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...
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...
The most romantic castles in England
From the haunting beauty of isolated ruins to the majesty of some of Britain’s most ostentatious buildings, here are some of the most romantic castles in England
Hever Castle, Kent
This 13th-century double-moated castle is a...
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...
King Charles III’s homes: Royal residences
From grand palaces to country cottages, these are King Charles III's homes across the country
Words: Sandra Lawrence
King Charles III's homes: Buckingham Palace
In September 2022, the United Kingdom was rocked by the passing of its...
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...
Most haunted places in Britain: 10 spooky spots
Whether it’s Halloween hokum or supernatural manifestations, we find 10 of the most haunted places in Britain, with headless horsemen, screaming woods and a lady in white rising from the walls of a centuries-old...
The Queen at Balmoral: Her Highland haven
On 8 September, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle, her beloved holiday home in the Highlands...
Words: Sally Coffey
When the Queen’s coffin left Balmoral, it passed slowly through the villages...
King Edward I: The warrior king
From Flower of Chivalry to Hammer of the Scots, King Edward I had more nicknames than any other monarch, but how did he measure up to them?
Words by Neil Jones
The medieval chronicler Peter Langtoft,...
King Arthur’s Cornwall: Searching for Camelot
The timeless legends of King Arthur and his brave knights live on in the magical landscapes of North Cornwall
Words by Natasha Foges
Knights and dragons, warriors and wizards, swords and stones: the ancient myths and...
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