The British pie – 10 fun facts you didn’t know
We’re a nation obsessed by flaky pastry and meaty fillings: pie, considered to be Britain’s national dish, is always on the mind. Here are 10 fun facts you probably didn’t know
1. Pie is an ancient dish invented by the...
Top 10 spring gardens in Britain
The days are get longer and winter is starting to fade and flowers come into bloom, so we’ve select the top 10 spring gardens around the UK for you to visit.
Top 10 TV and film locations in Britain
Country homes and rugged landscapes make the perfect settings for our favourite TV series and films. From Downton Abbey to Game of Thrones, marvel at the wonder of Britain on the silver screen. Here...
Winston Churchill remembered
To mark the anniversary of his death, we take a photographic tour through the life of our wartime prime minister, Sir Winston Churchill.
Winston Churchill died at his home in Hyde Park Gate on 24...
The best castles in the UK
The country’s abundance of mighty fortresses – some ruined, some palatial, some still lived in today – are an enduring reminder of our turbulent past. Read on for the best castles in the UK...
Christmas film locations
Watching a classic Christmas film is surely one of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit, but why not take a trip to one of these Christmas film locations?
A new report from...
Victorian Christmas traditions: The origins of some of our favourite festivities
Why do we send cards, eat turkey and decorate a tree at Christmas? Here’s our run down of how and why we celebrate the festive season the way we do.
Bonfire Night facts: 8 fascinating things you probably didn’t know
We all ‘remember, remember the 5th of November’ but what exactly are we celebrating? Here, we track down 8 fascinating facts about Bonfire Night.
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.
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...
Here are 10 facts about...
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