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.

Cities of the Modern Games Tower Bridge London 2012 Olympics

Olympic cities at Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is celebrating the London Olympics in style this summer with a round-the-world tour of the ‘Cities of the Modern Games’

Narnia in Kensington Gardens

A dazzling and dramatic retelling of C.S. Lewis’ classic fantasy novel The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opens in the historic grounds of Kensington Gardens on 8th May

New Forest hideaway

Curl up in the casual English atmosphere of The Pig Country House Hotel, nestled in the heart of the New Forest

Spend the summer in secret Somerset

Nestled between its well-known neighbours of Dorset, Devon and Wiltshire, a sunlit Somerset is the ideal place to spend your spring and summer holidays

William Kate Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Wax Works Madame Tussauds

William and Kate waxworks unveiled

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been immortalised as waxwork figures in the popular Madame Tussauds Museum in London.

Prince Charles and Camilla waxworks Madame Tussauds

7 quirky facts about Madame Tussauds

Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction! Here are 7 interesting facts about London’s famous waxwork museum…

The perfect getaway

A luxurious country retreat with sweeping views over manicured gardens down to the Thames, a relaxing spa and fine dining at its very best – Jessica Tooze reviews Danesfield House Hotel

Will Big Ben become Elizabeth Tower?

MPs in Britain are proposing that Big Ben, which stands proudly on the River Thames, be renamed Elizabeth Tower to commemorate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee