Life inside the real Downton Abbey
Listen to audio extracts from our exclusive chat with Lady Carnarvon, mistress of Highclere Castle – setting of everyone’s favourite period drama, Downton Abbey
Relive the moment that we went through the doors of Highclere for...
Spectacular photos of North Wales
The castles, mountains, beaches, lighthouses and waterfalls of North Wales, including its five UNESCO World Heritage sites, have been captured by photographer Simon Kitchin in his book, Photographing North Wales.
Land of myths, legends and...
Top 10 August bank holiday days out
Summer bank holidays can go either way – glorious sun or endless showers – but with these wonderful events, you’re sure to have great time whatever the weather.
August Bank holiday has traditionally been a time for...
Secrets and mysteries of historic homes inspire tales
Ten writers rose to the challenge of weaving their imaginations around our built heritage creating some enthralling short stories.
Ten new tales inspired by the secrets, history and mysteries of British heritage properties have been...
Secrets of Scotland’s stately homes and castles
Architectural historian Charles Wemyss, author of Noble Houses of Scotland, sheds light on Scotland’s castles and stately homes, sharing the most fascinating stories of these buildings.
A new book called Noble Houses of Scotland, by architectural historian Charles...
Hever Castle wins ‘Garden of the Year’ award
The gorgeous gardens of Hever Castle in Kent have been voted 'Garden of the Year' by Britain in Bloom...
The county of Kent is known as the Garden of England because of its stunning gardens,...
Inside Britain’s Palaces
The dramatic exteriors of Britain's royal residences shape the country's historic landscape, while their decadent interiors have been moulded by the kings and queens who lived in them
Royal homes have always inevitably been gloriously...
The Real Downton Abbey: Highclere Castle
The Earl of Carnarvon has welcomed cameras back into his home, Highclere Castle, for a further series
The Crawleys, Earls of Grantham since 1772, occupy the upper floors of their stately home, Downton Abbey. Below, an army of domestic staff...
Scotland’s spectacular castles
Scotland is home to a host of spectacular castles. Famed for their breathtaking surroundings, they are also key to unlocking the country’s remarkable history
In a nation swirling with stories of ferocious clan rivalries and battles against the...
Britain’s greatest castles in pictures
Think of Britain and you will think of its magnificent castles, all unique and standing proud across the entire stretch of the country, from the towering peaks of Scotland to the southern most point...
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