Inspiration

The enchanting landscape and intriguing heritage of Britain has inspired kings, queens, authors, poets and artists for thousands of years, owing to its rolling hills, crystal-clear lakes, rugged coastline and beautiful ancient monuments.
Boasting 29 UNESCO World Heritage sites, hundreds of dramatic castles and some of the most stunning countryside in the world, it’s little wonder that millions of visitors fall under Britain’s spell every year.

Oxford’s Story Museum is open at last

The pandemic is a challenge that the newly opened Story Museum in Oxford have overcome with creativity. Who said social distancing can’t be fun? The magic begins the moment you step into the enchanted Portal…

Your January/February 2021 issue is here!

From England’s castle country to its medieval wool towns, in this issue we celebrate Britain’s diversity and hope for a year of more adventures As we bid a firm farewell to 2020, we look forward…

National trust on screen

The National Trust’s Location Managers take us behind the scenes and revisit some iconic film and TV moments in which their historic houses and landscapes have starred  Words: Harvey Edgington & Lauren Taylor Can we provide…

The mystery of Agatha Christie: The real-life story of the crime novelist

Agatha Christie penned some of the world’s most famous crime novels, but the real-life mystery of her own disappearance has never been solved She is the best-selling fiction writer of all time. Her 66 murder…

10 best B&Bs in Britain

Whether you are seeking rustic charm or boutique chic, traditional home comforts, quirky character or something more edgy, here are 10 of Britain’s best B&Bs recommended by the editors of the Good Hotel Guide. LOW…

Mary Anning and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast: History set in stone

A new film shines the spotlight on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, one of Britain’s most captivating coastlines. An impoverished fossil-hunter born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, in 1799, Mary Anning has long been a footnote in the…

Britain’s winter wonderland

Winter is just around the corner, so it’s time to sit back and appreciate some of our nation’s wintry wonders The New Forest, Hampshire The New Forest is a charming National Park found in southwest Hampshire,…

Keep Calm and Carry On: Britain’s stately homes on lockdown

Britain’s stately homes were forced to close their doors during the recent lockdown. These ancient walls are used to surviving against the odds – but how have they coped in the current crisis? On 3…

Your November/December issue is here!

As the nights draw in and we approach the end of this turbulent year, BRITAIN brings good cheer to warm your autumn and winter In this issue we tell the heart-stirring story of one of our…

Balmoral Castle

Royal Deeside: Scotland’s Victorian Heritage Trail

Janice Hopper follows the Victorian Heritage Trail in Royal Deeside, Scotland, to discover the land that Queen Victoria fell hopelessly in love with