Britain’s most haunted cities
Britain’s long history and the romantic sensibility of its people are perhaps two reasons why tales of spooky encounters are so common - and it’s in our oldest cities that you’ll find the most...
Britain’s most spectacular stately homes
As these photos show, we have some gorgeous grand houses in Britain, from giants such as Blenheim Palace, Chatsworth and Highclere Castle to lesser-known gems
From Downton fantasies to dreams of Mr Darcy, nothing captures...
History of Britain’s Theatres
We bring you some of Britain’s oldest playhouses still delighting audiences
London’s Old Vic turned 200 in 2018 with much celebration, but the theatre that opened in Waterloo as the Royal Coburg is far from...
Bath on screen
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bath has been the scenic backdrop for many big and small screen productions, most recently in ITV's current series Belgravia and McDonald and Dodds. Get your fix of...
Your essential guide to Oxford
The university city in southeast England is easy to explore on foot and is a hub of museums, galleries and historic buildings
Getting there
Oxford is about 50 miles (90km) from London. If you drive, use...
The Real Alice in Wonderland
The curious tale of the girl who inspired one of the world’s most famous children’s books
Were it not for Alice Pleasance Liddell, we might never have known of the madcap world of Wonderland, where...
Secrets of Bletchley Park: Second World War codebreakers
Bletchley veteran Pat Davies looks back at her time working for Station X, the hidden home of the Second World War codebreakers
For decades, Pat Davies kept her wartime secrets to herself, not sharing her...
St Michael’s Mount: the myths and the magic
It’s only a few minutes from mainland Cornwall, but the tiny island of St Michael’s Mount seems like a world away
St Michael’s Mount, a tiny island 500 metres off the coast of Cornwall, was...
Stunning photos of Snowdonia
Discover Snowdonia, the ancient heart of Wales – a land rich in myths and legends
The Snowdonia National Park takes its name from the tallest mountain in Britain outside Scotland – Snowdon. Formed by volcanoes and...
Stephen Hawking’s schooldays in St Albans
Following the sad news of his death, we visit the place where Stephen Hawking received his early education – the town of St Albans, 20 miles north of London
Stephen Hawking is renowned throughout the...
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