The Charterhouse history
The high walls of this historic London site have concealed everyone from monks and royals to schoolboys and ‘Brothers’ in need.
By Charlotte Borger
For centuries the Charterhouse lay hidden behind imposing high walls, with few...
Capturing the castle: Belvoir Castle and the Duchess of Rutland
One of the greatest stars of Netflix drama The Crown is Belvoir Castle. Her Grace, The Duchess of Rutland tells Felix Rowe about her custodianship of this stunning stately home
Perched on a hilltop on...
BRITAIN’s top luxury stays for groups
The best, big British boltholes for entertaining a group of family and friends in complete luxury
Planning a family get-together, a special party or a blow-the-budget birthday weekend away with friends? You’ll need space, and...
Treasured Island: Explore the Isle of Wight
Slip back in time on the Isle of Wight, whose villages have a vintage flavour and whose chalk downs and stunning coast were beloved of Queen Victoria
It takes less than an hour to reach...
Into the Unknown: The Mayflower story on England’s southwest coast (Part two)
In the first part of our Mayflower series we walked in the footsteps of the early Puritans. Here we pick up the trail on England’s southwest coast
In 1620 two ships set sail for the...
Chatsworth Estate Holiday Cottages review: A cosy cottage with stately allure
Hide away deep in the rural belly of the Chatsworth Estate in the Peak District
Waking up to languorous views over the silent Calton Lees valley, air so fresh you can almost drink it, is...
Your March/April issue is on sale now!
From writer's cottage to stately castle to royal holiday home, this issue of BRITAIN takes us around the country to celebrate big anniversaries, UNESCO recognition and the new series of Netflix TV drama, The...
Painters’ paradise: A scenic tour of the River Stour
Take a scenic tour along the River Stour, through landscapes as pretty as a picture
The great English artist Thomas Gainsborough, born in 1727 in the Suffolk town of Sudbury on the River Stour, once mused...
The best walking tours in the Cotswolds
We look at some of the region’s best walking tours so you can stroll among picture-postcard surroundings
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1966, the Cotswolds lie across the boundaries of several of England's counties; a...
City guide: Attractions in Chester
With its own historic racecourse and a unique shopping experience, the Roman city of Chester is packed with pastimes both ancient and modern. Here's our city guide to help you make the best of...
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