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 makes a...
The best castles in Kent
The coastal county of Kent is home to no less than 30 castles. From magnificent homes to mighty military fortresses, each has its own fascinating story to tell. Here, we list the best castles...
West Sussex and the South Downs
West Sussex's rolling hills, dotted with castles, gardens and stately homes, soothe the soul
Words by Catherine Jones
With its glorious, undulating countryside punctuated by historic market towns and impossibly idyllic villages, it’s no wonder West...
Hever Castle: Castle of queens
Hever Castle has long been associated with Anne Boleyn, but fascinating new findings reveal how another of Henry VIII's queens made her mark
Words by Sandra Lawrence
Back in those golden, pre-pandemic days, the team at...
Autumn at The Sculpture Park
With so much going on in the world, The Sculpture Park in Surrey really is a place in which to escape and get lost within the arts...
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Autumn is a wonderful time for getting...
The story of the Battle of Hastings: What is the Bayeux Tapestry?
We tell the story of the Battle of Hastings – William the Conqueror’s decisive battle, beautifully depicted in the embroidered artwork
William the Conqueror's arrival on the shores of southern England changed the course of...
10 facts about the Battle of Hastings
In 1066 William the Conqueror set sail from Normandy to take part in one of the fiercest battles on British soil and one that changed the course of history forever...
Here are 10 facts about...
William Morris at Kelmscott Manor: Life’s rich tapestry
William Morris's idyllic Cotswold retreat has reopened after a three-year renovation. We step inside to uncover the stories and scandals of Kelmscott Manor
Words by Henrietta Easton
A sunny day in June was the ideal time...
7 ways to follow in Harper Lee’s footsteps at Oxford University
The author of To Kill a Mockingbird embarked on her writing career after attending an Oxford University summer school. Is an Oxford summer experience the inspiration you need to start your writing career?
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