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...
House Rules
Combining a thousand years of history, the drama of modern-day politics and majestic architecture, a visit to the seat of British government is quite an experience
If the walls of Westminster Hall, the oldest part...
Get lost in Britain’s best mazes at stately homes
From mystical labyrinths to planted puzzles of twists, turns and dead ends in stately home gardens, Lawrence Alexander gets lost in Britain's best mazes
There's a scene in Jerome K. Jerome’s classic Three Men in...
Waddesdon launches exclusive tours of a private Rothschild garden
Keen gardeners and historians will be able to visit the walled garden at Eythrope for the very first time
New tours are being launched at the walled garden at Eythrope in May. These exclusive events...
Captain Cook Country: explore the charming Yorkshire towns that shaped the explorer
Captain James Cook changed our perception of world geography. We explore the Yorkshire towns and villages that shaped one of Britain’s most famous explorers
One day in 1746 a 17-year-old youth arrived in Whitby on...
London’s Historic Parks
Known as the lungs of London, the capital’s parks and green spaces are steeped in history
For centuries, London’s many parks and green spaces have been providing the capital’s inhabitants with a recreational refuge from...
On the trail of William Wordsworth
Following in the footsteps of William Wordsworth, Lawrence Alexander explores the poet’s beloved Grasmere and other Lake District haunts
On the evening of 15 April 1802, Dorothy Wordsworth, sister of the poet William, wrote her journal as...
Top 10 seaside attractions
Explore remote areas of our coastline, uncover our rich maritime heritage and enjoy breathtaking scenery with our pick of the best things to see and do beside the sea
1. Mount Bay
The Benedictine priory of St...
Britain’s oldest theme park turns 175
Opened shortly after a visit by Queen Victoria, the historic amusement park Blackgang Chine is a cultural treasure
In 1843 one Alexander Dabell hatched an ingenious plan to turn a spectacular 500-foot-deep gorge on the...
BRITAIN’s top 5 London outdoor attractions
Get the best out of summer in the city by heading to these great spots where your entertainment is served up with a dose of sunshine.
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