The best things to do in Brighton
Once the seaside retreat of London’s high society, this colourful, artistic and eccentric city is a jewel on Britain’s south coast. Here's our guide to the best things to do in Brighton...
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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...
Follow in the footsteps of William the Conqueror on the 1066 Country Walk
Follow in the footsteps of William of Normandy, across the rolling hills and atmospheric marshes which witnessed the Norman Conquest, and through the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The 31-mile 1066 Country Walk...
Gardens in Kent and Sussex: Wonders of the Weald
Gardens in Kent and Sussex, so little changed over the centuries, are undoubtedly some of the finest in the country
Picture a quintessentially English landscape and it probably looks much like the slice of southeastern...
Best places to visit in Britain in August
August's warm and sunny weather and array of festivals and events means you have plenty of options for things to see and do
Bristol
Bristol in southwest England is a city that simply erupts with life in...
A Literary Land
Famous for the rural retreats of the influential Bloomsbury Group, idyllic East Sussex has inspired some of the country's leading writers
With chalk cliffs and patchwork fields, medieval woodland and picturesque villages, East Sussex offers plenty...
Hotels in Sussex: Ashdown Park Hotel
Treat yourself to a luxury escape at one of the grandest hotels in Sussex, set amid the beautiful Ashdown Forest – home to AA Milne’s Winnie the Pooh
Hotels in Sussex come in all shapes and sizes,...
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
Nine hundred and fifty years after...
Five things to do in Brighton
Explore the city of Brighton, a pleasure-seeker’s paradise loved by the Prince Regent and generations of daytrippers.
For our full feature on BRIGHTON see the SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 issue of BRITAIN
Brighton is the epitome of a...
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