England

England became a unified state in AD 927 and, since the 15th century, has had a significant impact on the wider world, developing the English language, the Anglican Church, and English law – the basis for the common law legal systems of many other countries around the world. Its beautiful and varied countryside is interspersed with quaint villages and cosmopolitan cities including the capital, London.
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Get five-star luxury by Kensington Palace at the Baglioni

If you are planning a visit to the Princess Diana exhibition at Kensington Palace, then book into the nearby five-star Baglioni Hotel, which is running a special ‘Royal Visit’ package.

Houses of Parliament c1900. Credit: Parliamentary Archives

London History Day launches

On Wednesday 31 May (the date Big Ben first started keeping time) England’s capital will celebrate the first ever London History Day, recognising the extraordinary history and heritage of this great city

Pensthorpe Natural Park in Fakenham, Norfolk

9 secret gardens of East Anglia

Barbara Segall and Marcus Harpur have found some of the finest privately owned gardens for their book, Secret Gardens of East Anglia. Each garden is distinctive. Hoverton includes an ice well. At Pensthorpe, there are flamingos. At…

Secret Cottage, the Cotswolds

The best Cotswolds tours 2017

Want to get to the heart of rural life in the British countryside? Then book on to one of these wonderful Cotswolds tours and courses

Hastings, East Sussex, battle of hastings, 1066, England, cinque port

Hastings: the reinvention of a historic town

There’s more to this East Sussex town than the Battle of Hastings – alongside the history you’ll find a vibrant seaside scene, with an exciting new pier, restaurants and galleries

Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square

Manchester City Guide

The proud northwest English city of Manchester was built on the textile industry and thrives today as a centre of culture, sport and heritage

Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington, London, Open House London

London 2017: top 10 things to do

Plan the perfect holiday to Britain’s capital with our recommendations for some of the highlights of London’s cultural life in 2017.

Emanuel, Princess Diana

Discover Princess Diana’s style at Kensington Palace

A fabulous exhibition of fashion icon Princess Diana’s stunning outfits explores her public style at her former home, Kensington Palace.

City Guide: Canterbury, the historic home of the Church of England

A significant settlement since the Roman times and the home of the Church of England, historic Canterbury is the jewel in Kent’s crown.

South Banks

Explore London’s Southbank

For the best culture in the capital, London’s South Bank still reigns supreme. We take in the sights and sounds.