Top 5 places to see Thomas Chippendale furniture
Thomas Chippendale is the most famous craftsman in British furniture-making history. Born in Yorkshire in 1718, Chippendale trained in York before transforming the rooms of countless of our favourite stately homes. To celebrate his...
WIN a stay in a spectacular castle in stunning Pembrokeshire
We’re offering one lucky winner and their guest the chance to win a two-night stay at the spectacular Roch Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The winner and their guest will also be treated to a...
Cornwall’s spectacular coastline
Even in a region as well explored as Cornwall, with its lovely coves, harbours and hills, there are still plenty of places that attract just a trickle of people. We’re heading off the beaten track in one...
BRITAIN magazine July/August is out now!
Uncover the secrets of one of the world’s most iconic buildings, Buckingham Palace, get lost in Britain’s amazing mazes, and follow in the footsteps of William Wordsworth in the Lake District, in the new issue...
King Arthur’s Cornwall
In the new issue, we explore the mythical landscape of Cornwall’s north coast and the legends of King Arthur. Here’s a pretty pictorial taste of what’s in store...
Britain’s top events summer 2021
With open-air live music and flower shows returning to Britain this summer, and some virtual events here to stay, we've rounded up the best things to do this season, so you can start planning...
London at night
With several tube lines now running 24 hours a day on Friday and Saturday, we celebrate the many nocturnal delights of the English capital
WORDS Steve Pill
In her 1927 essay Street Haunting, Virginia Woolf claimed the...
Kensington Palace: A Royal Home
As royal wedding excitement hits fever pitch, we explore the London borough the newlyweds will call home
Words Chantal Borciani
Flanked by the verdant acres of Hyde Park and a stone’s throw from walks along the...
Britain’s 5 major turning points in history
As Britain takes the historic decision to exit the European Union, we take a look at five other major turning point in the history of the UK which have helped to make it the fascinating country it is today.
History of London’s Mayfair and St James
From Royal parks and palaces, to clothing and consumables fit for a king, this district forms the very heart of London. Discover how much this area was developed on the whims of royals and canny aristocrats.
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