Hotels in Sussex: Ashdown Park Hotel
Treat yourself to a luxury escape at one of the grandest hotels in Sussex, set amid the beautiful Ashdown Forest – home to AA Milne’s Winnie the Pooh
Hotels in Sussex come in all shapes and sizes,...
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...
The rise of Queen Elizabeth I
The daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn was known as the ‘Virgin Queen’ for her failure to marry but she reigned over an exciting period of English accomplishment.
From the moment of her...
London’s Historic Parks
Known as the lungs of London, the capital’s parks and green spaces are steeped in history and ripe for exploration
Words Steve Pill
For centuries, London’s many parks and green spaces have been providing the capital’s...
Suffolk’s historical surprises
Looking for a historical getaway? Look no further than England’s hidden gem, the county of Suffolk.
With good transport links to and from London, as well as other places around the UK, Suffolk has a...
Mary, Queen of Scots: martyr or murderess?
There have been few monarchs in British history quite as tragic or beautiful as Mary, Queen of Scots. We sift the fact from the fiction
On 8 February 1587, Mary Stuart came to a sticky end....
Is there more to Katharine of Aragon’s story?
With Tudor Times we profile a different figure every month. Here, Melita Thomas explores King Henry VIII’s first love, Katharine of Aragon.
Famous London Streets
Stuck for inspiration? Head to one of London’s most famous thoroughfares and see where the fancy takes you
Words: Chris Beanland
The Mall
For pure pomp, The Mall is hard to beat. Running from Admiralty Arch down to...
6 ruined castles reconstructed
Wandering through ancient ruins can inspire tales of adventure, historical insight, and wonder for the way we used to live. But there is one drawback with exploring a half-destroyed fortress: you only get half...
Our 5 favourite winter walks
Boxing Day is an ideal time to head for the hills and enjoy the great outdoors. We have teamed up with the National Trust to bring you our five favourite winter walks
1. Borger Dalr...
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