50 of the best British experiences
Britain has a rich mixture of activities, attractions and traditions that you just cannot experience anywhere else. From scaling the summit of Mount Snowdon to taking the waters at Bath we bring you 50...
Great British eccentrics
"If people did not dare to be different, the world would be a much more boring place," says author David McKie. Brits are known for embracing quirkiness. Throughout history, from politicians to poets, daring...
English country garden
From tulips to snowdrops, there is a garden for every season and you will find much to inspire at our selection of must-visits through the year.
How many kinds of sweet flowers grow in an...
Summer season at Regent’s Park Theatre
The weather's still teasing us at the moment, but rain or shine Regent's Park Open Air Theatre plays on, and it's one of London's must-do experiences. Their summer season features some fabulous shows including...
Cool Britannia
From Churchill to Michael Caine, Twiggy to the Fab Four, Britain is known around the world for its 20th-century icons. We take a look at the Brits and the brands that have made this...
England’s second city: Birmingham
Long pigeon-holed as a centre of industry, Birmingham is a vibrant centre of arts and literature, shopping and socialising, a mix of the old and the new.We revisit the workshop of the world and...
Review: Great Fosters hotel
Step back in time with a stay at the magnificent Great Fosters hotel, just 10 miles from Heathrow, and enjoy a country house ambiance in lovely grounds.
Built as a royal hunting lodge in 1550...
Fathers of invention
From John Logie Baird’s televisor, first demonstrated in Selfridge’s in London in 1925, to Tim Berners-Lee’s world wide web, we celebrate the inventors and inventions that put the ‘great’ into Great Britain.
"This is for...
The countryside of kings and queens
Coveted by invaders, Hampshire is home to picturesque villages, stunning coastline and a great forest, once the playground of royalty and now ruled by wildlife.
The crumbling castles and forts dotted along Hampshire’s coast are...
All aboard the Seasiders! Top tips to enjoy Skegness this summer
Ride your ultimate travel companion this summer, the Skegness Seasiders, a family of 11 individually-named seaside themed character buses, each with their own personality, delivering you to the best family attractions in Skegness.
If you...
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