See Britain’s Sistine Chapel, Greenwich’s Painted Hall, up close
Visitors to London’s Greenwich have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the magnificent Painted Hall’s ceiling, known as Britain’s Sistine Chapel, up close
An innovative project in London‘s Greenwich will allow visitors to view a Baroque...
Princess Diana: A style icon remembered
To mark the 20th anniversary of the death of the Princess of Wales, Kensington Palace is hosting an exhibition of some of her most memorable outfits in a bid to tell Diana’s story through...
Six medieval castles near London
You don’t have to leave the capital far behind to immerse yourself in history. Pay a visit to one of these medieval castles near London for an unforgettable day trip...
Windsor Castle, Berkshire
Windsor (above) is...
Big Ben’s bongs to fall silent during restoration work
The iconic sound of Big Ben’s bongs will not be heard in London until 2021 as essential restoration work is carried out to Westminster’s Elizabeth Tower
They are recognised the world over as a symbol...
UK’s best garden tea rooms
On a sunny afternoon, there's little better than tea and cake in a pretty garden tea room. We pick the best around the country from Somerset to Yorkshire
RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire
Any list of the...
Stop! You’ve been been pouring tea all wrong
Afternoon tea is popular in Britain. Whether tea is poured from a ceramic or a silver teapot can make all the difference. We asked some of our favourite tearooms - from Bettys in Yorkshire...
Ten best places for tea in the UK
It’s one of our nation’s favourite pastimes, so if you want to indulge in a little tea and cake then read our guide to the best places to take Afternoon Tea.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: five things you might not know
Scotland's military tattoo is welcoming 1,200 performers from across the globe, including more than 250 piers and drummers, five UK military bands and a performance team from Japan
Every year the British Armed Forces, Commonwealth...
Shakespeare’s gardens: in pictures
There's more to Shakespeare's home county of Warwickshire than Stratford-upon-Avon. Here we take a tour of some of its most splendid gardens, from the grounds of Compton Verney to Anne Hathaway's cottage
Compton Verney
This stately...
London’s stately homes: Kenwood, Chiswick and Ham House
Better known for its royal palaces, London also boasts some great houses that provide a glimpse into the city’s aristocratic past. Here are some of the most magnificent of London’s stately homes
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