Berkshire
Win a luxurious stay on a historic estate
We’re offering you the chance to win a luxurious stay for you and a guest at the historic Monkey Island Estate in Berkshire Berkshire is known for its royal connections, and Monkey Island, near the…
Royal Berkshire: County of Kings
Berkshire’s royal seal of approval stretches back to the time of William the Conqueror. Soak up the ages-old pageantry and ceremony at Windsor Castle, but don’t miss this historic county’s quieter side Royal Berkshire What…
A weekend in Bray
It’s renowned for its Michelin-star restaurants, but this riverside idyll has much more in store It’s not immediately obvious why the 16th-century Thameside village of Bray in Berkshire is one of the world’s gastronomic…
10 beautiful British picnic spots
As the glorious weather continues, we’re packing our hamper and heading to some of the loveliest places in Britain for lunch with a view Brancaster Beach, Norfolk Norfolk isn’t short of stunning beaches, but this…
History of Royal Ascot
The 300-year story of racing at Ascot begins in 1711, when Queen Anne put the idea into motion to pursue her love of horse racing The 300-year story of racing at Ascot begins in 1711, when…
Windsor Castle: The largest inhabited castle in the world
How much do you know about the history of the largest inhabited castle in the world? Though the origins of Windsor Castle go all the way back to 1070 when William the Conqueror ordered the construction…
Video: Downton Abbey star on filming at Highclere
Downton Abbey executive Producer, Gareth Neame and star actor Hugh Bonneville discuss filming at Highclere Castle and explore the massive global appeal of the show’s quintessential Britishness.
Royal Berkshire: in pictures
The leafy county has a first-class royal pedigree as home to Windsor Castle, as well as historic institutions such as Eton College and Ascot Racecourse. We take a look some of its most attractive spots.
Hotel review: The Vineyard, Berkshire
Located within easy reach of one of our nation’s biggest attractions, Highclere Castle, aptly named hotel The Vineyard offers an unrivalled wine selection amid contemporary comfort…
New series of Downton Abbey in 10 photos
Spoiler alert: these images from the new series of everybody’s favourite period drama may hint at some of the plot twists, but we promise not to divulge details