Stately Homes
Most haunted places in Britain: 10 spooky spots
Whether it’s Halloween hokum or supernatural manifestations, we find 10 of the most haunted places in Britain, with headless horsemen, screaming woods and a lady in white rising from the walls of a centuries-old castle……
Autumn in Britain: the 10 best places to see stunning autumn colours
Celebrate autumn’s arrival with a visit to these beautiful places where the season’s beautiful browns and blazing reds, vibrant oranges and golden yellows create an incredible landscape of colour.
Abandoned houses: Britain’s lost property
The sight of abandoned houses – whether a palatial mansion or once-idyllic village – cannot fail to stir the imagination. And each has its own human story to tell… Abandoned houses: Witley Court Procol Harum’s…
Regency London: Where did the Ton spend their time?
Where did the Ton, the high-living aristocrats of the late Regency period, spend their time? Discover the addresses of Regency London that still tell thrilling tales of this exuberant era When it came to recreating…
The Queen at Balmoral: Her Highland haven
On 8 September, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle, her beloved holiday home in the Highlands… Words: Sally Coffey When the Queen’s coffin left Balmoral, it passed slowly through the…
Experience autumn at Blenheim Palace gardens
There is no better place to experience the changing of the seasons than at Blenheim Palace gardens in Oxfordshire… Autumn is spreading its long arms over the UK and bringing with it a stunning kaleidoscope…
The Queen’s favourite places: Royal retreats
As we pay tribute to the remarkable life and reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II, we look back at the homes and landscapes Her Majesty returned to most over the years Words by Natasha Foges…
Chatsworth House & Woolroom luxury bedding: Stately sleep
The charming sheep of Chatsworth House are the stars of a new exclusive partnership between Chatsworth House and leading wool-bedding retailer, Woolroom Words by Sarah Feeley Sweeping down the long drive towards Derbyshire’s majestic Chatsworth…
Visit Chatsworth House: The greatest estate?
Words: Ed Aves The stateliest of stately homes, Chatsworth House has beguiling good looks, an extraordinary art collection and a remarkable history The first glimpse of Chatsworth is unforgettable. Approaching the house, a harmonious ensemble…
Restoring Stowe House
Stowe House is a stately home with a difference, where schoolchildren work alongside conservators to keep its spirit alive Today, visitors to Stowe House travel along the tree-lined Stowe Avenue from Buckingham, northeast of Oxford. En…