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 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… Words by Henrietta…

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…

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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…

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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 in…

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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…

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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…

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… Sponsored post Autumn is a wonderful time for…

The Bayeaux Tapestry tells the story of the Norman Conquest

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

Bayeux Tapestry. Credit: Robert Harding Picture Library/Alamy

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…

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…