The Real Beatrix Potter
Her books are loved the world over, but the author’s unconventional life choices and passion for the Lake District make her own story a fascinating tale in itself
Words by Nadia Cohen
Say the name of...
Summer reading: British book settings
We visit the places that inspired iconic summer scenes in the works of some of our favourite authors.
It is the brightest day you ever saw. The sun is sparkling on the water… The tide...
Review: Afternoon tea at 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel
INDULGE IN A FLORAL TREAT WITH AFTERNOON TEA AT 100 QUEEN'S GATE FOR A BLOOMIN' DELICIOUS EXPERIENCE
If you visited or watched the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on television last week and it's given you...
London’s Best Bookshops
1. Daunt Books
The original and largest of six branches has a gorgeous triple-height gallery (pictured right) for browsing in comfort.
83 Marylebone High Street, W1U 4QW
www.dauntbooks.co.uk
2. Hatchards
Begun in 1797, London’s oldest bookshop...
Restaurant review: The Inn on Loch Lomond
A short distance from Scotland’s largest loch, this inn, set back from the shores of Loch Lomond is a good place to replenish yourself with whisky and local seafood after a busy day exploring...
6 historic British pubs
Britain has a long and celebrated history when it comes to local pubs. If you like your pint of beer with a touch of history, check out these time-honoured British establishments
George Inn
The George Inn...
Must-visit British food festivals
Britain's food festivals have gone from strength to strength in recent years. Flavourful, delicious ingredients and a diverse array of exhibitors make these festivals a treat for foodies
Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival
14-16 September sees...
Best restaurants in Edinburgh
With four Michelin star restaurants and new foodie destinations springing up all the time, Edinburgh’s food and drink scene is thriving. Sally Coffey rounds up some of the best restaurants in Edinburgh, plus a...
BRITAIN magazine July/August is out now!
Uncover the secrets of one of the world’s most iconic buildings, Buckingham Palace, get lost in Britain’s amazing mazes, and follow in the footsteps of William Wordsworth in the Lake District, in the new issue...
How London inspired the world’s greatest authors
From Virginia Woolf to Charles Dickens, many of the world’s greatest authors have drawn inspiration from life in the English capital
WORDS Florence Sheward
Virginia Woolf
For centuries, London has acted as both a nurturing home and...