Crown Jewels of England: The etiquette of what to wear
Royal crowns, robes and ceremonial regalia have been kept at the Tower of London for more than 600 years. Do you know what items of the Crown Jewels of England should be used when?
In...
The King’s coronation 2023: Everything you need to know
With the excitement building and the countdown beginning for the King's Coronation, we're bringing you everything you need to know before the big day.
We'll be updating this page with information about the King's coronation...
Emmeline Pankhurst figure revealed at Madame Tussauds for International Women’s Day
A figure of leading Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst has today joined Madame Tussauds to celebrate International Women's Day, 120 years since she co-founded the ground-breaking Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU)
Feminist trailblazer and political activist...
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...
The Eastbury Hotel and Spa, Dorset: review
We visit The Eastbury Hotel and Spa in Dorset, an idyllically placed Georgian Townhouse hotel with a dreamy secret garden, in the picture-perfect town of Sherborne
The countryside as you drive through Dorset and towards...
Famous houses in literature in Britain
We tour the ‘real’ Brideshead, and stop off at other locations thought to have inspired the most famous houses in literature in Britain
Words: Eleanor Doughty
Famous houses in literature: Castle Howard
The tale of Brideshead Revisited,...
Shrove Tuesday: the history of Pancake Day
Initially a feast to celebrate the arrival of spring, Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday) is still one of the most indulgent days of the year
As with most European Christian traditions, Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, started...
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.
Your March/April issue of BRITAIN is here!
Welcome to our spring issue of BRITAIN, in which we bring you a host of features to put a spring in your step
Welcome to the March/April issue of BRITAIN! This issue we take a...
Snowdonia National Park: Here be dragons
The wild and magical landscapes of Snowdonia National Park in North Wales are steeped in myth and legend. Here, we explore more...
Wales has a strong storytelling tradition, and every schoolchild knows by heart the...