLENT SCHOOLS AND A WHOLE LOT OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT – ALL A SHORT COMMUTE FROM THE CITY CENTRE Chiswick’s popularity shows no sign of waning….