South East

From the sweeping beaches of Brighton to the huddled villages of Berkshire, the South East of England is one of the busiest and most beautiful areas of the country.
Visitors can take in the Needles that rise off the western end of the Isle of Wight, explore the picturesque royal town of Windsor or admire the graceful spires and cobbled streets of Oxford.

The English Music Festival

The English Music Festival is an annual celebration of music by British composers, held in a number of beautiful venues in Oxfordshire. Its 2012 festival will coincide with the Diamond Jubilee

Dreaming up inspiration at Chenies Manor Gardens

“Beautifully mellow under the trees by the church, and archaeologically a fascinating puzzle,” said architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner, of Chenies Manor House.

Windsor Castle

Conquer the Tower at Windsor Castle

For over 800 years, Windsor Castle’s world-famous Round Tower has dominated the surrounding landscape.

Horticultural heaven in Wisley, Surrey

THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL Society’s flagship garden at Wisley in Surrey has a calendar of events to tempt all gardening fans.   RHS WISLEY’s CALENDAR of events for late summer and autumn kicks off with their…

Britain’s heritage opens its doors

This September, the annual Heritage Open Days event takes place, celebrating England’s architecture and culture by giving you free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.

Thee pieces worn by Jackie Onassis make £51,600 at Vintage at Goodwood

The auction of desirable items in the Pioneers of Popular Culture sale, which took place at the brand new annual Vintage at Goodwood event last weekend, was a roaring success – as was the festival….

Millais brothers art collaboration up for sale

A beautiful example of brotherly partnership is coming up for auction on 29 September 2010: a tale of two Millais, a Wyatt and Blenheim Palace.

Friends, Romans and re-enactors

A living history pageant, from ancient Greeks to the Space Race, is taking place at Broadlands, Hampshire, 7-8 August.   The re-enactment day-out used to take place at Cliveden in Buckinghamshire but has moved this…

Tune into the best of English music

A world premiere of a symphony, a lost piano concerto and rare opera are just some of the highlights of this month’s English Music Festival (27-31 May), in Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

Glorious Goodwood showcases best of British style

The first bespoke luxury fashion range has been designed for Goodwood Racecourse, home of the Panama, Pimms and parasols.